Pure Gym is a great gym and has a decent range of equipment. Its largely in good condition but over…read morethe last few months there have been few times where several machines were offline for repair. Also there seems to have been a few times where the changing rooms and showers have been closed for days at a time for upgrades/repairs etc. That said the gym is big and copes quite well at busy times and the staff and PTs are excellent. The range of classes included in your membership are good and are mostly free as said or at least just a small fee.

This is a gym just for women.....yes you heard me right JUST FOR WOMEN!!!…read moreThis was music to my ears when I heard it, no men hogging the free weights while admiring their 'muscles' in the mirror at this litte gem of a gym :) Everything is pink and girlie, it is relaxed and friendly and you even get your own personalised programme as part of the membership package (which is also extremely competative at £29 per month), access to classes and you regularly get measured and weighed so it's easy to keep track of your progress! I've been a member for just over a month now and I love it - honestly the best gym i've ever been a member of, I can't recommend it highly enough.

If you're looking for state of the art sports facilities then look no further. Home to the only…read moreOlympic swimming pool in Northern Ireland, a water park, outdoor 4G football and hockey pitches and a fully equipped gym Aurora has become a hive of activity since its opening in 2013. I attend Aurora as a football and an indoor spectator 3 times a week - the football pitches are unbelievable, probably the best surface I have ever played on. They are floodlit and most of the local amateur football teams utilize the surface on weeknights. It's worth noting that they are available to hire by anyone but you may struggle at peak times. The indoor facilities are just as good, there is a café and a viewing gallery overlooking the pool and indoor sports hall. The Café is operated independently but they serve Costa Coffee. As I haven't experienced the gym I can't comment on it but from having a peak through the window it looks top notch. There is a huge car park at Aurora, which has clearly been built with hosting international events in mind. Aurora has proved to be an excellent addition to the Northern Ireland sporting world, something we were severely lacking. Hopefully this facility can help nurture the raw sporting talent we have in our wee country.

I have only recently had the privilege of using these facilities which Bangor Araura provide and I…read morehave to say I don't know why I left it so long. It is a truly amazing complex which facilitates all ages and abilities. The pools are wonderful and no matter what your swimming capabilities are there is something here for you. You can sign up for all different exercise classes Wetherby that is water related or not but there will be something that will suite your needs . It's even a good place to meet up with friends for a coffee or bite to eat. There are so many things to explore it's well worth coming on to check the facilities out.

Nearing 40 and my sedentary lifestyle was taking over, i was slipping into old bad student habits…read more I recently decided to change and make badly needed lifestyle changes. Enter Mick! I been training with Mick for just over 6 weeks and have notice a number of positive body changes...already! Not only that, my friends and family have too. Two sessions a week, and with correct diet advice from Mick, I have been able to make those changes needed for a better lifestyle. I don't like working out but sessions with Mick are both structured, well focused and fun. They do always make me feel better. Mick doesn't let me talk too much as it deflects attention from me, clever man! Mick always arrives on time at my home with his mobile gym, including music. Ever enthusiastic and bouncing with energy, he frequently gets involved which I find a great motivational tool. In the 6weeks with Mick I feel slimmer, stronger and, with those all important dietary changes, healthier too. I'm so happy with things I'm looking to do 3 sessions a week. Money very well spent investing in my health.

I stumbled upon Mick on Google when looking for a Personal Trainer who could come to my work as…read moremornings or evenings at a gym just didn't suit my work commitments. He is amazing! I booked his 6 week introductory package and lost 10kg and dropped 2 dress sizes. I followed his nutritional advice and put 100% into every workout and can't believe the transformation. Mick comes to every session thoroughly prepared with a written plan of exercises for that day. Not only has my shape completely changed but I am SO much more flexible and I'm loving the extra strength I have built up. Even on days when I don't exercise I am still losing weight due to my raised metabolism. I can't recommend Mick highly enough. You won't be disappointed!

I can't speak for the tennis courts (maybe one day...), the fitness suite (not a chance) or the…read moreclimbing wall (eeek), but the Ozone laser quest is incredibly fun, and just my sort of thing - no frantic exercise / running, competitive and a heck of a laugh. Recently updated and using the latest laser technology, the Ozone has come on leaps and bounds in recent years. I remember being about ten and being really excited about going to a party here, only to discover that the backpacks weighed an absolute ton and I wasn't going to have as much fun as I initially thought. These days, the packs are much lighter, much more compact and generally easier to use. The last time I was at the Ozone was about a year ago, and there was a quite a big group of us (fifteen or so). We spilt into two teams (you can play this way or individually), girls vs boys, and had a rundown of the game by one of the staff. After this, we selected our packs, which light up either green, blue or red (red and green it was for this game, in order to identify your team members and avoid shooting them), and has a cartoon / superhero / character name which will be used to record your score at the end. It's pretty funny when the most masculine guy in your group gets Barbie. The game lasts half and hour, and the labyrinth comprises of different levels and hiding places. The aim is to shoot your opponents on the back, front, shoulder or gun (the last option is really easier said than done), without getting shot yourself. The stats all appear at the end of the game, so you can see how your shooting was, and how many times you were shot. It's always amusing to see what place everyone came in, and there are definitely a lot of laughs at this stage. At £4.60 per person per game, it's not a bad price for birthday parties / youth events / general banter. Oooh, when can I go again?

This is a top notch establishment boasting a gym, squash and tennis courts, laser quest and a…read moreclimbing wall, not to mention outdoor pitches tennis and basketball courts. My favorite activities of these is the climbing wall. I never knew how much fun and addictive climbing walls could be. A great way to spend an afternoon and is decently priced. The ropes and harness's are provided free of charge. If you don't fancy going so high there are smaller walls with huge safety crash mats were you can learn the ropes!!! (excuse the pun). Another great activity to do here is the laser quest, for young and old I can't think of a funnier thing to do for a birthday or something. Absolutely fantastic.

Everything you need here to work up a sweat. Swimming pools, fitness suites (including weights,…read morerunning machines, and all the usual leisure centre stuff), spin classes etc. It's got quite a spacious fitness suite with a lot of machines and equipment, still it can get very busy in the evenings because it's very popular. Costs around £4 to train here, but the council introduced a "boost" scheme, where you can save money by paying in advance, or arranging for a direct debit to be set up. What is an absolute joke, though, is that "all adult monthly Boost memberships have an administration fee of £15 to activate" - what?! So I fill in a form and hand it in, someone spends 5-10 minutes putting my details into a computer, presses print and gives me a plastic card, and I get charged £15? Who runs this place, Halifax?

I'll not be going to the London 2012 Olympics as the next big swimmer. I will not be the next…read moreMichelle De Brun, unless then allow so performance enhancing swimming competitions in which case hook me up and watch me go. The pool area which is the reason why I travelled all this way is your run of the mill, typical swimming pool complete with lifeguards and changing rooms. There a separate pools for children, not very good swimmers and the very good swimmers. The biggest pool isn't quite Olympic standard but then again neither am I. The one issue I have with places like this is hygene and Im glad to say this place is excellent. Swimming pools need to be kept clean and the staff here do a very good job. The Leisure Centre also has room for indoor football and gym to flex your pecks. As long as a place like this can be clean and cheap, then it gets a thumbs up from me. A great day out for young folks and old folks alike

This centre has been here for years, and I mean years! To be honest I never really bothered with it…read moreyears ago. But I've been using it a bit recently and was surprised to find out how kitted out it was and how well organised everything is! They have a hall for kids parties with the usual bouncy castle, bikes, toys etc and a desperate room with a small kitchen (should you need it) for the actual party As for fitness, they hold several classes a week, all varied, and have a cracking wee fitness suite upstairs for all your gym needs. My only negative would be that it could do with a bit of updating, but other than that, wouldn't go passed it now.

Lloyds is the big boy of private fitness clubs in Belfast - the biggest, the plushest and of course…read morethe most expensive. But it's definitely a case of getting what you pay for as there is a definite air of being upmarket and everything on offer that you could possibly want or need to occupy the whole family. Despite the freakish Northern Ireland spring weather, I went last weekend with my kids with guests of a friend who is a member, and we actually used the outdoor swimming pool. It was a very warm day and the water is nicely heated so it was a lovely experience. The kids loved it and I just wished it was hot enough to lounge on one of the sun beds beside the pool. There was an attentive life guard on duty to satisfy over anxious parents like me. The changing facilities are a treat too - warm and luxurious with great showers and nice toiletries. None of your 20p a time hair dryers here. There is also a shop where we bought swimming goggles and fit flops (I know, I know, I have a problem), a hair and beauty salon and a creche for under 5s. David Lloyds is the most luxurious health club I have used and I loved it. It's the kind of place I was born to use. Now all I have to do is talk the husband into forking out for the family membership fee.

A great gym,although expensive it is worth it for the indoor tennis courts and outdoor swimming…read morepool. David Lloyd's is huge and has more to offer than any other local gym.