Our Story
2021
From Humble Beginnings
Survival Fitness began during the pandemic, when our founder, Dina, started offering calisthenics classes using park equipment. It was a challenging time, with social distancing in place and limited resources, but Dina wanted to give kids a way to stay active and have fun. It was in these early days here that the concept of calisthenics for children was born.
2022
From Outdoors To In
As our vision grew, we took the next step by moving from outdoor parks to an indoor location. Survival Fitness opened in the heart of Leicester’s city centre, allowing us to offer more classes and equipment. This move marked a significant milestone in our journey, providing a safe and welcoming environment for children to learn.
2023
More Space, More Fun!
In 2023, we moved to a larger space just around the corner from our old location, which we affectionately call our “baby den.”
While we’ll always have a soft spot for our first location, we’re thrilled with our new space. It gives us the room to grow, allowing us to welcome even more kids and adults to our classes. Our new space offers an additional conditioning room and a dedicated handstand area to compliment our open plan gym.
2024
Survival Fitness lunched the FIRST ever Children's Complete Guide To Calisthenics & Fitness
Survival Fitness designed and created the first ever calisthenics and fitness guide for children. "The Complete Guide To Calisthenics & Fitness". Signed off and agreed by the United Kingdoms Calisthenics Organisation.
Guest Performer & Speaker At The Halal Food Festival
Survival Fitness Coaches & Children got invited to be guest performers & speakers in front of 20000 people over the weekend at the Halal Food Festival.
The UK’s First Children’s Calisthenics Competition
Survival Fitness hosted the first ever Children’s Calisthenics Competition. With 109 children competing by age category across 4 exercise categories. In attendance Founder and Host Dina alongside a GB Olympian and certified Calisthenics Judges.
2025
What's Coming
Survival Fitness is expanding to open its doors to more children around the UK. It’s second location due to open in early 2025 will be in Loughborough.
Summer Camp 2025 has been set allowing up to 420 children to come have fun and learn new skills throughout their summer break during July & August.
2025 Competition has been set allowing upto 300 children to take place and compete for a spot in the nationals.
2025 Nationals has been set! November 2025 will host the FIRST EVER children's calisthenics national competition.
2026
Could Survival Fitness Go Global..
Keep your eyes peeled for more UK & GLOBAL locations opening soon. Join our mailing list to keep updated on when survival fitness will be coming to a city near you!
Survival Fitness: The Team
You’ve explored our journey so far - now it’s time to get to know the incredible people behind Survival Fitness. From our Head Coach to our Operations Manager, each team member plays an important role in Survival Fitness.