Portaferry Gym

• Before using a gym, users must read and sign (or tick online) our Health Commitment Statement.
• Every new fitness member must undergo the initial Quick Start Induction. If you wish to use the gym before your Quick Start Induction, you must sign the Guest Register at reception on each visit.
• Casual users who wish to waive their induction must sign the Guest Register at reception on every visit.
• All Juniors (11 to 15-year-olds) must have a Fitness and Spa, Fitness (including Comber or Portaferry only) or Child add on membership and have an induction before using the gym at which a parent/guardian must be present to sign the induction checklist at the time of the Junior’s induction. Junior members are not permitted to use pin loaded machines or free weights, only body weight exercises i.e. chin ups, press ups etc. After four weeks, Juniors may book in for a Junior Strength Induction where they will be shown a variety of pin loaded machines that they can use safely and correctly.
• All gym users must scan their card or book at reception, or where applicable, scan their card at the gym entrance before using the gym.
• Daily wristband (if issued) must be worn at all times whilst in the gym.
• Do not do any exercise or use equipment that you are unsure of, speak to a member of the gym staff for guidance.
• Customers are expected to dress appropriately for the activity they are taking part in. Training shoes must be worn at all times.
• Customers are responsible for their personal belongings and should use the lockers provided to store kit bags and personal belongings. Kit/training bags are not permitted in the gym.
• For health and safety reasons and to protect the equipment, avoid dropping equipment e.g. dumbbells, kettlebells, or barbells on the floor. Once you have finished with any weights, please return them to their appropriate place.
• Wipe down machines after use with the spray and blue roll provided.
• Use spotters in the free weights area when needed. Staff can assist with this if asked.
• No loitering between sets, be respectful to other members and be open to super-setting with other members and sharing equipment between sets. Be aware that other users may be waiting to use free weights.
• Any drinks taken into the gym must be in plastic bottles.
• Only Personal Trainers employed by Ards and North Down Borough Council are permitted to offer Personal Training in the gym.
• Customers requiring advice around health and fitness should speak to the gym staff who will be happy to provide appropriate assistance and guidance.
• Limit your time on cardiovascular machines to 20 minutes at busy times.
• If you feel unwell at any time, stop exercising immediately and inform a member of staff.
• On occasions, staff may carry out random checks on memberships to ensure the gym is being used by the appropriate people. Please don’t be offended if you are asked for your proof of membership.
• For safeguarding purposes, taking photographs or videos is not permitted in the gym.

Monday 7pm to 7:30pm

Improve your training, update your workout programme and reset your goals with our Gym Clinic,
During Gym Clinic an instructor will be available for members to have a chat about their training sessions, get technique pointers, try different styles of training and how to get the best out of your workout.

The clinic is part of Fitness membership and there is no need to book.

• Juniors must be aged 11 to 15 years old and have a Fitness and Spa, Fitness or Child add on membership with us to use our gyms.
• All new members must have an induction before using the gym during which an adult must be present.
• Junior members can use the gym at any time without an accompanying adult. During these sessions our instructors will be on hand to give guidance and advice and set special workouts for juniors to follow if they wish. 

A specific membership for the use of the gym and classes at Portaferry only is available. It can also be used as a Fitness & Spa or Fitness member or casually as a non member.