Extreme Obstacle Training sessions

water, distance, crawls, sprints, climbs, hangs and, just when you think you're done, electricity and deep mud! All normal torture tricks at Tough Mudder

A forest workout can take place in the least likely places!

This autumn sees the relaunch of our woodland and beach based obstacle training sessions, designed to toughen gym bodies up in preparation for upcoming OCR events such as Tough Mudder, Spartan, Warrior and the many others that are exploding onto the event/fitness scene at the moment.

tree work

race prep for Warrior

Sessions commence at the edge of the beautiful Houghton Forest just outside of Arundel where a 5 mile natural woodland course has been mapped out.  Autumn brings lots of challenges such as sticky mud, nettles, brambles and slipperly leaves but also offers lots of cushiony leaf beds as our natural crash mats!  The woodland section lasts from 60-90 minutes and incorporates climbing technique, breakfalling, hill sprints, mud crawls, balance work, log carrying (team and solo), branch relays, forest flow work, nettle sprints, height training, throwing practice, partner carries, calisthenics (burpees, squats, presses etc.) all interspersed amongst the 5 mile run

can you get the height to get over the fire?

deep mud awaits

Houghton hosts a nice cafe where the group can relax for a short break and take on board their chosen replenishment before we head down to the beach for another testing session combining bar work, hanging, water aclimatisation, beach sprints, balance, fight training, precision jumps, wall work and (subject to tides/water conditions) swims.

forest obstacle course

session ready to go

post race - we made it!

vine climbs

team relays

deer sprints with the hounds

By the end of the session participants should feel ready to take on most challenges thrown at them during the various competitions/events and will have gained an insight into the possibilities and breadth of working in an outdoor environment.

need to get those backsides down for the crawls!

the girls laughing through the pain

beach toy!

Tough Mudder pre comp pose!

In total sessions last from 2-3 hours depending on the weather, water conditions and group mix (we never leave anyone behind lol).  A nice mug of hot chocolate in the local cafe to wind down at the end before heading off home ready to take on your challenge!

crawling and more crawling!

race time

target practice in prep for Spartan

up and over - if the branch holds!

Sessions run on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the autumn/winter months and cost £62 (£29 Living Social deal).

To sign up simply call Rod on 07917 608278 for availability

Follow up 3 day courses are also available!

Lets Get Sussex Fit kicks off with its first FREE outdoor session

As part of our initiative to drive up the fitness levels of people living in Sussex and to entice them into sport generally, Crossfire launched 'Lets Get Sussex Fit'(LGSF) in January with a series of free initiatives. 

As well as a Facebook group 'Lets Get Sussex Fit' offering advice, daily workouts, competitions and a chance for others to share their success stories, Crossfire, has pledged 24 free outdoor group exercise sessions during 2012, starting in Worthing, West Sussex.  If popular, the Crossfire team will be pledging more free, bi-weekly, sessions in other towns around the county. 

Yesterday saw the first outdoor session on the beach to which people travelled from up to 30 miles away to attend, bringing their children along to join in the afternoons activities.







Participants performed a group warm up followed by a 2 mile power walk, a HIIT session, a body weight strength circuit, an intense ab workout and a stretching session.

  Children were encouraged to join in with the routines and helped out by coaching their mums and dads!

LGSF is actively encouraging involvement from fitness enthusiasts that want to lend their support and knowledge to help others.

The next Worthing session is scheduled for Sunday the 26th February at 2pm and can be joined by visiting the events page here and clicking the 'going'  button or, for more details, contact info@cfire.co.uk

Fitness retreat update

Spring Fitness retreat

By popular demand here it is at last, our first fitness retreat.  5 days of intense exercise, classes, motivation, competition and quality food, rounded up by the campfire and then off to bed in your own luxury Bell tent.

Skills training include knife defence, self defence, stick training and survival

Team building includes raft building, log carry and escape and evade

Plenty of time to relax with Michelin trained chef, campfire games and daytime chill out

Each client has their own luxury '10 person' Bell tent complete with all the trimmings!

Our trainers, instructors and Michelin trained chef are there to ensure that you come away feeling like a new person - relaxed, motivated, super-fit and  ready to start your own new healthy lifestyle regime.

Located in a beautiful part of Suffolk with rolling fields, woodlands and water features your day will start with either an early morning swim, jog or class followed by a healthy breakfast and a day of exercise instruction, team challenges, special skills training and healthy cooking classes.  Added to this 3 healthy meals prepared by our Michelin trained chef and 2 power meals to keep you going in between.  The evenings are rounded off with a team game and a campfire gathering with your new found friends and team mates.

We have all levels of adventure from Cross-country dog running and open water challenges to yoga, pilates and stretch, combat skills, raft building and body sculpting.

The retreat will cost £950 to include all classes, activities, meals, insurance and luxury 'glamping'.

Provisional dates 21st to 26th April 2012 (subject to numbers)

Register your interest to receive further updates and special offers

resetmyfitness@cfire.co.uk

Crossfire Winter Bootcamp enrolling from 2nd November 2011

Aimed at beginners, these groups will concentrate on basic CV fitness, balance, flexibility, co-ordination and strength.  We will work on diet and weight loss with a weekly weigh-in and motivational challenges to help achieve a weight loss goal.

The sessions are outdoors, in all weathers and are an early start enabling participants to get a session in, get home and showered and into work by 9am.  No excuses about 'not enough time to exercise'!

Click image to view poster

Location Climping Beach - Climping Street,Climping, Arundel, West Sussex BN17 5RW Follow signs for Bailiffs Court Hotel and carry on past for about a mile.  Plenty of parking available (pay and display).

Times - 

Group 1 - Mon., Wed., and Fri. mornings from 6.15 through to 7am

Group 2 - Mon., Wed., and Fri. mornings from 8 through to 8.45am

Group 3 - Mon., Wed., and Fri. mornings from 9.45 through to 10.15am
Group 4 - Mon., Wed., and Fri. mornings from 10.45 through to 11.15am

Costs - £6 per session payable monthly in advance.  No show, no refund - sorry but we are looking for dedication here.  

Spaces available - 15 maximum - call or email  for availability

Registration - book by phone or email.  Paypal, credit card or cash payments accepted.  You will be required to sign a medical disclaimer. 

Kit required - Fresh water, training gloves, track suit (or similar), fleece, trainers/boots, hat and a towel.  Expect your kit to get wet and muddy so nothing too nice!