For Life Beyond the Wounds
Since 9/11, there has been an unprecedented demand for Special Operations Forces around the globe. SEALs and SWCCs have been on the front line and sacrificed so much in defense of our nation. But many of these warriors who have spent decades in sustained combat are experiencing significant and sometimes long-term physical and mental challenges. It is our duty to help them heal.
The Warrior Fitness Program (WFP) is a transformative initiative created by our partner, Virginia High Performance (VHP), that’s been ignited and enhanced by the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). It is a holistic, evidence-based “hard reset” for SEALs and SWCCs before leaving the military and for Naval Special Warfare (NSW) veterans following separation from active duty. In recent years, NSF has expanded the scope of coverage to assist those still in the fight to recover from injuries. We aim to optimize human performance for these warriors wherever they find themselves – on the battlefield, transitioning to civilian life, or retired from service.
This program is powered in part by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families.
The Warrior Fitness Program (WFP) is a transformative initiative created by our partner, Virginia High Performance (VHP), that’s been ignited and enhanced by the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). It is a holistic, evidence-based “hard reset” for SEALs and SWCCs before leaving the military and for Naval Special Warfare (NSW) veterans following separation from active duty. In recent years, NSF has expanded the scope of coverage to assist those still in the fight to recover from injuries. We aim to optimize human performance for these warriors wherever they find themselves – on the battlefield, transitioning to civilian life, or retired from service.
This program is powered in part by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families.
WFP tackles issues like chronic pain, cognitive decline, poor diet, sleep disruption, and others with the assistance of a multi-disciplinary team of licensed professionals. Participants in the 4-6 week program spend each day under the care and guidance of strength and conditioning coaches, performance dietitians, speech-language pathologists, chiropractors, and myofascial release and breathing experts. By incorporating the latest technological breakthroughs along with the expertise of these specialists, WFP is leading the way in recovery for our nation’s most elite team.
As WFP has expanded to the West Coast, we now invest $7M in the program annually. Expenses for each participant range between $15K and $20K. Hundreds of active duty service members and veterans now attend the program every year.
We hope you will consider joining us in support of this critical program. SEALs and SWCCs are unwavering in their commitment to keeping this country safe and secure. We must be equally resolute in our dedication to helping them heal and live their best lives beyond the wounds.
NSF prides itself on listening to the feedback from the NSW community and adapting to their needs as they change. Historically, WFP has taken place in Virginia Beach, VA, but this presented a logistical challenge for many of those we support on the West Coast. As a result, NSF has just finished building a San Diego-based WFP facility that is open as of November 2023!
“I can’t express enough how grateful I am to have attended this program. After 31+ years of service, every bit of my body was beaten up and broken. I lost my ability to workout because of pain and I was relying on prescription pain medications to get through the day. I feel like I have gained my life back and once again feel positive about doing the things I loved to do.”
