Please check with the centre for cancelled classes during the holiday period.

Class Cancellations
Ards Leisure Centre - Pilates no class 30th July & 6th August

Leisure Ards runs almost 50 classes across the three centres. Classes may be used on a pay as you go basis or are included in membership. Some classes must be booked, so please check with the centre before setting out.

Participants must be 16 years or over to take part in classes.

Please choose the centre you wish to view

Ards Leisure Centre
Comber Leisure Centre
Portaferry Sports Centre

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Creche facilities

Ducklings creche is available at Ards Leisure Centre for children aged 6 months to 5 years old at the following times:

Monday to Friday 10am to 12 noon

Whacky Whizz-ards - Toddlers to 7 year olds may be left in Whacky Whizz-ards at Ards whilst the carer take part in a class. Please check with the centre for available times.

Dino's Den - Toddlers to 10 year olds may be left in Dino's Den at Comber whilst the carer take part in a class. Please check with the centre for available times.

Class Descriptions

Ab Blast - for those who want to concentrate on their tummy. This 45 minute class will work your abdominals to a flatter tummy.

Body Blitz - energizing mix of high & low aerobic routines combining all over body sculpting workouts for upper and lower body. Use of free weights, body bars and/or resistance bands for toning section. Suitable for all levels.

Boogie Nights Aerobics - exercise to the sounds of the 70's & 80's, complete with Glitter Ball!

Circuits - circuits is one of the more traditional, established group exercise formats and the classes are suitable for all levels of ability and experience. Participants move around a number of stations performing a different exercise at each one. This is a great 'all-rounder', which focuses on cardiovascular muscle conditioning, improving stamina and strength.

Energise 'n' Tone - a fun, lively Hi/Lo impact class varying intensity, maximising fat burning, improving cardio-vascular fitness with a combo of toning routines using resistance bands.

Energetics - work your heart, lungs and major muscles by aerobic exercise & toning movements. Create energy within yourself through this hi-energy heart-pumping class! Medium to high intensity, beginners will be shown alternative less intense movements.

Gently Does It - the Ideal class for the more mature person or for those beginning exercise for the first time. No bouncing or jumping with the emphasis on improving flexibility, toning the upper body, tummy & legs and working the heart and lungs just that little bit harder.

Ladies Aerobics - a cardiovascular workout of different intensities, low, high and mixed impact movements with lower body conditioning.

Pilates - the Pilates method represents a unique approach to exercise that develops body awareness, improving and changing the body's postural and alignment habits and increasing flexibility and ease of movement.

Power Hour - a fun class, incorporating weights and cardio. Totally mixed and open to all levels of fitness and all ages groups. The set up changes every week so that the class has variety and fitness progression is encouraged. Train at your own pace and have a good laugh at the same time!

Powersculpt - firm & tone the body whilst burning maximum body fat. Light resistance work using bodybars, set to motivating music tracks. Medium to high intensity, beginners will be shown alternative less intense movements.

SalsaFusion - a combo of fun, easy to follow Latin & Salsa aerobic routines. Guaranteed to make you Swweeat.

Spinning® - combines high-cadence riding with performance visualisation in an aerobic class-like environment. Perfect for people who are looking for a more efficient and fun way to get in shape. Different fitness levels can workout together, unlike a road bike, no one is left behind. Spinning not only defines leg muscles but also arm, shoulder, abdominal and even neck muscles.

Stability Ball - energetic, fun class that helps activate the deep abdominal muscles with the use of the body ball as your body works to keep balanced. Maximises functional strength and condition of the abdominal and core muscle groups.

Step Aerobics - a cardiovascular workout which improves the thigh and buttock muscles, by using high and low impact moves.

Total Body Fitness - the fastest way to get in shape! This workout, conducted to music, uses barbells with adjustable weights. Pre-choreographed moves are performed to strong uplifting music, systematically working the whole body. Easy to follow, requiring no co-ordination and is suitable for everyone.

Water Aerobics - water supports the joints and therefore exercising in it is kind to the body but just as effective. Routines to music give the muscles, heart and lungs a good overall workout. Work gently or with more vigour to suit your needs. You don't have to be able to swim, all movement is done standing or using support.

Yoga-lattes - combines yoga and pilates movements to improve core strength, posture and flexibility.

Please check with the centre that activities are running before setting out as all activities are subject to change at short notice.

Details of aerobics and fitness classes at Ards Leisure Centre

Energy Programme for Portaferry Sports Centre

Energy Programme - Kiltonga Leisure Centre

Energy Programme - Comber Leisure Centre