AM Fitness isn't like any other gym or fitness class I've ever attended. The "movement" ethos…read morepermeates everything we do there and I'm already starting to feel big improvements in my back and shoulders after years of struggling with pain and discomfort from an old whiplash injury. The classes are fun, diverse and challenging. You can focus on strength, stretch, balance, mobility or some mix of all of those depending on your needs and your interests. There's a great atmosphere in the classes and it isn't a struggle to get myself to go to classes at all. In fact i hate missing them and can notice the difference in my body if it's been a few days since I've been. I've only been going a couple of months but it's already obvious that Andy knows his stuff and is really keen to make sure that the programme is tailored to each persons needs. If you've done the monotonous soulless gyms and are ready to try something different and excited then I'd highly recommend AM Fitness.

From the owner: We specialize in Movement for Strength, Mobility, Fat Loss & Fitness in Terenure. We were the first…read moreusing Ido Portal in Dublin and have developed a philosophy that brings people from squat... all the way to handstand.

I have tried various gyms & training classses over the years but Terenure Health & Fitness is…read moredefinitely the best. As a busy professional, finding time to work out can be challenging but Will makes it's easy to fit it in with his flexibility & commitment to his clients and their health. Will is a true professional & his passion for health & fitness is motivating & inspiring. He took the time to listen to my story and my needs & then developed a programme for me around this, helping me identify goals. Every workout is different & challenging but very rewarding with great results! I would highly Recommend Terenure Health & Fitness to anyone - whether you're hoping to lose weight, tone up or improve your fitness. Louise

From the owner: Terenure Health & Fitness is one of the leading training studios with certified Personal Fitness…read moreInstructors. The benefits of training in private with individual programs based on your needs will increase motivation & results. The emphasis on proper technique will increase strength, stamina, abdominal core, and sculpt your body/posture. Book your first appointment for a complimentary 1 hour consultatio/trial session. Its the first step to a healthier & happier Lifestyle!

Excellent facility. A real gem! They have basically any type of equipment you need. In addition,…read morethe coffee machine is great, the vendo is always stocked and there is ample parking and facilities to shower etc. The staff are very friendly and there is a great atmosphere there amongst the members with many stopping for a chat on the way in/out. I am not a member but have visited multiple times and if I lived in Dublin this is where I would be training.

This is probably the best-equipped gym I have ever used for free-weights. They have 7 squat racks…read moreas well as two squat cages and because of this, even at peak times I've only seen them all taken twice after coming 3 times a week for 6 months. Even those times, I did not have to wait long for one to become available. They use olympic-style bumper weights and put one set next to each rack rather than mounting them on the rack itself, and this keeps them much more organised and these weights go down to 0.5kg. They have a wide variety of bars too. On top of that, there's a huge dumbbell area, strongman things like stone balls and tractor tires, all manner of steps and wedges to use while lifting and a pretty good selection of machines, most of which are plate-loaded, and they keep a bowl of chalk in the center of the main floor for anyone who wants it. They have a selection of benches too, including a few to use with the squat racks. Only one of the horizontal benches has a safety bar though, which is unfortunate as if you don't have a spotter watching you, it's something essential for benching at a work weight. One thing you can definitely say about the place is that it's a gym that focuses on lifting weights. They have cardio equipment too, such as a few treadmills, a stair machine, an elliptical and a bike, but they aren't the main focus like they are in most gyms, which suits me. The staff are all very friendly and run a tight ship, keeping the place in good order. You'll never see plates and weights left around the place in a mess like you do at a lot of other gyms. That said, I do think there is a small bit of room for improvement. The dressing rooms are very basic and the lockers are badly beaten and worn. The usual place to leave bags is instead under the stairs which is safe enough, but still a bit messy and awkward to get into. They don't directly employ any trainers so if you want someone to help you with a program or personal training, you have to hire one of their outside guys which costs extra (whereas a lot of other gyms will have someone on staff to give you a training program for free). The car parking is also a problem as they only have a small bit of space and people often have to park places that aren't actually parking spaces.

I attended a Pilates class here while on vacation and was extremely impressed…read more Firstly the space is beautiful, impeccable, modern and big. It is in a converted cottage which makes it even more special as it has a lot of character. I have done countless Pilates classes over the years with many different instructors in NYC, but still picked up new information, guidance and understanding, while attending Hannah's class here! Joe and his staff are wonderful and I can't recommend this center highly enough. Caitriona K.

From the owner: Life Balance is a small company based in Blackrock, Dublin. We are a fully equipped Pilates studio…read morewhich offers both Reformer and Matwork classes. We also have number of treatment rooms where we offer Physical Therapy, Holistic Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Nutrition, Reiki and Kinesiology.

I have been going to Benefitness for the past year, attending Tracey's early morning 3 times a week…read moreclasses. The gym is small but perfectly formed and the classes challenging but not unmanageable. Tracy is a great coach she pushes you without bullying. Since attending the classes I have found myself stronger, my balance has improved greatly, my shape has become more defined and generally I feel fitter. Great value for money and a lovely atmosphere.