Whiterock Leisure Centre Celebrates National Fitness Day
Whiterock Leisure Centre is joining the nationwide celebration of National Fitness Day, Wednesday September 24th 2025, with a special event aimed at inspiring the people of Belfast to get active and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
The day, themed "Powered by You!" highlights the importance of physical activity for both physical and mental well-being. Whiterock Leisure Centre is opening its doors to Belfast and the local the community, offering a range of free activities and taster sessions to encourage everyone, regardless of age or fitness level, to take part. We want people of all ages to get involved and make the most of the day and the activities on offer.
We believe that fitness should be accessible to everyone. National Fitness Day is the perfect opportunity to showcase the fantastic facilities we have here and to show people how fun and rewarding being active can be. From the gym floor to the swimming pool and our outdoor pitches, there's truly something for everyone.
As part of National fitness day all our classes will be free of charge, and we will have 3 classes on offer Body Conditioning in the morning at 9:45am. Straight after this class we have our Pilates class at 10:55am to help you unwind relax and stretch out our muscles. In the evening our final free class offering for National Fitness Day will be another Body conditioning class for anyone looking to give it a go after a busy day at work and that's at 6pm. All these classes you can book onto via the Better UK app and selecting Whiterock Leisure Centre as your home centre or book using the following link below at the bottom of this article.
Free Gym Taster Session: The fitness team will be on hand to provide quick inductions and answer questions for those new to the gym environment. Gym inductions will be available between 2pm and 4:30pm for adults.
Free Junior Gym Inductions will be available between 3pm and 5pm (must be at least 11years old)
Free Swim Sessions: Our clean and inviting swimming pool will be open for Swim for All sessions and Swim for Fitness sessions, check the app or the website link at the bottom of this story for times and availability. National Fitness Day, organised by ukactive, it is the UK's biggest celebration of physical activity. It aims to inspire millions to take part in physical activity and showcase the inclusive nature of fitness and leisure facilities. With a focus on the mental and physical benefits of exercise, the day serves as a powerful reminder of how movement can improve our lives. We want to empower our community to make fitness a part of their daily routine. It's not just about a single day of celebration, but about showing people how they can take the first step towards a more active and fulfilling life. We invite everyone to come down and get 'Powered by You!' at Whiterock Leisure Centre."
For more information and a full timetable of the day's events, visit the Whiterock Leisure Centre website, the Better UK app or follow them on social media. https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/whiterock-leisure-centre