Programme Scope
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Sessions
- 3–4 guided sessions per week
- Level
- Beginner-friendly / return-to-training
Get Fit to Fight Initiative
Performance, Resilience, and Readiness for Service and Post-Service Life
A structured physical readiness and wellbeing programme designed to build capability, confidence, and long-term resilience.
Get Fit to Fight is a for-profit delivery programme operated by Squaddies, supporting veterans, serving personnel, and supporters through structured training, accountability, and readiness pathways.
Overview
The Get Fit to Fight Initiative addresses a critical but often overlooked challenge: loss of physical readiness, routine, and resilience during and after military service.
Squaddies delivers this programme as a structured performance and wellbeing system, combining military-inspired discipline with modern coaching methods to support sustainable readiness — not short-term fitness.
This is not a gym programme. It is readiness infrastructure.
The Problem
Many individuals leaving service, returning after injury, or balancing civilian life struggle with:
- Declining physical capability
- Loss of structured routine
- Reduced confidence and motivation
- Limited access to tailored training
These challenges directly impact employability, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.
Our Delivery Model
Get Fit to Fight is delivered through structured training blocks, supported by digital tooling and cohort accountability.
Delivery combines:
- Progressive physical training
- Habit and routine development
- Readiness benchmarks
- Peer accountability and coaching oversight
The programme is designed for scalable cohort delivery, both digitally and through partners.
Programme Design Principles
Progressive Structure
Training is phased and scalable, allowing participants to build consistency and capability over time.
Holistic Readiness
Strength, endurance, mobility, recovery, and mindset are integrated into every phase.
Community Accountability
Veteran-led groups provide peer support, motivation, and shared accountability.
Accessibility First
Training adapts to home, outdoor, or gym environments with limited equipment and injury recovery support.
Digital Enablement
Programme delivery is supported through the Squaddies Smart Support Hub, enabling:
- Progress tracking and milestone reporting
- Access to structured resources and guidance
- Cohort management and engagement analytics
- Modular expansion over time
Project Status
- Status
- Pilot-ready
- Delivery Mode
- Digital-first, cohort-based
- Integration
- Smart Support Hub
- Scalability
- Regional and national rollout
Initial Programme Module
Mission Ready — Foundation Phase
A structured introductory programme designed to rebuild baseline readiness and confidence.
Delivery Includes
- Structured training plans
- Mindset and recovery guidance
- Progress tracking and milestone recognition
- Completion certification
Equipment
- Resistance bands
- Backpack or ruck (optional)
- Yoga or training mat
Readiness Benchmarks
Programme benchmarks align with recognised UK defence fitness standards, including:
- 2 km run performance
- Loaded march capability
- Strength and endurance standards
- Multi-stage fitness readiness
Benchmarks are used as guidance and progression indicators, not exclusion criteria.
Funding Enables
Funding and sponsorship directly support:
- Programme development and refinement
- Digital delivery tooling
- Pilot cohort delivery
- Coaching and moderation capacity
- Outcome measurement and reporting
Funding enables delivery and scale, not access dependency.
Who This Is For
Get Fit to Fight is designed for collaboration with:
- Defence-adjacent organisations
- Workforce resilience programmes
- Corporate wellbeing and ESG partners
- Public sector health and readiness initiatives
- Strategic performance partners
Partnership Opportunities
Pilot Funding
Support defined readiness pilots with measurable outcomes.
Programme Partnerships
Collaborate on delivery, content development, or regional rollout.
Performance & Wellbeing Sponsorship
Align with a high-impact readiness programme delivering long-term value.
Ready to Build Readiness?
Partner with Squaddies to deliver pilot cohorts and scale long-term readiness infrastructure.