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Better Gym Belfast

14A Hi-Park Rear Unit, Church Lane, Belfast, BT1 4QN

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Overview

  • About View
    • Facilities available in the venue include: the latest Technogym equipment, an indoor cycling studio, a HYROX training zone, a functional training area, and a dedicated free weights section.
    • There are a wide variety of instructor-led fitness classes, including HYROX, Group Cycle, Yoga, and Pilates, along with virtual classes available in both studios.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female changing rooms which are to the rear left of the gym.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the changing rooms which are to the rear left of the gym.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located to the rear left of the gym.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the male and female changing rooms to the rear left of the gym and within the shared changing room to the rear left of the gym.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the male and female changing rooms to the rear left of the gym.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Church Lane at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a bell at a height of 115cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is a QR code to scan at a height of 148cm.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Changing Area (Female)

  • Changing Area View
    • The female changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located to the rear left of the gym.
    • The distance from the entrance is 28m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • The ambulant cubicle has a vertical grab rail on the left.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.

Gym

  • The gym is located ahead when entering.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is adjustable lighting available in the studio and Hyrox area.

Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • ahead and to the rear of the gym.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Main Studio 1)

  • The room is located to the left of the gym.
  • The distance from the entrance is 19m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are workout interactive screens with controls at a height of 133cm - 149cm.

Shower with Adaptations (Female)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located at the rear of the female changing room.
    • The distance from the female changing room entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 154cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Changing Room with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located to the rear left of the gym.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 23m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel-in shower.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 227cm (width) x 275cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 159cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 87cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 124cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.