24/09/2015

Refurbished Fitness Suite Opens In Newtownabbey

The newly refurbished fitness suite at Ballyearl Arts and Leisure Centre in Newtownabbey has officially opened.

The £200,000 investment has extended and modernised the fitness suite to include 17 cardiovascular machines and 12 resistance machines. In addition there is an increased muscular strength endurance section with additional free weights and a separate functional strength and conditioning area incorporating plyometric platforms, TRX cables and a range of sand bags.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Thomas Hogg commented: "Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to the continued development of sport and physical activity throughout the Borough. Engaging our community in physical activity is vitally important and this £200,000 investment in the fitness suite is just one way of helping achieve the Council's aim of making more people, more active, more often."

(CD)

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