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Welcome to Heroes Strive
Heroes Strive isn’t just a fitness platform - it’s your partner in feeling stronger, healthier, and more relaxed, all from the comfort of your home.
Living with a long-term health condition? Looking for a fresh start? Ready to push your limits? Whatever your goal, Heroes Strive gives you the tools to reach it.
Led by experienced instructors - including Veterans - each session is designed to leave you feeling motivated, supported, and confident every step of the way.
Why choose Heroes Strive?
- Completely free to access
- Suitable for all levels and health conditions
- Led by experienced instructors, including veterans
- Supports both physical and mental well-being
- Enjoy from the comfort of your home
- More than just high-energy workouts - explore dynamic stretching, tai chi and meditation too
- Flexible to fit your needs - if you're looking for wheelchair-friendly or seated exercises, Heroes Strive is here for you
If you're looking to improve yourself and feel like you need or want to exercise but don't know what to do, join Heroes Strive. We have workouts purposefully catered and modified to suit all fitness levels, which will leave you feeling great!"
Veteran and Heroes Strive Instructor
Meet your trainers and coaches
Alix Tinkler Personal Fitness Trainer
Alix has worked in the fitness industry for over 10 years, qualifying in a variety of disciplines including strength and sports conditioning. Alix is currently serving in the Army Reserves.
Andrew Harrison Personal Fitness Trainer
Andrew is a former Para and Royal Army Physical Training Corps Chief Instructor at P Coy. He is a tutor, coach and educator.
Dean Middleton Activity and Wellbeing Practitioner
A former PTI in 2 Para, Dean faced his own recovery battle after an IED blast in Afghanistan. He now supports veterans overcoming adversity through fitness and wellbeing.
Dom Thorpe Personal Fitness Trainer
With over 20 years' experience in the health and fitness industry, Dom is a qualified fitness expert who specialises in personal fitness training for people with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
Louise Fortunato Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher
Louise is a yoga and mindfulness teacher as well as a massage therapist. She combines therapies to support those suffering with stress and trauma.
Mark Smith Physical Training Instructor
Following 25 years as a Navy Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor, Mark now has his own personal training business for rehabilitation exercise and sports therapy.
Kirsty Prosser Personal Fitness Instructor
Kirsty is a back pain specialist, personal trainer and mindset coach. She is passionate about helping people get stronger and healthier and educating them on the long-term benefits of exercise.
Paul Silk Wellbeing Practitioner
Paul is a massage therapist and Taiji instructor for the Wushi Taijiquan and Qi Gong Association, Finsbury Park, London. He has over 16 years of experience as a practitioner of Taijiquan.
Gemma Kemble-Stephenson Fitness Trainer
Gemma is a Help for Heroes Community Sports Officer, helping veterans use sport as a tool for recovery. In her spare time, she is officially the country’s second strongest disabled woman.