Gym Workout
Wherever you are on your fitness journey, our gym has been designed with a range of equipment to suit your needs. Sessions are bookable in hour slots to ensure the gym is never too crowded.
activities at Shankill Leisure Centre
Whether you're new to fitness or looking to mix up your routine, our range of activities will keep the whole community moving. Browse the activities available below.
Swimming
'Swim for Fitness' sessions involve lane swimming and ‘Swim for All’ sessions mean an open pool layout. Swimming can be booked via the Better UK app or online.
Fitness Classes
We have classes for the whole community, from high-energy dance or cardio classes to strength, conditioning, mind and body.
There’s something for everyone.
Swimming Lessons
Learn to swim with Better Swim School so your children learn this important life skill. The Better Swim School programme focuses on a set of achievements linked to a set of skills and distances achieved.
Junior Gym and Fitness Classes
Junior Gym benefits 11 to 17 year olds both physically and mentally, as well as providing a safe space to meet new friends.
Squash
Better works in partnership with England Squash to ensure that squash is delivered to the highest quality across our leisure centres. Sessions are both accessible and when you want them.
Badminton
Find out how badminton can boost your mental, physical and social health at a Better leisure centre near you. Book a badminton court, get involved in a badminton league or learn how to play.
Healthwise
Healthwise is a physical activity referral programme available to people with health conditions or those looking for support and guidance with to improve their health.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child's birthday party at a Better leisure centre near you. From swimming and football parties to trampoline park and football parties, discover a range of activities to suit your kids. Don't stress - we'll help you organise, do the catering so you can sit back and enjoy the day. Click ‘Birthday Parties’ to find out more.
Senior Activities
From gym and swimming, to organised activity sessions, such as walking football, find a range of sessions suitable for those aged 60+. Get active, meet people and improve your social, mental and physical health with Better.
Pickleball
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world, it is a mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis. We have a range of pickleball activities available from coached group sessions to bookable pickleball courts. This is a great beginner sport to get more active and socialise with like minded people.