Better will host free sessions across Belfast as part of National Fitness Day 2026 

Better leisure centres and gyms will host free sessions across Belfast as part of National Fitness Day 2026 on Wednesday 16 September 2026.

Coordinated by ukactive and delivered by its members including GLL, National Fitness Day celebrates the role of physical activity in supporting our physical and mental health. The celebration has an additional focus as Belfast continues to roll out a packed programme of sport and physical activity as part of its year as a European City of Sport in 2026.

Each year, an average of 10 million people take part in free activities offered by fitness, leisure and sport facilities across the UK as part of the campaign. 
The theme of this year’s National Fitness Day is ‘Powered by you!’, highlighting that everyone can play their part in getting the nation moving more, from individuals and communities to businesses, schools and hospitals.  Gyms, pools and leisure centres continue to drive physical activity levels in the UK, with a record 12.2 million people now members of a health and fitness club, according to the UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026. 

All Belfast Better centres will host free taster sessions for non members.  To access these free sessions, simply create an account online or via the Better UK app

Book your activities today

 For the full list of free activities on offer at your local Better centre, simply visit the Better UK App, select 'Book an activity' and 'National Fitness Day' then select Wednesday 16th September to choose your activities and confirm your place. For ease, you can book onto the main activities we're offering by tapping the relevant buttons. 

Activity: Aqua aerobics

Centre: Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre

Time: 8.00am to 8.45am

BOOK AQUA AEROBICS

Activity: Pitch perfect outdoor fitness class

Centre: Avoniel

Time: 10.30am to 11.30am

BOOK PITCH PERFECT

Activity: Yoga class

Centre: Olympia Leisure Centre

Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm

BOOK YOGA CLASS

Activity: Social pickelball tournament

Centre: Shankill Leisure Centre

Time: 4.00pm to 6.00pm

BOOK PICKLEBALL

We can't wait to see you!