Hybrid's Story

It all started when the three of us (Andy, Zak and Danny) started working together at a local gym. We all ended up doing PT sessions for clients and developed a really good relationship and friendship. Five years in, I took the plunge and started out on my own at The Strength Factory. Zak joined me after a couple of years, before Danny came on board too.

Five years after The Strength Factory began, we created the Hybrid Performance Centre. We realised there was a gap in the market for hybrid-style training, and we'd noticed it in our own training too. We'd moved away from classic bodybuilding towards a more all-round fitness approach, and we could see a huge market for group training.

Patience was a huge factor during planning and the first few months after opening. One thing we really underestimated was how much kit we'd need and how much demand there would be. As we got busier, we had to increase the amount of kit. The team at Again Faster got it to us nice and fast, so the classes could keep growing without members losing any satisfaction in their sessions.

The biggest thing I've learned is that team is everything. All three of us are driven and want to go places, and we each bring something different to the table.

Our message to members is that this style of training means they're always ready for a fitness event, whether that's a marathon, a CrossFit event or Hyrox, 12 weeks away.