Asylum Strength


Weightlifting, Powerlifting & Strength and Conditioning in Newtownards


Asylum Strength is a specialist strength and performance facility in Newtownards,
supporting weightlifters, powerlifters, individual athletes and sports teams.


Our coaching combines extensive practical experience with degree qualified
strength and conditioning expertise, structured programming and a facility
built for performance.


Olympic Weightlifting


Technical coaching, structured programming and competition preparation
for lifters at every stage, from learning the lifts through to competitive
weightlifting.


Powerlifting


A dedicated environment for developing the squat, bench press and
deadlift, with coaching, programming and competition support for
recreational and competitive lifters.


Strength & Conditioning


Professional S&C support for individual athletes, teams and clubs.
Programmes are planned around the demands of the sport and developed
to improve strength, speed, power, movement and physical robustness.


Training at Asylum


Everyone Has a First Day


Asylum is built around a community of members with different ages,
abilities and sporting backgrounds. Beginners train alongside experienced
lifters and competitive athletes in a welcoming and supportive environment.


Each week we run dedicated coached sessions for people learning
weightlifting and powerlifting, alongside opportunities for experienced
athletes to develop their training.


Whether you are starting strength training, developing your skills,
preparing for competition or using S&C to support your sport,
our coaches and members will help you get started.


Discover Your Strength

Made for Performance, fuelled by Passion


Our Facility


Built for Strength and Performance


Asylum is equipped specifically for strength sport and athletic performance.
Our facility includes dedicated weightlifting platforms, racks, specialist
bars and plates, free weights and a fully equipped performance suite for
strength and conditioning.


The space supports technical weightlifting, powerlifting, maximal strength
development, speed, power and athletic preparation.


Our Members


Training at Asylum


Our members include people discovering strength training for the first time,
competitive weightlifters and powerlifters, and athletes using strength and
conditioning to support their sport.

  • Alex O'Brien, Powerlifter

    Warm welcome, good equipment and a great atmosphere!

  • Rebecca Gilbert, Competition Junior Squad

    Have been to many gyms and asylum is by far the best! Good equipment and amazing atmosphere every time I am in! And not to forget, top class coaching!!!!!

  • Wojciech Motyka, 2nd Dan, Taekwondo

    The best weightlifting gym in NI

  • Suzi McElwayne, Masters lifter and parent

    Friendly, welcoming environment. Huge, growing youth section for all ages and abilities. Well attended, friendly senior sessions. Challenging training with supportive, knowledgeable coaches. Very reasonably priced.

  • Peter Glass, Commonwealth Games Athlete

    Perfect for all athletes, i would highly recommend this gym!

  • Aaron Savage, Powerlifter

    Great gym for Powerlifting and Weightlifting, whatever your needs are. As someone who was scared of powerlifting and weightlifting, I choose to give this gym a go to help me. The members and the staff gives you a real warm welcome and assurance which has given me confidence in my first night in there. Great atmosphere in there too. Looking forward to the next session.


Visit Asylum


Find Us in Newtownards


Our strength and performance facility is located just off the
Crawfordsburn Road in Newtownards.


Detailed Directions

Located just off the Crawfordsburn Road.

You’ll find us just behind Thriving Life Church.

Take the junction adjacent to the car sales and continue to the
back of the industrial units. You’ll pass Knotts Bakery on the way.

You’ll see Asylum directly ahead of you.

O’Miskelly Building
Come on in, you’re always welcome.


Train at Asylum


Ready to Get Started?


Whether your goal is weightlifting, powerlifting, improving performance
in your sport or simply becoming stronger, we’ll help you find the right
place to start.