A new independently-owned health club based on functional training has opened in Chelmsford city centre.

The aim of the club is to increase group participation and make the exercising experience engaging and fun, drive retention and most of all, achieve results for members.

The 1,400sq ft (130sq m) mi-gym.com is owned by fitness coach and industry veteran Rachel Young and offers members a range of functional training techniques as well as group training and personal training.

It also runs CrossFit Chelmsford - a strength and conditioning programme involving varied, functional movements performed at a high intensity.

Young chose functional fitness specialists Jordan Fitness as the equipment supplier for the launch. The kit delivered by Jordan includes Olympic training discs, kettlebells, slam balls, sandbags and punch bags.

Young secured the site for the first mi-gym.com with the assistance of sports and leisure consultants Sports Solutions.

The centrally located gym is located in the centre of Chelmsford, with easy access to the station, offering convenience for its growing number of members.

Young said she plans to expand the brand in the future.

"This first site is perfect for our members and the support we received from Sports Solutions ensured that the process of successfully securing the premises and planning permission was straightforward.

"We're looking forward to working with the team at Sports Solutions as we expand and offer more people the opportunity to enjoy group training, community and fun."