Information about Rookery Fit Farm
Set in a beautiful rural location just outside Bognor Regis, we are easy to find and highly motivated to get you fitter in a friendly exciting environment.
The varied sessions are run by co-owner and chief instructor Dean Whitfield and are designed to be enjoyable and challenging whether you are just starting out, training for an event like Tough Mudder or simply want to hone your personal fitness.
Some of the assault course obstacles you’ll find at Rookery Fit Farm include; tunnels, trenches, monkey bars, swing ropes, walls, tyre climbs, assault ropes and much more.
In September 2001, Dean was involved in a serious car accident, which left him with multiple life-threatening injuries. Extensive damage to the frontal lobe of his brain meant that he was paralysed from the neck down and he spent three weeks in an induced coma.
When Dean regained consciousness in hospital shortly after his 18th birthday, it was clear that he wasn’t the same teenager who had been involved in the accident. Leaving hospital in a wheelchair with a two-month memory blank and an uncertain future, he was told that he would never walk again. But his main recollection of that time is a feeling of gratitude just at being alive and determination to change his life for the better. In Dean’s words;
“When the brain specialist told me I wouldn’t be able to do this and that, I remember thinking ‘Yes I will – and I’ll prove you wrong.’ I was completely focused on moving forward. It’s possible to achieve truly amazing things if you really put your mind to it.”
Dean started physical rehab in the swimming pool, at first having to be hoisted in and out. Slowly, he became stronger and after six months could walk for short periods. After a year, he could walk normally and swim a mile. This would have been the end of the recovery story for most people, but Dean then decided it was time to hit the gym. Disallowed from driving after his brain injuries, he cycled the three miles to and from gym sessions, but having lost a lot of his childhood muscle memory, even the simple action of riding a bike was a process of re-learning.
And his persistence paid off. In 2008, Dean was awarded UK Fitness First’s New You Achievement Award. Receiving the award from GMTV’s Dr Hilary Jones, he was complimented on his success and positivity and described as ‘an inspiration to everyone.’
Rookery Fit Farm is a unique fitness assault course based in West Sussex offering weekly training for both men and women, designed to get you fitter in a friendly exciting environment.
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Rookery Fit Farm: Opinions
Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere training outside, though it was a bit wet and muddy this morning. Nobody minded and carried social distancing with their training. Great sessions Dean
Fantastic experience: Only been 3 times so far but Wow what a place to transform and better yourself. Dean the owner is great and really knows his stuff and everyone who goes is friendly, non judgemental and has their own personal inspiring journey. If you are wanting to overcome barriers, get fit or rehabilitate after injury this is the place to do it.
Fantastic experience: The best OCR training
Fantastic experience: Amazing activity! Really enjoyable and fun - Dean was great! Would definitely recommend
Fantastic experience: SO much fun. Great with a big group. We had such a laugh and would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Really good for kids and adults. Definitely a challenge and good team bonding!
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience! Great group activity. Dean our instructor was great and made sure that we were safe at all time.
Fantastic experience: Great team , everyone very friendly .
Fantastic experience: If you want a workout this is the place. Full of obstacles and Dean is a great coach aswell, highly recommended
Fantastic experience: Really fun day, super friendly guys and very helpful with easing you into the obsticles. Had an amazing time.
Fantastic experience: Had an amazing session this morning. Dean was super enthusiastic and gave us lots of advice about our technique on the obstacles. 100% coming back again!
Fantastic experience: It was amazing. Definitely recommend
Fantastic experience: Beautiful
Fantastic experience: Amazing place, so glad I found rookery fit farm, had the best day today! Dean is an incredible instructor with his enthusiasm and he shared lots of knowledge and guidance on obstacle techniques
Fantastic experience: Rookery fit farm is a place like no other. It's outdoor obstacle training, what more could you ask for?! It's a place where everone improves each week in strength and technique. A friendly, welcoming vibe for all ages.... and SO much fun.
Fantastic experience: Best playground in the South East
Fantastic experience: Best place for functional fitness. So much fun and people are all so friendly.
Fantastic experience: Great place for assault course and the team is the best!
Fantastic experience: Amazing workout, really good fun and amazing team building. Would recommend!
Fantastic experience: Attended for a hen do and it was so much fun! Dean is fantastic at coaching you through every step but keeping it light hearted and fun. We had varying levels of fitness and all really enjoyed it.
Fantastic experience: Dean from the start was fun, welcoming and enthusiastic to a obstacle course newbie such as myself he give me valuable knowledge to help me with my technique. I look forward to coming to Rookery Fit Farm next Sunday.. Definitely a five stars from me !
Fantastic experience: I do not EXERCISE! But this was FANTASTIC. I am over weight and thought I would never be able to do any of it but I DID. Range of levels and adaptations to your fitness needs. I'm super proud of my first day and I WILL BE BACK!! Dean is super supportive and I feel i can only progress, get fitter and best of all.... HAVE FUN. You must try it!!!
Fantastic experience: Really fun assault course with a huge range of equipment - and a killer workout at the same time. The PT session with Dean was great... he's knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic, and a great way to get an all body workout. Dean, Kinky and the other instructors are really great at advising, motivating and generally being funny. If some of it looks daunting, you just have to give it a try - you might find you enjoy it (Loved jumping and rolling over the walls like Bodie and Doyle). Well worth it, and a wicked, muddy, wet, fun hour on a Sunday morning. Go on, what are you waiting for?
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