Military Veterans Launch Nationwide Health & Fitness Movement for communities Across Wales, UK
The initiative is being rolled out in partnership with local councils and grant providers with events taking place in multiple locations including Newport, Swansea, Coity, Bridgend, Pyle, Kenfig Hill, Cefn Cribwr, Porthcawl, Rudbaxton, Pembrokeshire, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Bargoed, and Maesteg — with more venues being added daily.
Each day is designed to bring communities together, encouraging participants to improve their physical and mental health while building confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships. Activities include group fitness training, lifestyle and nutrition tips, and fun team-building challenges.
“Our aim is simple: build stronger communities, help people feel fitter and healthier, and ensure they have fun doing it,” said [ Sean Molino], founder of Forces Fitness. “The feedback so far has been incredible — it’s proof that these sessions are making a real difference.”
Outstanding Results & Feedback
- Participants rated the overall sessions an average 4.53 out of 5 (Very Good to Excellent).
- Instructor performance scored an outstanding 4.89 out of 5.
- 100% of attendees said they would take part in similar activities again.
- 100% reported having fun during the sessions.
Attendee comments include:
- “Brilliant – very well organised and friendly”
- “Both my boys enjoyed it very much! Would attend again”
- “I had lots of fun. Thank you!”
- “Good fun and we enjoyed”
- “Really enjoyed the session and had lots of fun”
- “I’ve made loads of new friends through it”
With thousands of participants already engaged, Forces Fitness is on a mission to expand its reach, adding more locations across Wales and ensuring every community has access to these trans-formative, veteran-led programs.
