Activ Healthclub

Happy of Happiest Birthdays to the true Matriarch of our wee family! Mandy and her wonderful Hubby Ian have been members of our family for over 20 years!
Despite a debilitating knee injury over the last year, she never gave up! She listens to her surgeon and her physio (mostly) and with the help of her PT Ian and surrounded by people cheering her on (and telling teacher when she misbehaved and pushed too hard), she is back in the saddle...literally!
When she is not in the gym strengthening that knee, it is our classes where Mandy feels most at home! Spin, Body Conditioning, Bars and Bells and Bodyburn every single week! And on a Saturday it's back to back classes! Bars & Bells and then
Spin! Not many can do this, but she just takes it in her stride! She is the Queen of Consistency! Never misses a class and never gives less than 💯! You want a role model, someone to aspire to be, someone to motivate you? Look no further! And always done with a smile...unless you put the fan on her.....then you will see a very different side to her 😡
Not only do you motivate the member Mandy, you motivate me! Anytime I feel tired or sore and wonder where the energy for the next class is coming from, I just think of you! Enough said!
You are a wonderful role model! So caring, so thoughtful and always want the best for everyone else! You celebrate everyone's wins with a heart the size of a house! We love you for this and so many other reasons! Happy Birthday from your lucky Gym family! We love you very much ❤️

Happy of Happiest Birthdays to our Alex! An Absolute Powerhouse when it comes to training and one of the most consistent and hard working members of our family! A minimum of 5 sessions a week....every week! One of the most dedicated and committed people I have ever had the pleasure to train with! If she can't make it to class she will join via Teams, even at 7.15 in the morning for Bootcamp or 8am for Bars and Bells! And a lot of the time you will see Ella joining in!! Alex may have a dumbbell in one hand and a hairbrush in the other getting Ella ready for school! No excuses here and the queen of multitasking....but she gets it done! A Strong Mum and a wonderful role model!
Her workouts include Spin, Infinity, Bars & Bells and Bootcamp! Very few work harder and her all or nothing attitude is just one of the reasons she is in such amazing shape!
Alex is also a very accomplished runner, and along with hubby Rob (Rob #1 for reference 😂) she has smashed many runs over many distances and has accrued many medals! There really is nothing she cannot do! The McKees are a very fit family! And on top of all that she remains one of the most loved members of our family! Always smiling, always laughing and the benchmark for everyone that is health and fitness!
Happy Birthday with much love from your lucky Gym Family ❤️

Happy of Happiest Birthdays to this Absolute Legend! Fionnuala has been one of the most valued member of our Staff for more years than me, and that's saying something! But more importantly she has been an inspiring teacher, a wonderful role model and an amazing friend to me and so many of you! She promotes everything that is great about Health & Fitness and is more knowledgeable than anyone I know! There is nobody's advice I trust more and I go to her first with any questions I have or for advice I need! To say we are blessed to have her is an understatement! If you have ever been lucky enough to attend one of her Pilates classes, you will know just how amazing she is! As one of the most highly qualified fitness professionals in the country, it is also her job to teach and impart her years of experience and knowledge on to future instructors and make sure that they are being prepared to be the best they can be! If you do not reach her high standards....you shall not pass! If only all master trainers adhered to her level of professionalism, the industry would be in a much healthier place! That's the reason that her services are required all over the world! You never know where she is going to be jetting off to next! The apple does not fall far from the tree, as her wonderful daughter Sarah has followed in her footsteps to become a brilliant instructor herself! Often standing in for Mum when she is unavailable and always does her proud!
Happy birthday to my very good friend and someone who inspired me, and many others in a daily basis ❤️

Happy of Happiest Birthdays to this Absolute Legend! Our Lara embodies everything great about our Gym Family! This girl is a force to be reckoned with! Unstoppable, Unwavering, Unbeatable and Unique! Put a wall in front of her and she will knock it down....and then the 10 behind it! And all with that wonderful smile and a mind full of pure sunshine! It is rare to meet someone so totally committed to smashing every obstacle in front of her and to do in such a way that she brings everyone else with her! When you train with Lara you just get pulled along on a wave of pure love and dedication! Truly infectious! Always smiling, always motivating and always makes everyone else immediately happier when she walks into the room! Part of the Terrific Trio with here besties and , these guys just bring fun and joy everywhere they go! It's so important to work hard, but more important to have fun while doing it! And you bring all the work with all the fun! Personally, I just love to see her name on a class list! As an instructor I love to be surrounded by people who I just know from the start are going to give me 💯 and being around you makes me give more! And this is not just true in training! That mantra is true in everything else I do too! So thank you for being the amazing person you are! So loved, so admired and so cherished by everyone lucky enough to know you! There really is nothing you cannot accomplish!
Happy Birthday from all of us! We love you very much 💘

Happy of Happiest Birthdays to our Lyndsay! And you are NOT going to believe this, but Wee Lonz has just turned 50! How does she keep those youthful looks? Well I know that one way is to stay young at heart and in your soul, and she definitely does that! So much fun, always laughing, forever on the the go and has a wonderful smile that never leaves her face! Next, you have to have a bestie that that will keep you sane not only in life, but in work too! And in Lady Di, she definitely has that! Also, holiday regularly and always somewhere with sun, sand and sangria!
Finally and most importantly, keep yourself in shape! And she definitely does that! Anyone who has witnessed her gym sessions can only be impressed! She enters that gym with a plan, gets it done and gets out! It's not only the quality of the work, but the consistency by which she carries it out! Her workouts are varied and all focused! She knows what she wants and doesn't waste any time in getting it done!
Always up for a chat and happy as long as you don't hog the X-Trainers when she is on a cardio day! 🤣 It's easy to see that it works! You look absolutely fabulous Lyndsay!
Happy Birthday from your loving gym family ❤️

Happy of Happiest Birthdays to our Paul! A much loved and valued member of our family for many, many years! Now into the first year of his very well deserved retirement from running the Dept of Health, Paul is kicking back and enjoying the fruits of his labour! Not long back from a once in a lifetime trip to New Zealand with his good Lady, Paul didn't take long to get back into his training! Just what was needed after sampling all of those Kiwi delicacies! Paul's favourite method of keeping himself in such great condition are our Spin classes! Few put in a harder shift on that bike! Shoulder injuries allowing, you will also find him lifting big things in the gym from time to time! He is also a very accomplished runner, regularly out and about with his fellow tootle brother Charlie, or taking on the longest leg of our Marathon Relay! Outside of the gym, Paul's real love is Aikido! A Master at this Martial art for many years, and regularly travels to Japan to meet up with the best the country has to offer! Often imparting his wisdom and skills to those coming up through the ranks! Paul is also a huge supporter of our Social events too....as long as we can keep him fed 😋
Have a great Birthday, with much love from all of us ❤️

Happy of Happiest Birthdays to our Lady Di! Pictured here with her bestie and partner in crime, Wee Lonz! These 2 are inseparable and quite the double act! They work, train and play together! Neither motivation or laughter are far away when this pair are together!
Diane is a real grafter! When she hits the gym, you know there is a huge amount of work being done! If you don't see it, you will certainly hear it! After work sessions are preferable for this Lady! The X Trainer is her favourite mode of transport, followed by a gruelling weights session with her PT Lyndsay! Working together in perfect synchronicity! Diane was also an excellent spinner, and I have not given up on seeing her back in the saddle! Talent like that should not be wasted!
When she isn't working or training, she isn't adverse to hopping on a plane to find warmer climates to top up the tan! And each trip is fully deserved!
On top of all this, she is one of the loveliest, kindest and funniest people you could ever wish to meet! She is a much loved member of our family! Always smiling, always laughing and always a joy to be around!
Happy Birthday Lady Di ❤️

Happy of Happiest Birthdays to our Maggie! An absolute ray of sunshine that lights up any room she walks into! Usually closely followed by her very own source of happiness....hubby, Mark! These 2 are inseparable and quite the team! Always motivating each other with kind words of encouragement and driving each other forward! This would be a much more boring and uneventful place without them! Maggie is definitely the boss though! Is she a harder trainer though? We will leave that one out there!
Maggie is definitely more at home in class! And she rarely misses any! Spin, Bootcamp and Infinity are her favourites and she certainly leaves nothing behind! You will do well to find a harder worker! Even when the feet are sore and the muscles ache, she will never complain, never hold back, never compromise....just gets the job done! And never loses that smile and that infectious laugh! First name on the class lists and never lets me down! Loves live music, loves a trip away and loves a party! She has got the training/have fun balance perfectly right! Put the work in and reap the rewards! It takes something very important happening for her to miss a session! Usually involving hair and nails 🤣
She has even been an integral part of our Marathon teams on one occasion...maybe more in the future!
Happy Birthday Maggie! We ❤️ you very much!

Happy of Happiest Birthdays to our Meg! One of the hardest grafters you will ever see in the gym! And without a doubt the biggest smile! Often found training with mum, but also does a smashing job without her PT there! The key to successful training is to be consistent, make the most of your time, have a plan, work hard....and take the odd gym selfie for progress tracking 😁
The fitness gene is definitely strong in this family! But when you have a role model like .lynas.73 , it's no wonder Meg looks as good and is as strong as she is! There are not many days that you will not see her in the gym! Her dedication is admirable and her attitude is amazing! She never passes reception without a wave and a smile! An absolute pleasure to train with! Also an unbelievable Spinner too! She gives 💯 and leaves nothing behind! If you see her in the gym, take note! You may learn a thing or two!
Happy Birthday Meg! We ❤️ you!

Happy of Happiest to our Ciara! Such a much loved and valued member of our coaching team! Ciara is a joy to work with and as all my favourite people are, a ray of sunshine, full of positive vibes and always happy to do all she can for me and our lucky yogis! Whether she is here at the club or online for NICS, she is professional, patient, highly skilled and always smiling! Yoga was very new to a lot of us when we reintroduced it a few years ago, and the members just adore Ciara's classes! An absolute Superstar through lockdown and kept spirits high and bodies flexible and strong! This girl can achieve poses that seem impossible! But the way she guides her classes and our members into achieving what they once thought impossible is to be commended! Welcoming members new and experienced with a smile and a calm and relaxing style of coaching! Don't be fooled though, these sessions are not easy! You will be challenged, but in the best possible way! When she is not on the mat, you will probably find her on a sun lounger or a tropical beach somewhere across the globe! She doesn't like that tan to to fade!
We are so blessed to have her on our team!
So thank you for all of your dedication and hard work, enjoy your break and we hope you feel all the love being sent your way on your special day!
Happy Birthday ❤️

You are not going to believe what I am about to say....
Happy of Happiest 50th Birthdays to our Cherie!!! Yes, you read that correctly! This fountain of youth and absolute machine has been such a much loved member of our family for almost half of those 50 years!
Every single person who has been lucky enough to have been in her presence, has been massively motivated, extremely well looked after and very well educated in the business of health and fitness!
She is an amazing coach, with a wonderful attitude towards training and an engine that just never stops! A credit to the fitness industry and a true friend to me and everyone who has walked through our doors! A busy mum of 3 big boys (4 if you count Gary), she sets them an amazing example! A tireless worker and brilliant advocate for all things health and fitness!
A smile that never stops and a laugh more infectious than COVID, it is no wonder you all love to come to her classes! And on top of all this....quite simply the loveliest person on the planet!
Her sessions are always immaculately planned and executed to perfection! A wonderful mix of professionalism and fun
We never take it for granted just how lucky we are to have you at our gym and in our lives!
Happy Birthday Lovely Lady.....We ❤️ you very much! Cheeeerrrssss

Happy of Happiest Birthdays to our Paula! An absolute warrior who has been a member of our gym family for over a year now and just gets stronger and stronger as the weeks go by! Incredibly dedicated and you will struggle to find someone who works harder! Convinced to try a Spin class by her father in law Cliff, and she has never looked back! And maybe one of the few to give him a run for his money on a bike! She may not sweat as much as he does, but she certainly puts in as much effort! She has even brought Andy with her on occasion to put him through his paces! Since then she has added more classes to her training program including Infinity, Bootcamp and Bars & Bells! But whatever she does, she keeps her training consistent and puts absolutely everything into every session and leaves nothing behind! On top of that she is a joy to train with and one of the loveliest people you could wish to meet! We are very lucky to have her as part of our very special fitness family! She has also signed up for a leg of the marathon this year, so watch this space!
Happy birthday Paula with much love from all of us ❤️