Sloan’s Gym: Family, Fitness & Mental Health

 

In this episode we caught up with Granda John, Johnny-son and Grandson Curtis from Sloan’s Gym to chat about running an intergenerational family business and:

  • The boxing legacy of their building

  • How they build community among members

  • The connection between Mental health and exercise

  • Why we don’t talk to strangers anymore

  • The power of breaking bread together (in their on-site cafe)

  • And their plans to build Ireland’s first rooftop training facility

Check it out!

About Sloan’s Gym:

Sloan's Gym is a family run fitness facility located in Belfast City Centre offering state of the art gym equipment, a wide variety of classes, personal training, and an onsite healthy café.

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Treasure Trove

One thing most people don't know about you:
We are planning to open Ireland's first rooftop training facility.

What's Your Favorite Book?
The Godfather

What's Your Favourite Quote?
Where were you the day you were beat? - I wasn't there!'

Last but not least, is there anything you'd like us to promote? If so, please pop some links below:
We offer discounted rates for both student and corporate partners. We also have an onsite healthy café producing healthy meals, shakes, and protein balls.

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Thanks again to Granda John, Johnny-son, and Grandson Curtis for taking the time to share their story with us.

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— Matt

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