Better Gym Connswater

Great gym.All gear is in good condition.Like all gyms, it has its busy times but mid morning is quiet.No ‘screamers’ in lifting.Steam and Sauna are both hot as well!Spotless gym (good job Tim!)

Went here for the first time to use the sauna and steam room. Great facilities, friendly, helpful staff. Clean showers and changing rooms. A few private, curtained off changing areas too. Hairdryers available

This was a good gym in 2018 but fast forward to 2023 and a lot of the equipment is getting a bit dated and /or broken. An example is that both the skill mills are missing parts on the handles for at least a year. None of the machines seem to have internet connectivity for connecting the machines to the technogym Mywellness app. This creates a poor user experience for people who use the official technogym apps. At over 9k a pop for several of the machines you’d expect that to be set up properly. Men’s changing room has some issues . I also find that the weights area is dominated by a small number of meatheads who slam plates down unnecesarily to try and look ‘manly’. Read the room, if nobody else is doing it then there’s probably a reason. It’s ok if you’re doing a lift that actually requires a drop, but not if you’re just moving a plate around. Coffee area is a good idea. Vending machine has been poorly stocked all week. Just sugary Powerade (14g of sugar per serving, no thanks. ) and some cans of dodgy energy drink. Staff are relatively friendly. I do like that the gates aren’t permanently open like some other better gyms in the area. If I’ve paid to get in then I don’t like seeing other people just walk through an open gate (cough cough lisnasharragh & templemore) . Tvs in front of the cardio gear are a good destraction. Music depends on your taste. Personally I don’t mind dance music while training, but headphones are fine if you don’t like that. You can’t expect everyone else to like the same music as you. Parking in the mornings is relatively easy. At peak shopping times it can get a bit crazy thanks to being among other large businesses and facing a few drive throughs nearby. Opening hours are decent (early and late). Most modern gyms in Belfast and county Down have stair Climber machines but Connswater doesn’t for some reason.

Brilliant gym, super friendly. Great facilities and the cleanest gym I've been to. Girls changing room always smells amazing. Would recommend.

The best. This place has changed my life!!! Staff are amazing and variety of classes are 10/10. Out of all the Better Gyms in Belfast this is my personal favourite. The room where are the classes take place is quite separated from the gym floor so you’re not hearing the loud boots and cats music pumping outside lol, when you’re doing yoga I prefer hearing the calming music the teacher plays. Walls are also lined with mirrors which help when you’re trying to concentrate getting your moves right. Julie who does combat and Pilates is a one in a million lady. Really encourages and pushes you to your limits, and most importantly, makes sure you have fun!!! Connswater Better Gym also is always in a pristine condition. Very well looked after. Super range of exercise machines downstairs. Changing rooms are large. I feel safe here. Also there’s free tea and coffee! Never an issue with parking because the retail park is so large. Also has bike racks outside and Belfast Bikes are so nearby too! So all in all it’s very accessible for all. I’m yet to really adventure into the gym floor because I’m loving the classes so much!!! Thank you guys.

I love this gym. I hadn't been to a gym in over 20 years and took the plunge last August to get in shape. I was very conscious about my size and lack of fitness knowledge, but needn't be as the staff there were fantastic and made me feel at ease. Nikki took me through the gym equipment in detail... she was brilliant and professional. The staff are always friendly and they have time for you if you have any queries on gym equipment. I feel very safe here. Also, the staff keep the gym very clean. The gym is very large with a good selection of equipment. Free tea, coffee and water available. There is an excellent selection of fitness classes held upstairs in the studio...... spin classes held downstairs. The website lists the classes available. Very large and and clean changing rooms with showers, lockers (hairdryers in ladies changing rooms). In addition, a large car park just outside in the main retail park. Great gym, great staff.

Clean and spacious gym. Free tea and coffee. Huge free car park. Friendly staff and plenty of equipment. What more could you want! I think it’s one of the best gyms in Belfast.

Michelle McIlveen (Fitness Manager) consistently goes above and beyond to make members feel welcome. The Xmas coffee and breakfast bap morning was just the ticket after Kamil's spin and HIIT classes. It got members engaged and just demonstrated a proper sense of community that Connswater Better Gym has.

Joined this gym a few years ago and it's one of the best gyms around. Staff are helpful, friendly and encouraging. Plenty of equipment and spotless. It has done much to improve my physical and emotional wellbeing.

Great value for money, love Brona and Tony’s power pump classes.Would be great if the mat workout area (for abs etc) was bigger so it doesn’t fill up so quickly!