Reviews of HENCH. (Gym) in Belfast (County Antrim).

HENCH

92 Reviews

77 Comments

Gym

10 Cromac St, Belfast BT2 8JL, United Kingdom

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Information of HENCH, Gym in Belfast (County Antrim)

On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.

This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Open hours of HENCH

Sunday

Closed

Monday

6AM–8PM

Tuesday

6AM–8PM

Wednesday

6AM–8PM

Thursday

6AM–8PM

Friday

6AM–8PM

Saturday

8AM–12PM

Popular times

Reviews of HENCH

D. M.

Best gym I've been to in Belfast. All the coaches take their time to explain all exercises and answer any query you have. Great atmosphere in the gym too!

a. j.

Great gym. Coaches are extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to each member. Good atmosphere with like minded people. More expensive than other gyms but you certainly get what you pay for at HENCH👌. Gym is suitable for all people no matter what stage they're at on their journey.

I have been training at HENCH now for 9 months. The facilities are great, the training is top class and the coaches are very knowledgeable and approachable. The attention to detail that you get in HENCH is brilliant. This has made a huge difference in improving my lifts and form each session. The atmosphere in the gym is great and I couldn't recommend it enough for anyone in the Belfast area!

D. G.

I joined HENCH last year to prolong my sporting career. At 35 I was about to start a new season with my local team where the average age is 22. I’ve always been a member of gyms around Belfast and would have considered myself to be fairly knowledgeable in relation to weights training. However, when I joined HENCH, what I got was an education. An education I wish I had 15 years ago. There is a great atmosphere around the place, unlike any other gym I have attended, it actually feels more like a club or team. Subsequently with my team we have had are most successful season ever, reaching an all Ireland final of which I’ve been able to contribute thanks to the team at Hench for their coaching and expertise.

Great gym and great coaching from very knowledgeable staff! I have tried many gyms across Belfast and can honestly say that Hench is superior in comparison. Group training with great people has kept me motivated not to mention the coaches are always keeping track of your progress. Groups are small and cater for people at all levels. I enjoy the extras too such as the infrared sauna and Cryotherapy! Coaches can also work out nutrition plans to help improve your overall fitness and wellbeing! Another plus - No posers at this gym...would recommend Hench to everyone!

K. M.

I had been training by myself for a few years & felt things had plateaued, i was getting a bit bored with my commercial gym so decided I would give the Hench free taster session a try. It was exactly what i needed, i signed up & with the coaches help, I set some new personal goals. I joined their small group classes & 2.5 years later I am still making progress, still loving it & still learning all the time. They run excellent programs designed to get the most out of your workout and most importantly you learn how to do things right. The equipment is great, the coaches are sound & are dedicated to movement quality & precision. This is the best gym in town, go check them out.

E. B.

Hench is a great gym with a great atmosphere and ethos! Having been to many gyms throughout Belfast, I can say that the staff here have superior knowledge and experience, and most importantly they make everyone feel welcome. They have a fantastic range of equipment and the small group training set up works wonders for your training and advancing your goals in a fun and supportive environment. I would recommend to everyone thinking of siging up to a new gym in the new year... Give Hench a go!

N. A.

I’ve been to quite a few gyms, but Hench is in a different class. The coaching is of an extremely high standard with a good attention to technique and form. There is great variation in the programming and I have been able to make excellent progress in a short space of time. I would recommend this gym to anyone, even to a complete beginner.

D. S.

I recently had a month trial with Hench and decided to sign up as it exceeded my expectations. The coaches are great, they really listen to you and help drive you to meet your targets and goals. The workouts are fantastic. Would definitely recommend.

A. L.

Great facilities, inspiring and expert coaches, great community in a great location. Have loved my time at HENCH. Had a couple of injuries over the past year from being hunched over at a desk all day and the coaches have been invaluable on my road to recovery; the sauna and cryo helped too. Been such a positive addition to my health and wellbeing. Definitely recommend for anyone; I was a complete novice when I joined.

N. C.

I love this place. And I hated gyms and all things gym-related before joining Hench. Not only is the quality of their training and facilities second to none, the coaches are pretty special too. Their passion and knowledge is really impressive and they are completely focused on teaching you the right technique, discipline and attitude, so you can push yourself in the right way. They are always on hand to give advice and help you achieve your goals, whether you are a professional athlete, a regular gym-goer, or a gym newbie. So even though Hench delivers its programme largely through small group sessions, what you actually get is tailored training from very experienced coaches, every time you go. Plus there is no time for posturing or egos in Hench… which is important, especially if you’re a woman. Just a lovely bunch of people looking out for each other, working hard and having a bit of fun in the process. Like I said at the start, I love this place and can’t see a time when I would stop coming to Hench.

C. D.

I’m now into my 6th month training at HENCH (time flies!), having joined through the beginners programme in February. While not a complete novice to training, my hope was to find a gym that would allow me to gain better movement, technique and overall strength. My experience at HENCH has been excellent. Knowledgeable, down to earth trainers, top quality facilities, and genuine encouragement from a super group of fellow gym members. Highly recommended.

C. M.

A completely unique gym, there is no-where in Belfast like it. Besides the excellent equipment, knowledgeable coaches and friendly environment, this gym focuses on the progress of every individual. Small classes ensure a high level of individual attention and coaching. The coaches have created a safe, friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. I cannot recommend this gym highly enough.

B. M.

I have been attending HENCH for the last 5 months and joined with the aim of getting stronger and hopefully loosing a bit of weight. I had never really lifted weights prior to this and was unsure if this would be the place for me having flirted with commercial gyms for years and never finding the right thing that was sustainable. From day 1 the level of coaching has been phenomenal. Every single one of the team are super professional in what they do and they improve you every single day. The environment in Hench is probably the best thing about it. Every member is there for their own reason, and from my first session I have felt welcome every single day. The results and progression I have seen from a personal point of view far exceed what I hoped for. There has never been a day that I have not looked forward to coming in to do a session in Hench. I couldn’t imagine a better place to train

For years I have struggled to find a gym where I do not feel intimidated to be in. I have found this in hench. I am coming near the end of the 8 weeks fundamentals course and from the start the professionalism and community feel was there to be seen. I was made feel at home. The attention to detail when it comes to form which is personalised to each person is amazing. While coming into my 7th week I have achieved great results towards what my goals are and the coaching staff are helping in and outside of the gym to help me achieve this. I would recommend anyone to try this gym.

C. D.

Fantastic gym with excellent instructors and a great atmosphere. I joined with very little lifting experience, but knew that I wanted to learn how to bench, squat and deadlift properly and safely. The small group personal training was exactly what I was looking for: friendly, challenging, supportive, social and with expert supervision and advice the whole way. Can't recommend it enough!

A. K.

My decision to start training at Hench has been one of the best investments I have made in the past 12 months. I have never been a gym bunny and was quite inhibited by previous experiences at other gyms where classes seemed designed to leave you in heap vowing never to go back, the operation of equipment was often a guessing game and, being female, the weights room felt like a no-go zone. The holistic ethos of the Hench coaches means that they are keen to learn the needs and reasons for each member attending. They are very aware that there is so much more to be derived from a single session than just physical or aesthetic gains. Apart from improvement in fitness, I needed something outside of my studies to help with my mental well being and when I explained this to the coaches, I was impressed at how well informed they were on the links between strength training and mental health. The structure of sessions allows me to concentrate on my own goals in a supervised environment, whilst the group dynamic makes me work my hardest and encourages me to keep coming back. I would highly recommend Hench.

E. D.

Great gym with really knowledgeable and passionate staff. A community of likeminded people, all looking to better themeselves in one way or another. Equally suitable to both the beginner and advanced trainer. Without doubt the best decision I have taken in respect of my health and well-being has been joining Hench. I cannot recommend the place enough.

F. F.

Unparalled coaching provided at Hench, I have trained in lots of different gyms and with different coaches and have never made as much progress, or enjoyed my training, as much as I have at Hench. The coaches have exceptional knowledge and you get the perfect balance of training in a group environment while receiving individualised advice and careful monitoring of your own individual progress. Added bonus is that everyone who goes is really sound! It's a really positive atmosphere, cant recommend this place enough!

J. H.

I joined recently as part of the beginners strength program and it has been nothing short of amazing. The coaches are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Everyone is welcoming and there are no egos thrown around no matter what level you are at. It’s a place where I always look forward to going to the next session.

M. M.

The passion, commitment and knowledge of the guys in Hench is incredible. They have helped me to obtain consistent personal bests in training for the 2019 Triathlon season. Gavin's constant fine tuning of our training sessions, has had huge effects on my physical output and recovery. Strong is Happy; these guys know their stuff and are gentlemen to boot.

C. E. B.

I love this place. It's somewhere I can find my peace, and always feel welcome. It's strong community atmosphere enhances a perfectly equipped gym. The lack of mirrors, and goal focused boards helps to realign the usual 'weightloss' thought process. This reinforces the gym's ethos with the pursuit of strength firmly at the heart of everything they do. The coaches are hardworking, meticulous (especially with form) and very approachable. All round amazing environment.

L. M.

I’ve been training at Hench for almost two years now and I don’t think you’ll find a better place to train in belfast! The coaches are passionate and knowledgeable and everyone who trains there is dead on. This is coming from someone with very little previous experience In strength and conditioning and I’ve been improving steadily since I joined.

A. S.

I love this strength gym and the HENCH philosophy. That building strong minds and bodies are connected. It's such a fun and friendly place to workout as well as extremely professional. I've been a gym attendee for years but only since I started with HENCH have I really started to feel strong. Every session leaves you in a great mood. LOVE it.

E. W.

Great gym, great coaches and a great atmosphere. What ever your goals are these guys will get you there. Rory and Ciaran have exposed me to elite training techniques and helped me win my first powerlifting meet. This gym has a social club environment that you won't find in a franchise gym. It will keep you coming back after January!

This is the best gym in Belfast and one of the best in the UK. I've trained in the all the hyped up gyms in London that the celebs go to like Barry's bootcamp or Psycle or BXR. I can tell you this place is 10x better. They care about what they do and they're extremely knowledgeable. These other gyms just have good PR and they're amount bums on seats. Hench is different. Their focus is on specific elements of strength and conditioning. You get what you pay for. If you wanna pay 30 quid a month this isn't for you, go to pure gym and walk on a treadmill for half an hour. If you want real results and people who have done more than a 2 week gym instructors course then I would highly recommend Hench. The classes are basically semi-personal training and of course 1:1 If you want to work on something specific. And...Don't be afraid it's not muscle heads, cool bunch of people and mixed men and women. All abilities and ages. This isn't a promo post either, I only trained there for a few months before moving back to London from Beflast. 1 downfall...get a new shower in the men's, not up to scratch.

K. J.

I was initially apprehensive about going to a gym like this because I assumed it'd be focused on how much weight you can lift with high disregard towards form, and, boy, was I wrong. The trainers all take extreme care into ensuring that each individual has correct form for each type of lift before really doing any sort of heavy lifting which I've never had before. I have had a bad knee from a previous injury and subsequent surgery which has never really improved and impacted my ability to do certain exercises, but after working with Gavin and continually working with the other PTs, I haven't actually had any knee issues at all since I've started going. The small-sized group training sessions mean that you can get to know the people in the gym, and everyone is unbelievably friendly and welcoming. As someone who moved to Belfast a few months ago and knew absolutely no one, this has been huge in helping settle into a new city and meet people. Ultimately, my improvement in both strength and shape in just the few months I've been going there, on top of the open and friendly atmosphere, has been fantastic. Couldn't choose a better gym to go to in Belfast!

A. S.

HENCH is an exceptional place to spend time. Whether you’re a complete novice or a high performing athlete, the time and dedication given to each member means that you’ll never feel that you’re just a number when you’re there. Whatever your strength or fitness goals are the attention to detail of the coaches means that you will invariably make progress. Will always recommend.

K. T.

Great facility and friendly coaches, it feels more like a sports club than a gym. Started the trial with zero strength training experience and learnt so much while actually enjoying going to the gym for once.

J. M.

By far the best gym around - HENCH cuts away the BS that you see in "normal" gyms. No massive egos, no posers spending more time in the mirror than doing work - Just a tight knit coaching team with a wealth of knowledge, delivering leading edge strength and conditioning workouts. With state of the art facilities and an honest and intelligent approach to their members, HENCH is a breath of fresh air for any gym-goer

S. M.

The best gym I've ever joined, complete with the best equipment (for strength training) and trainers. Rory has created a fantastic, supportive community for people who are motivated to get stronger together (healthy dose of friendly competition included). Truly my favorite part of my month-long holiday in Belfast! I miss the small group exercise classes dearly.

C. G.

We are using Hench Gym Belfast for Strength and Conditioning for St. Mary’s 06s. Superb facilities and unbelievable coaches. Thanks to Rory, Ciaran, Gavin, James and the entire team! Couldn’t recommend it highly enough! Knowledgable, approachable and friendly coaches. #strongclub

L. D.

Just finished my 2 week foundation program and my first group strength session. Cannot speak more highly of the staff and their philosophy. The group session was unique for me, really enjoyed it and I'm just delighted to have finally found somewhere that is so much more than another commercial gym.

C. M.

Started on the beginners course a few weeks back and have not looked back since... top class training from knowledgable and more importantly really sound guys! Great atmosphere about the place and really positive vibes. I’ve been going through a rough time the last few years and HENCH has really made such a difference both physically and mentally. Would highly recommend to anyone!

C. M.

The gym itself is extremely impressive, the coaches are so knowledgeable and professional and make you feel comfortable! The amount of time, effort and expertise that is given from the coaches is something i havent experienced anywhere else.

b. w.

Great gym, knowledgeable staff helped me improve my form, small classes so large amount of one on one feedback. Emphasis on getting stronger through a range of lifts and high intensity sessions. Would highly recommend

E. M.

As a member of hench you're guaranteed a great level of expertise advice and support in each session that I've never experienced before in any other gym, You'll always be welcomed with a smile and conversation which really lends to the great community feel that hench has.

M. M.

As a member of Hench you’ll get a level of expertise, advise and support that traditional commercial gyms can’t offer. As well as that you’ll get access to welcoming, challenging and fun sessions, the benefit of you’ll feel immediately. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough.

s. m.

This has been one of the best fitness decisions I have made. I have dropped a stone and a half in 3 month and gained strength. The attention to detail from the trainers and the gym is second to none to ensure all who attend now matter their level will be pushed past their comfort zone to gain maximum benefits for them personally.

H. S.

The HENCH community is a welcoming network of hard working individuals who want to get the most out of their session and connect with those around them. The coaching team are genuine, knowledgeable and supportive.

L. f.

Best gym in Belfast by far . Awesome atmosphere in every session, knowledgeable couches,always will help you if you have any questions.If you are serious about strength training then Hench is the best choice by far.

R. L.

Excellent community within the gym. Very professional and knowledgeable Personal Trainers with excellent experience who focus on individual progress. Brilliant equipment for strength and conditioning. Wouldn't train anywhere else.

N. M.

Best gym in Belfast. The people that work there are friendly and very experienced. The facilities are also excellent. Anyone serious about strength training and fitness in general should go.

K. G.

Incredibly professional environment, highly conducive to an optimum training experience. The user journey from outdoor signage, to internal layout and facilities is to a high spec, very engaging and appealing. Rory and his team are absolute professionals with a list of accreditations and awards to bolster an already highly impressive, practical knowledge of strength, nutrition and conditioning.

M. Q.

This gym is brilliantly run and the sessions will improve your strength and flexibility. The trainers are excellent and the environment is positive and enjoyable. A great experience

A. C.

If you are after coaching from trainers that have powerlifting pedigree (rather than specialising in novelty) this is the place to go. Plenty of modern equipment in a purpose built facility. Everything from one on one training, to group training to open gym so caters for most requirements.

J. D.

Best gym I've ever been to! Lovely staff, great equipment and great program! Much recommended

C. L.

Fantastic place, would recommend to anybody, coaches are all professional, very friendly and know what they're talking about.

Hench offers such a great environment to train and learn in! If you want to make some real changes then this is the place - can't speak highly enough of the coaches and the philosophy behind Hench.

D. M.

Great team really helping me out with my fitness goals

R. M.

A great place to train if you are looking to build real world strength. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and there is a good atmosphere within the training classes.

S. O.

Great gym, been there almost a year. They change up the program and test every 12 weeks. Great vibe with the coaches and other clients.

D. M.

I should have come here a long time ago. Experienced trainers, who are passionate about their work, in a friendly, down to earth environment. It's shaken up my workout routine and given me a lot more motivation. Highly recommended.

J. D.

Amazing coaches ! I'd been out of training for quite some time and was dreading going back. The guys are very supportive and encouraging . Couldn't recommend highly enough:)

J. T.

Superior staff, equipment and atmosphere. Perfect combination for such a foolhardy physical endeavour. Hard to see myself in another gym. Worth the commitment.

M. T.

No Gym like it really, quality, experienced staff with a plethora of information to offer to anyone looking to take their training to the next level.

M. C.

Top notch no nonsense Strength coaching and Wellbeing gym. Top of the line equipment and a great atmosphere to boot!

C. M.

Great strength gym and knowledgeable staff. The morning group fitness session is a beat, but worth it.

E. T.

It's like super fast internet, yes it's expensive but once you get used to it you can't go back

S. H.

Amazing gym, amazing staff. Best decision I've made in fitness joining HENCH.

M. M.

Brilliant facilities, the coaches a very welcoming, knowledgeable and approachable. Looking forward to continue to train here!

D. M.

Love this place, the facilities are fantastic but it's the attention to detail from the coaches and holistic approach to training that makes this place world class.