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Gym At Shankill Leisure Centre

Welcome to the gym at Shankill Leisure Centre. Whether it’s your first time at the gym or you regularly work out, discover a space where you can enjoy a holistic fitness experience. If you're a cardio enthusiast, prefer resistance training, enjoy functional workouts or embrace free weights, our gym space is perfect for a range of fitness levels and goals. Explore each area to discover the variety and find a routine that works for you. Or, if you prefer exercising in a group, try out one of our fitness classes and work towards your goals with a group of like-minded others.

Join the gym at Shankill Leisure Centre from £10 a month

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Belfast has been proudly named a European City of Sport for 2026, recognising our city as one of the leading places to get active, stay healthy and enjoy sport all year round. Across the year, we’ll be celebrating everything that makes our city’s sporting community so special, from world‑class athletes to local clubs, volunteers, and the friendly teams in our centres who help make sport and physical activity accessible to all. Take a look at what's on offer at your local Better centre today

opening hours

Opening times for week commencing March 23, 2026 Next > >

Mon - Fri: 07:15 - 22:00

Sat: 09:00 - 16:00

Sun: 10:00 - 16:00

What's available at the gym?

From Technogym equipment to a dedicated free weights room, find out what’s available at the gym at Shankill Leisure Centre.

Cardio Zone

Elevate your heart rate, burn calories and loose weight with our Technogym exercise machines. We have treadmills, crosstrainers and other types of equipment to provide effective ways of getting you moving in a style that suites you. This equipment can also be used to warm up before a weights session or cool down after your workout is done.

Functional Areas

This area of our gym is a dynamic space designed for functional movements and total-body workouts. Equip yourself with tools like kettlebells, medicine balls, and stability balls for a versatile training experience. Improve your balance, coordination, and strength through functional and engaging exercises.

Resistance Area

Sculpt and strengthen specific muscle groups using our targeted resistance machines. Suitable for all fitness levels, these machines will help you complete controlled movements for safer and more effective workouts. Ideal for building muscle tone, enhancing metabolism and supporting overall strength, find what works for you.

Free Weights

Unleash your strength and power in our dedicated free weights area at Shankill Leisure Centre. Barbells, dumbbells, racks and benches provide the tools for compound movements and targeted muscle development. Suitable for users aiming to increase muscle mass or strength or for anyone looking to incorporate free weights into their routine as part of a balanced healthy programme.

Featured services

Explore the services offered at Shankill Gym, from training and inductions to special membership types.

Gym Inductions

Get familiar with the facilities with a gym induction led by one of our experienced team members.

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Personal training

Our dedicated personal trainers can help you reach your goals, whether you’re new to the gym or aiming for a personal best.

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Junior Gym

Discover under-18s gym memberships and learn more about fitness for families in Belfast.

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Healthwise

From discounted membership to moral support, find out how our physical activity referral scheme can help.

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Fitness Classes at Shankill Leisure Centre

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Find us

Shankill Leisure Centre: 100 Shankill Road
Belfast
BT13 2BD

By bus: 11A, 11B, 11C on the Shankill Road

By bike: Bike storage available; Storage for 8 bikes available

By car: Car parking available; 50 total spaces available; 3 disabled spaces available; Parking type: Free

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