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Lots of cardio equipment. 4 lifting platforms with racks for squats / Olympic lifts. 7 benches in the free weights section. The changing rooms are a little unloved, but plenty of lockers. Overall, good for no frills exercise
What can we say? We asked the Headquarters Team if they could do a Strength & Conditioning class for our runners and they had absolutely no hesitation. WNR undertook an 8 week course with Team HQ and we can safely say everyone enjoyed and benefitted from it. The Gym environment is very relaxed and friendly which suited us perfectly, some of us had never set foot in a gym before and it could easily have been intimidating! The coaches are fabulous, taking time with individuals to help and support them throughout the course. The reports from our Club members are glowing and in fact they can't wait to get another course set up. Thank you for having us, it has been an absolute pleasure and we hope to be back soon!

Highly recommend any running clubs to use HQ

Team WNR
Wednesday Night Runners 💙
I had an 8 week course here through WNR running club, it was a fabulous experience, Adam and Donal worked with us with exercises geared towards running which really helped a lot, I would highly recommend this gym, very friendly atmosphere. We had a blast even though we were worked hard 😂💪🤩
I've been going to headquarters for 8 weeks with WNR and a few session solo and it has been amazing I have found the craic great and the coaches are always there to push you to go as far as possible. Thank you for the fab 8 weeks and look forward to keep training.
John Daley
at 2024 Mar 06
John Daley
at 2024 Mar 06
Gym is ok but but alot equipment is old and in need of repair and the changing rooms are SHOCKING! Almost all the lockers are broken and don't lock and the broken tiles and moudling ceiling in the showers are disgusting.

I see GymCo are opening new gyms. They might want to give Finaghy a bit of T&C first as it's embarrassing on some regards and like something from 20 years ago in terms of the changing facilities and worn out, poorly maintained equipment.
Not enough room for everyone to get changed and showered in the a.m., lads queuing for the shower. the locker handles were all broken so you couldn’t lock your locker. But apart from that it’s a good gym with space and equipment.
Tara Hynds
at 2024 Feb 25
Tara Hynds
at 2024 Feb 25
Love my gym. Equipment superb. Atmosphere is so friendly and you can just get on with your own workout.
HQ has been the most welcoming and friendly gym I’ve ever been to! I joined with the small group classes to ensure that there was something to hold me accountable and it was the best choice ever because I now actually enjoy going to the gym! there is such a good atmosphere and the coaches are so helpful and supportive! would 10/10 recommend to anyone thinking of joining:)
I joined HQ at the start of the year and it was easily one of the best decisions, the whole team and every member are so welcoming and put my nerves right at ease and continue to give me a laugh along the way! I began PT with Rhianna after being out of the gym for a while and I can only describe her as exceptional. She has taken me through basics of form, diet and always checks in just to see how I am. Can’t wait for whats to come with this fabulous bunch and cannot recommend them enough. If you want a friendly environment to work up a sweat and have a laugh while you do it get on it now!!
Amazing Gym! Great equipment, encouraging atmosphere and the coaches are unreal. I train with Adam, and he's made going to the gym enjoyable which has kept me more dedicated and consistent than any other times I've tried!
Jamie Cheung
at 2024 Feb 14
Jamie Cheung
at 2024 Feb 14
Great gym with a great atmosphere
Shout out to Stafti and Ryan tonight they always bring a welcoming smile to members and ask how we are. As do all the staff, a very welcoming gym and the sauna is the best one I have been to. They keep it hot and gives an incentive to train .
George
at 2024 Feb 13
George
at 2024 Feb 13
Great gym very friendly and helpful reception staff and manager they can’t do enough for you.
Jonathan McCoy
at 2024 Feb 12
Jonathan McCoy
at 2024 Feb 12
Great gym with good range of equipment as well as sauna, steam room and jacuzzi for a decent price.
1 star for the lack of professionalism of reception staff, who took a booking for a non-member then turned a whole family (child included) away at the door. The policy was not clear on the website (we were happy to pay in any case), and and no follow up
email to my complaint came - they just ignored it.
Always great atmosphere at gym staff excellent always ready to help. New spa looks great will definitely try it out.
Tried to cancel my membership to be told that because there are 5 days left , it's not enough notice and they want me to pay £45 again for a month I'll not have membership?? Absolute joke complete con , send my details onto a 3rd party collection agency all you want , this is Northern Ireland you'll not get a single penny off me again 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bird & Bird
at 2024 Jan 31
Bird & Bird
at 2024 Jan 31
Gym is great, but the app you use to sign-in is useless. On the latest iPhones it automatically signs you out each time and you have to login, enter the password and show your QR code.

Several times now we have stood in a queue of people who all struggle with this and have had to ask the receptionist to check us in. Which may I add isn't always a pleasant experience depending who's on it. Not ideal when you want to get in and out.

The app is just not fit for purpose so either revert back to the card or get an app that's compatible with Android and iPhone. I use to love the gym but the experience with the app is horrible.
Mark B
at 2024 Jan 26
Mark B
at 2024 Jan 26
Beautiful park with easy walks to Middleton lakes and cliff lakes.
Love this gym I go at least twice a week and I am very comfortable in there. All the staff are beyond friendly and so helpful. Also can’t recommend the PT Olly Bevan enough!
I cannot recommend this place enough. The coaching team is fantastic and holds you accountable, which is much appreciated if you're anything like me. The collaborative spirit is what distinguishes this gym from others I've previously visited. I enjoy the small group training where we all work together to reach our individual goal. Whether you've never gone to a gym before or your Eddie Hall, this place provides an atmosphere where the only person you're competing with is yourself.
The gym is a very good, very clean and tidy ,equipment very good and space out very well. Always got a good number of equipment and you always find something for each muscle group. Changing rooms very clean but only thing would like is warmer is the showers they have good pressure but barely Luke warm
Ciaran Gibson
at 2023 Sep 20
Ciaran Gibson
at 2023 Sep 20
Great spot. Bit rough round the edges but all the better for it, has a massive variety of good equipment, great value too.
Rude and unprofessional receptionist called Shauneen. Broken/switched off jacuzzi/sauna or steam room every visit.Too much detail to go into regarding Shauneens aggressive behaviour toward me today. Thankfully manager Lindsay was friendly and professional but completely embarrassed by her receptionists behaviour and confrontational attitude toward me today
Thankfully all other staff here are really nice and completely professional
A very friendly and welcoming gym, with both staff and clients who attend. Personally, I’m training with Rhianna who has a huge wealth of knowledge in the fitness industry and has really helped me work towards my goals.
The gym itself has great facilities and if you ever need a hand with anything, the coaches are more than happy to help.
Would definitely recommend HQ for anyone thinking of joining!
Dawn McCann
at 2023 Aug 11
Dawn McCann
at 2023 Aug 11
My son loves the kids crossfit. Lots of equipment and a great workout. Trainers are really nice. Highly recommend.
Love this gym and the investment they are putting into it. Cryospa has been a great addition and I can’t wait for the spa! The staff are super friendly and always happy to help the members out. The equipment in the gym is really good, it has everything you would look for in a commercial gym, it’s definitely not your typical hotel gym! Good mix of people too!
L M
at 2023 Jul 13
L M
at 2023 Jul 13
Has always had an unfriendly atmosphere (particularly from the staff) but is progressively getting worse. Entire top floor, including all the cardio machines, is unusable because of the smell of raw sewage, which has been unresolved for weeks? Water fountain is consistently filthy, with actual green mould growing on the taps (which been the case for weeks). Paper towels/sanitizer spray almost never stocked. Music is often house music which is blasted at aggressive volume. Male staff walk in
and out of the female changing rooms. Air con rarely used making it a sweat box for everyone. Please get it together, Pure Gym!
Bodyscape is the best! I started going to attend the aqua aerobics classes which are brilliant. I have since started attending Bodybalance, Yoga & Bodypump. The staff are amazing! So friendly & they get to know you, making you feel so welcome, as I would never be one to attend the gym. When joining, you get a free personal training session (a great added bonus). The instructors are amazing. I cannot recommend Bodyscape enough. The place has everything you need from the gym, pool & plenty of classes.
Maria McAvoy
at 2023 Jun 10
Maria McAvoy
at 2023 Jun 10
I honestly can’t recommend this gym enough! Such a wide range of equipment, facilities are always clean, every single member of staff is super friendly and helpful! They also have a wide range of classes available as well. The best part for me is the sauna, steam room and hot tub after a session!
I have been a member at Bodyscape Health Club Belfast for almost a year and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The exceptional facilities, top-notch equipment, expert trainers, and wide range of classes make this a top class health club. As a beginner to the gym I received great advice from staff as part of my induction. The pool, sauna and steam room are a fantastic way to relax after a workout. From the moment you walk in, members feel welcomed by the friendly and knowledgeable staff. The cleaning staff work hard to keep the facilities spotless and well maintained. I highly recommend this health club and rate it five stars without hesitation.
Great gym for it's size. One of the few gyms where you have a great mix of people and no ego's. Could still get a few more machines in even with the tight space compared to some other gyms. But on the plus side the staff are fantastic the equipment is very good and the atmosphere is spot on, what more can you ask for.
B F
at 2023 Jan 17
B F
at 2023 Jan 17
Incredibly welcoming gym, everyone working at their own levels of fitness with skilled coaches offering many options to help you get the most out of your work out. Clean, friendly and fun (not a word associated often with a gym but that's the magic of Equip!)
Hugh Hamilton
at 2023 Jan 14
Hugh Hamilton
at 2023 Jan 14
Friendly staff, great equipment and excellent value. Can’t fault it. No contract too so you can dip your toe in for a month to see if it’s for you.
Siobhan Seaton
at 2022 Dec 09
Siobhan Seaton
at 2022 Dec 09
A brilliant gym. I am new to fitness and have always hated gyms so I can't believe how much I am enjoying Equip. Such a great friendly atmosphere. People of all levels of fitness encouraging eachother. The workouts are varied with options to scale back so you feel comfortable. The coaches are down to earth and so good at explaining and motivating you to keep trying. You just feel part of a team. A unique place and I love it!
Sinead Cullen
at 2022 Dec 06
Sinead Cullen
at 2022 Dec 06
Love this gym, been going for over 2 years & Iv never enjoyed working out so much. Staff are fantastic, definitely feel part of a community. Work outs are hard but I love/enjoy them in a weird way! Suitable for all levels & scaled 2 meet individual abilities! Definitely recommend 👌🏼
James Lyttle
at 2022 Dec 05
James Lyttle
at 2022 Dec 05
Big fan of this gym! Been going along for 6 months now, and have done 64 classes so far! All the coaches and great, helpful, knowledgeable and extremely patient. I’d recommend to anyone!
Hannah Cree
at 2022 Dec 05
Hannah Cree
at 2022 Dec 05
A great bunch of coaches with such a wide range of knowledge and skills. Brilliant facilities and variety of classes to suit all levels of abilities. Best gym around!
Paul Bruggeling
at 2022 Oct 18
Paul Bruggeling
at 2022 Oct 18
Over je eigen box ga je natuurlijk niet slecht praten, maar idereen is altijd welkom
Really great gym. Lovely front of house and instructor staff. Really clean and a great range of classes.I don't use the pool but it's an added bonus if I want too. Coffee is good too and great membership deals and perks 🤸‍♀️🌟
Andrew McQuade
at 2022 Sep 29
Andrew McQuade
at 2022 Sep 29
Great gym. Grittier feel than other local places. Great price and not too busy even at peak. A refreshing change.
Antonio
at 2022 Aug 25
Antonio
at 2022 Aug 25
Great gym but can you stop the wee 15yr old fruits taking their tops off Infront of people trying to do their workouts.
Ciaran Connolly
at 2022 Aug 21
Ciaran Connolly
at 2022 Aug 21
Never thought I would sign up to something like this - not something that would appeal. But I was talked into giving some sessions a go and see how all went. Super impressed - nice airy space, good parking & easy to get to. Decent equipment and super friendly team and other attendees - it is really mixed in skill levels and fitness - but all are catered for, which is great. Very welcoming & easy to see everyone fits right in. Really enjoy the classes and can see this being a long term membership all being well. Recommend to anyone considering or thinks they may like something like this - well worth a try - very enjoyable. Can see & feel the impact already.
My only request would be to have the music more upbeat and louder. Training with love songs is a downer. I understand that people have their own headphones but, the music should be played in each section of the gym and not down the back where it can hardly be heard. Thanks
Gail Owens
at 2022 Jun 03
Gail Owens
at 2022 Jun 03
Brilliant local gym , everything you need .never felt as comfortable in any other gym as I do here
Brilliant first time there, made to feel comfortable and welcome!
Gary Short
at 2022 Feb 17
Gary Short
at 2022 Feb 17
Great venue and coaching 👍
Anjie J
at 2022 Feb 16
Anjie J
at 2022 Feb 16
Friendly staff, competitive prices and brilliant classes on offer. This is a community gym and has a lot of added extras that cooperate gyms do not have! They care about the people in it and run wellbeing classes often for free!
Catherine
at 2022 Feb 03
Catherine
at 2022 Feb 03
The gym is fantastic. Plenty of equipment and very spacious. The only con is they don’t do any classes. Yoga classes would be nice.
I've been a member a few times over the years, it's a fine gym, clean and tidy. I see other people mention the up to date equipment, unfortunately this does not extend to the treadmills and static bikes which are very dated models. Last year it had a much vaunted upgrade, this was new carpet, paint and they moved the machines around. I'll rejoin once they 'upgrade' the equipment.
Best wee gym
Jonny Kelly
at 2021 Aug 13
Jonny Kelly
at 2021 Aug 13
Great price. Accommodating tariffs no hassle at all and got all you need also not to busy. Would recommend
Rab C
at 2021 Jun 11
Rab C
at 2021 Jun 11
Great local gym with great staff, always on hand to lend a hand if needed.
Mark Hynes
at 2021 May 20
Mark Hynes
at 2021 May 20
Great wee local gym,good atmosphere everyone welcoming,great staff and good banter.
Lee Rea
at 2020 Nov 04
Lee Rea
at 2020 Nov 04
Great we gym friendly staff and a nice setup not to busy most times👊💪💪
Great gym, great staff.
anne crane
at 2019 May 17
anne crane
at 2019 May 17
Such a great atmosphere at Equip- a really friendly, family run gym, with such an encouraging, supportive crew! Have made new friends, am learning new skills and love that the workouts are so varied. Loads of classes to choose from throughout the week and there’s always plenty of scaling options, so no one feels like it’s beyond their reach as you get fitter!
Michael Hamilton
at 2019 Mar 06
Michael Hamilton
at 2019 Mar 06
Great facility, attentive coaches and classes that vary in skill and difficulty.
Cerys Speers
at 2018 Jul 21
Cerys Speers
at 2018 Jul 21
Doesn’t offer classes but a good gym. I didn’t take much advantage of it because I had a back injury but if I was more into it I would be able to give more information about it
Different than Belgrave Outdoor Gym. Squeaky warm-up machines (the skier and the pedalling contraption) are a bit uninviting. Chest press and compression machine are a different story. Completing 20 moves on every handle is challenging enough, but the lack of rower and neglected state makes the Belgrave gym more attractive.
Excellent range of equipment to cater for all types and at a good price (no contracts). The place is always clean and open 24 hours a day which is great. Only downside is that it can get a bit busy in the evening with people being out of work. Plenty of posers too!
Yellowtom
at 2016 Dec 09
Yellowtom
at 2016 Dec 09
This gym is fantastic. Lots of space. Lots of equipment. keenly priced.