Junior Gym and Fitness in Belfast
Looking for a way to keep your kids active? Each of our 16 gyms and leisure centres in Belfast offer junior gym memberships for under 18s - which includes access to gyms, pools, and many other sports facilities.
From fitness classes and lessons across the region to the Brand X junior strength programme at Olympia Leisure Centre, there are many ways for your kids to get fit while having fun.
Learn more about gym memberships for teens and juniors, and discover what else is on offer in the Belfast area below.
We’re here to inspire a passion for fitness in the next generation and believe it's never too early to start. That’s why we offer gym memberships for teens and kids across all 16 of our Belfast centres. With inclusive access to gyms and leisure facilities from Connswater to Andersonstown, you’ll be able to find a location that’s convenient for you and your child.
As well as access to gyms, swimming pools, and sports courts in Belfast, junior members can also attend fitness classes suitable for under 18s, and get up to 30% off additional services like lessons and courses.
We also offer family membership packages offering group discounts on leisure activities for parents with younger children. However your family likes to keep fit and healthy, discover more at your local Belfast gym or leisure centre.

Gym membership for juniors in Belfast

With a Better Junior Gym membership, young people aged 11-17 can work out in the gym and attend fitness classes during dedicated time slots from Monday to Sunday*.
All juniors must first complete a gym induction run by one of our expert trainers, ensuring that they can use the equipment confidently and safely. Please note that certain equipment restrictions apply for under 18s e.g. only 16-17 year-olds are permitted to use the weights section of the gym.
While our monthly junior gym membership is most popular, we also offer junior Pay as you Go and Flex membership packages, offering even more choice when it comes to your family’s fitness routine.
Included with a junior gym membership

Fitness Classes
At selected centres, you’ll find a range of junior fitness classes designed to keep your kids active, healthy, and happy.
Our new fitness schedule offers a variety of engaging and fun workouts led by qualified instructors. View the timetable for your local centre to view junior fitness class availability, or find out more about exercise classes in Belfast below.

Adult and Junior Gym
Our Adult and Junior gym sessions offer a great opportunity for families to stay active and spend quality time together. To encourage younger members to exercise, pre-paid adult members can bring a junior aged 11 to 17 with them.
Adults are responsible for continuously supervising juniors during the entire duration of these sessions. The Junior will need a membership to access the gym at these times.

Gym Inductions
To ensure the safety of all junior members, we provide a Junior Gym Induction led by a qualified fitness instructor who will show them how to properly use the equipment and perform exercises.
All juniors must book this induction prior to their first Junior Gym session.
Exclusive to Belfast
Brand X Junior Membership
Our junior strength programme in partnership with Brand X enables young people aged 11-17 build foundational strength and improve athletic performance in a safe and encouraging environment.
With a Brand X membership, you’ll have access to specialised strength classes at Olympia Leisure Centre, as well as other junior benefits such as Junior Gym, Group Exercise and swimming pool access. Find out more about Brand X.
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Junior Hyrox
Our Junior Hyrox classes offer children aged 8-15 the chance to experience Fitness Racing in a fun and challenging way.
Offered at select Better gyms and leisure centres in Belfast, this programme helps kids build strength, agility, and endurance in a high-energy environment. The race format is tailored to different age groups, ensuring the exercises are suitable for each child's developmental stage.
Belfast Junior Gym FAQs
These FAQs answer queries about junior membership considerations in Belfast. For general information about Better’s junior fitness memberships in general, please view the Junior Gym UK page.