The Functional Fitness Centre
About Us

Your kind
of strong.

Feeling fitter for everyday life. Finding your confidence. Giving your next competition everything you’ve got. Whatever brings you through the door, there’s a place for you at The Functional Fitness Centre.

Why we’re here

Same class.
Your workout.

“Functional” starts with you: your experience, your capabilities and what you want to feel more able to do. That could mean carrying the shopping, keeping up with the kids or crossing a finish line with something left for the celebration.

Our coached classes bring people together without expecting everyone to train the same way. Coaches check in with you, guide your movements and adapt the workout to suit you. As your confidence and fitness grow, your training can grow with you.

If a HYROX, ATHX or another competition is calling, bring that ambition. If you simply want to feel healthier and enjoy moving again, bring that too. We make room for both, and everything in between.

We provide the kit, expertise and facility. You decide the intensity.

The dedicated gym training space and equipment
The FFC wayA little encouragement goes a long way

Bring your goals.
Leave your ego.

A supportive, non-judgmental place to train, have a laugh and feel good about what you’ve done. There’s room for a serious goal and a sense of humour.

Your progress belongs to you.

There’s no PB board, leaderboard or prescribed “RX” target to measure yourself against. You can chase a heavier lift or a faster 1K, 3K or 5K if that matters to you. We’ll also celebrate the confidence to try something new and the energy to enjoy your day.

You choose the challenge.

Want a push? Tell us. Our coaches get to know you and will encourage you to dig deeper when that’s what you want. Need to ease back today? We’ll help you do that too. The sick bucket isn’t part of the programme.

Leave feeling indestructible.

We want you heading out feeling stronger, healthier and pleased with yourself. A little more “I can do this”, with something left in the tank for life outside the gym. Indestructible is a feeling, mind. Please still look both ways crossing the road.

Meet the team

Good coaches.
In your corner.

People who learn your name, understand your goals and help you find the version of the workout that works for you.

Emily

Coach & Personal Trainer

Emily has over eight years of experience in group exercise coaching and personal training. She helps people build confidence and wellbeing through movement, with a strong focus on mental health. A national-level competitive singles figure skater, her training spans flexibility, mobility, conditioning and strength.

  • Level 2 Fitness Instructing
  • Level 3 Personal Training
  • Level 2 Mental Health Awareness
  • Level 3 Stress & Anxiety Management
  • BSc Psychology — in progress

Ollie

Coach

Ollie draws on professional football, sports science and personal training to support fitness, performance and nutrition goals.

  • UKSCA Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer
  • Registered Associate Nutritionist
  • CASES Accredited Sport Scientist
  • BSc Sport and Exercise Science

Anna

Coach

Anna brings a background in bootcamp and outdoor coaching, supporting people of all ages and fitness levels. With over two years of HYROX training and more than 15 competitions worldwide, she placed third in her age category in the women’s pairs in Gdańsk, Poland. Her sessions are fun, challenging and supportive, with exercises adapted to help everyone feel confident and empowered.

  • Level 2 Fitness Instructing
  • Level 3 Personal Training
  • HYROX 3rd Place Gdańsk 2026
A few useful things

Before you visit.

Can I join as a beginner?+

Absolutely. Our coaches will check in before your class, guide you through the movements and adapt the workout to your experience and capability. Come as you are; we’ll help you find your feet.

What should I bring?+

Comfortable clothes and trainers. Showers, changing rooms and hairdryers are available.

Is there parking?+

There’s free parking on site.

How do I cancel a booked class?+

Use the FunctionalFitnessCentre app. The current cancellation window is up to two hours before the session starts.

The FunctionalFitnessCentre app

Ready to train?

Download the app to choose your membership and book your sessions.

Try a session free

Come and
try the gym.

Try a coached class or discover the Open Gym. Book your trial through the FunctionalFitnessCentre app.

  1. Download the app using the links above, then create your account or sign in.
  2. Go to Products → Packages and choose Single Class or Open Gym Day Pass.
  3. Enter FFC-TRIAL at checkout. Check the total is £0 before completing.
  4. For a class, head to the timetable in the app and book your session.