THE INDEPENDENT GYM DIRECTORYBELFAST / 001

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01 / THE DIRECTORY

GOOD GYMS.
YOUR CALL.

Eight places to train in Belfast and Newtownabbey. Find your fit.

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8 gyms
free weights and rack area. — Better Gym Belfast

City centre / Church Lane · Belfast

Better Gym Belfast

A Church Lane gym with a HYROX training zone, six squat racks and separate exercise and cycling studios.

StrengthHYROXClasses
Monthly membership
Not confirmed
One-off visit
£9.80

Published membership options in the guide

Joining fee not confirmed

gym interior and sled track. — Gym Co Finaghy

Finaghy · Belfast

Gym Co Finaghy

A south Belfast gym combining weights, classes and cardio with a steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi.

ClassesSaunaFree parking
Monthly membership
Not confirmed
One-off visit
£12

Published membership options in the guide

Joining fee not confirmed

Official HENCH HQ exterior photograph. — HENCH

City centre · Belfast

HENCH

Coached strength training beside St George’s Market, with individual programmes and equipment reserved for each session.

StrengthCoachingInfrared sauna
Monthly membership
From £149/ month
One-off visit
See options

Tailored coaching

Joining fee not confirmed

JD-branded training rig interior. — JD Gyms Belfast

Crumlin Road · Belfast

JD Gyms Belfast

A 24-hour gym with extensive weights, cardio and functional training space at Hillview Retail Park.

24-hourStrengthSauna
Monthly membership
£29.99/ month
One-off visit
£10.99

Standard · No contract stated for monthly plans

No joining fee

mezzanine gym interior. — Olympia Leisure Centre and Spa

Windsor / South Belfast · Belfast

Olympia Leisure Centre and Spa

Gym training, swimming and a separate spa share one site beside Windsor Park, with free parking and a broad class programme.

PoolClassesFree parking
Monthly membership
Not confirmed
One-off visit
£9.80

Published membership options in the guide

Joining fee not confirmed

PureGym lifting rig, kettlebells and turf. — PureGym Belfast Adelaide Street

City centre · Belfast

PureGym Belfast Adelaide Street

A city-centre gym with round-the-clock access, strength areas and classes included in its monthly membership.

24-hourStrengthClasses
Monthly membership
£22.99/ month
One-off visit
See options

Core · No contract; cancel anytime

£9.99 joining fee

strength training area with mural and lifting platform. — Revolution Fitness

Newtownabbey

Revolution Fitness

A 24-hour warehouse gym with ten power racks, strongman equipment and an optional recovery-suite membership.

24-hourStrengthStrongman
Monthly membership
£24.99/ month
One-off visit
£7

Direct Debit · No contract stated for Direct Debit membership

No joining fee

Latest directory check 15 October 2026.
Prices and access can change. Confirm before visiting.

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