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WildStrong

An outdoor movement community building strength, skills, and confidence without gyms

Community, Course
Improve my health

WildStrong is a UK-based movement community and coaching platform that helps people build strength, skill, and confidence through outdoor, play-based fitness. Co-founded by Gill Erskine and Head Coach, Andrew Telfer, the organisation draws on decades of expertise in strength training, public health, and community-led movement to create sessions that are accessible and enjoyable for all ages. The community integrates strength training, mobility, parkour-inspired movement, and evidence-based coaching methods — no gym equipment required. WildStrong runs in-person groups across England and Scotland, offers online courses and a coaching certification, and hosts a podcast featuring movement experts and community leaders. The programme has been featured in The Guardian, Marie Claire, and BBC Countryfile Magazine, and is particularly known for its work with older adults, women, and those who have felt excluded by traditional fitness spaces.

Outcomes

  • Build functional strength for everyday life
  • Move with confidence outdoors and in community
  • Develop movement coaching skills and certification
  • Connect with a supportive, play-based fitness community

What's included?

  • In-Person Classes

    Outdoor group sessions across multiple UK locations combining strength, play, and movement skill-building.

  • Movement Coaching Certification

    An award-winning course that trains coaches to lead play-based, community-focused movement sessions.

  • Online Courses

    Expert-led self-paced programmes to build strength, mobility, and confidence anywhere.

  • Nature Moves Programme

    A specialist play-coaching programme for adults focusing on balance, strength, and outdoor connection.

  • Playful Nature Podcast

    Conversations with coaches and movement experts on building strength and confidence through outdoor movement.

Who is this for?

  • Adults wanting to move better and feel stronger
  • Women and older adults returning to fitness
  • Coaches and trainers seeking outdoor movement skills

About the creator

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Gill Erskine

Co-founder & Director of WildStrong | Movement and community builder

Gill Erskine is a communications professional and entrepreneur who has spent her career working at the intersection of health, community, and behaviour change. Before co-founding WildStrong, she founded and sold a food production business in Thailand...