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11 years ago
Amazing personal trainers experts in fitness would be an understatement The hall is huge can accommodate many different sports and classes The changing rooms are a bit cold but its great read more
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Unit 11 Rosemount
Bussiness Park
Dublin
Republic of Ireland
Booterstown
(01) 443 3936
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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.
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Plate loaded machines are keep clean and maintained one of the key attractions for members in Southside Gym
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How could you not try a trainer who calls himself "The Transformation Catalyst"? Dominic Munnelly…read moreis the man behind the dream and is a highly enthusiastic personal trainer based on the southside. He regularly contributes to RSVP etc, has an interesting blog (http://thetransformationcatalyst.wordpress.com/) and is very active answering questions and giving advice on boards.ie. When I went to see him he was in a smaller gym but moved to the Crossfit gym a few weeks later-looks like it's far more roomy. I'm pretty sure he could put you through your paces in any location-indoors or outdoors though! Dominic was great at answering emails enquiring about his services and saw me early on a Saturday morning. Had a little assessment (not so sure about the body fat reading) and a fun workout-he's quite Crossfit (http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/what-crossfit.html) based with solid Olympic lifting thrown in and sensible nutritional advice. I liked it that he also incorporated yoga and foam rolling-good for the perpetually injured! Wasn't thrilled that he insisted on telling me my weight even though I begged him not to...but I'd stopped crying within a week or so. He emailed me a programme a few days later which was nice and gave plenty of things to keep me occupied-mix of weights and Crossfit workouts. It was a bit too full of push-ups and bodyweight squats for me though....my shoulders and hip flexors were threatening tendonitis within a couple of weeks. I'd have preferred if the training session included a run through/more detailed discussion of the programme too-didn't have some of the equipment in my gym. Bit pricey at €80 per session but he is good and is amenable to doing follow up sessions whenever you like. He also includes a free "check up" the week after to make sure you understand all the exercises etc. I'd probably have to say the Edge (http://www.yelp.ie/biz/the-edge-clontarf-dublin) suited me better in the end-David there picked up on shoulder and hip tightness before he gave me a programme and purposely avoided push-ups and squats to try to correct imbalances. And that was without being told I'd had issues before! Bonus: Dominic brought me a homemade flapjack. Feeding me on a Saturday morning merits an extra star!
From the owner: Personal training in one to one or goup setting. I cover everything from nutrition to otpmal…read moretraining, mobility and motivation
Teaching you how to train for quickest results
Building strength is the foundation to optimal health
Horrible customer service and policy. If you need anything…read moresolved, especially financially ( as they have the payment on direct debit) you wont get it solved, apparently they don't have a finacial department and no one take responsibility for anything in the company.
Whopper new space just opened by the Raw Gym guys who you might know best from the Camden St…read morelocation. I went over to have a gander at the weekend, and let me tell you, it's SLICK. It's still got a big airy warehouse vibe to it, but every piece of equipment is top spec. You can see that there's been no expense spared, and sure isn't that what you want when you fork out for a gym membership? I was actually pretty surprised at the price range as well - ranging from 31 - 49 per month which is pretty insane value in my book. If you join Sandyford, you automatically get membership in Camden too. There's a very decent cardio corner with some serious looking climbers that caught my eye, a massive TRX set up, impressive looking static weight machines and an even more impressive range of free weights. What really struck me though was the lay out of the place - every little detail has been thought through very carefully and the flow is spot-on. Oh there's also a huge spinning room but seriously, spinning is the devil's work. No need for it at all. Spacious changing rooms with sparkling showers, hairdryers etc complete the package. Why has no one opened something like this north side of the city?
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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.
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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.
I recently purchased a membership costing 190 for 16 months which is really great value. I use the…read moregym a lot for the classes, which are really great! At peak times, its extremely busy, but there are still free machines. If you are looking for an affordable gym, no frills attached and great classes, this really is the place to go!
Worst gym I have ever been to. Rubbish equipment, terrible service and the showers and changing…read morerooms absolutely stink of a sewer it's genuinely disgusting, everything's done online as well you can sign up in person or cancel in person absolutely ridiculous carry on.
Been working with Keith for almost 6 months now and I feel fitter and stronger than ever before…read more Keith takes special interest in what your personal goals are, as well as any history you may have with injury or muscle pain, and works around strengthening those areas. In a short period I've dropped almost a stone while building a lot of muscle and fitness endurance - I've seen improvement week-on-week with how much I can lift, bench, and squat; how long I can push through HIIT exercises & circuit work, and going from from struggling to do just 10 pushups once, to regular sets of 20-30, as well as going from barely 1 pullup to multiple sets of 4-6 pullups in a row. Keith also gives very achievable nutrition goals which is tailored to your goals - for me, wanting to lose fat, he has approached it not so much as a "diet", rather an easy-to-adapt-to change in in-take levels and overall calorie-deficit - for example having a larger amount of chicken and veg than usual for dinner means I hit protein targets, but I can still eat potatoes - all while never feeling hungry or like I'm not eating enough. Couldn't recommend Keith enough!
From the owner: Customised personal training including -in person…read moreone-to-one training, -in person couples / small group training -online personal training, -and nutrition coaching. Getting in shape shouldn't be gruelling, and it needn't be boring. We help clients from many backgrounds achieve their physical goals whether that is: fat loss, muscle gain, strength, general health, rehab. We have a superb facility with a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We are particularly passionate about the positive impact that fitness and movement can have on mental health.
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Wouldn't recommend the gym, the owner is extremely rude and has terrible customer service. Reported…read morean incident where an injury was sustained on the steps outside the premise just to let staff know it could be a hazard in the future in case somebody else fell and received a response from the owner detailing the steps were up to industry standard, Going in depth about how perfect the steps were. Whether they're "up to industry standard" in your opinion or not someone has sustained an injury on your premises have some decorum to not get so defensive and take the genuine feedback on your establishment without being rude.
I chanced upon this page and just thought that I'd add a short review about Iveagh Fitness Club…read morebecause previous reviews on this thread are outdated (since Iveagh was taken over and transformed). Iveagh is a completely different place both aesthetically and in terms of service since it was taken over in about 2016 or 2017 (not sure when). I have never reviewed anything online but I feel compelled to post my first review because I think that Iveagh deserves credit for its amazing transformation and I think that it is also fair (for prospective members who might enjoy its wonderful facilities) to post something that is up to date, since the reviews on this thread are from 2015 and as far back as 2009 when it was a completely different operation. I'm going to be completely honest by divulging the fact that I have done work for Iveagh over the years since it was acquired. I produced many videos for them to promote their facilities, their classes and their personal trainers. My reason for stating this is just in case anyone thinks that this reads like a post is from a direct employee of Iveagh. It's not. Regarding previous comments, the swimming pool and Spa area (which was historically opened in 1905) was completely overhauled last year and is just beautiful. It is a protected building and whilst everything had to be kept structurally intact, it was updated so very tastefully. The facilities are top notch and the staff are amazing. I won't link to any pages, just so that this doesn't look like an advertisement. You can look them up for yourself. I just wanted to update this review thread because I felt that the reviews were unfair, only because they were outdated and don't reflect the newly updated Fitness Club and its wonderful staff.
Great people and very dedicated, it makes a huge difference in a gym they really motivate you to…read moreyour goals. Thank you guys!
I am a member of this gym and my only complaint about it would be that I don't go enough!…read more I work close by so it's very handy for me to go after work. It's big, bright and has plenty of space for its members. I rarely have to wait for any machines, particularly in the cardio section, but the odd time I have to hang around for some of the weight machines. It has a big pool (which I never use) and a spinning studio and aerobic studio. I have gone to quite a few of their classes and have to admit that I think their kai bo/aerobic/step classes are only ok. I've been to much better ones elsewhere. But for people who like to take a class over a workout, then this is a good option to have.
Flyefit Ranelagh is a solid gym with a great location and excellent facilities, especially since…read morethe recent renovations which have given it a fresh, modern look. The equipment is good and the space works really well if you go during quieter times. That said, the gym gets extremely busy during peak hours (especially Monday and Tuesday evenings). At those times, you'll likely have to wait for almost every piece of equipment, which can make training a bit frustrating. If you can plan your workouts during off-peak hours, though, it's a fantastic place to train.
Great gym with the best equipment I've seen in any gym in Dublin…read more Don't get your wires crossed here though... this is not a "life's a bed of roses" gym, everyone I've seen is sweating and working hard. No posers. It can be either motivating or depressing! I've gone with the first... No pool unfortunately but I knew that signing up. Fantastic value at €29/month. I used to go to The Swan Leisure Centre in Rathmines, but found as it was getting more and more well known it would be absolutely packed from 5 onwards. Flye Fit has so many machines that there's always something free for you. I think they have 20 treadmills and similar in cross trainers! So let's get down there and sweat sweat sweat!!!!! .....just one more doughnut first....
Ok this is more of a 3.5 than a 3, but I have to talk about the reception staff here. Surely…read moreensconced within the 'receptionist' role, is a warm RECEPTION for your guests? Those who pay the bills? Each time I've come in here, I've had one gripe or another. Either they are too busy chatting amongst themselves to say hello or goodbye, or they're just not super arsed in being friendly. I get that they're busy, but this is not a cheap gym by any stretch of the imagination so it would be nice to be received with a bit more courtesy. I arrived today at 1.42pm to register for spinning class at 2pm. They say that registration opens 15 mins before each class, so despite being there and ready to go, the receptionist turned to another spinner and I telling us we'd have to wait to register. Now this isn't some high tech scenario on a computer that literally doesn't open til the set time - it's jotting your name down on a piece of paper. I would like to say in full disclosure that the receptionist was tending to someone else at the time, but if she had enough time to turn to us and tell us we'd have to wait til quarter to for signing our name, surely she'd have had enough time to pass us the registration paper. Thankfully which is what another staff member did, once he heard the comment from his colleague. It took him about 0.2 seconds to pass us the sheet. A bit of common sense wouldn't go astray in situations like this. I'm still a major fan of this gym and most of the staff so far have been great, but it would be great if there was a bit less of a "Computer Says Noooooo" attitude in here (What an episode that was!)
I need to update this review with major news!…read more After a hard training, I usually go as far as the shower and don't even take the time to dry my hair before I go home. This time I felt like pushing my boundaries, wearing my bikini in public, and going to the spa. 1* For the spa: It's called spa but it's basically a huge swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, a jaccuzzi, and tropical showers - meaning different water temperature. The place is warm - not too warm ! - and clean. I have a bit of an OCD when it comes to hygiene and this place has my stamp of approval. 1* For the sauna: Dry heat as you would expect. The interior is made of wood and the heat place is made of stones. There are 3 different levels and - of course - as the heat goes up the highest seats are warmer. It's not too hot so you can have a good sweat. Don't stay too long though and do not wear jewelry - you will get burnt. 1* For the showers: I love to alternate sauna / medium heat shower to cold / steam room. Some people like to take a cold shower right away but I don't appreciate the extreme change in temperature. I go for medium heat shower and possibly cold after that, it has to be step by step. 1* For the steam room: What a great sensation to be in a steam room! The heat and humidity is no overwhelming and that's a plus. You can't stay very long - as per usual - but you can still handle a good moment. Also there is an ambiance music played in the room to help fully relax. This place is a treat ! You eliminate the bad toxines in your body, you work on your breathing system, and you relax all at once. I haven't tried the swimming poor nor the jaccuzzi but that should happen very soon. 1* For the hair dryer: OMG Those hair dryers are so amazing it only take a few minutes to get my hair completely dry. And my hair is long to my waist. And not easily cooperative when it comes to drying! I need to take a picture of how everything is set up, but in short you can find 4/5 hair dryers and 1 hair straightener along a long mirror. You have space to put your brush or other hair/make-up products and get ready. Even when it's busy girls always make space for one another. Very friendly changing room ! 1* For the free trial: I asked for a few trial tickets for my boyfriend. They couldn't give any because this gets sent from the headquarter. At first I thought it was a bummer but then I remembered that a couple of months ago I received free trial tickets by post and a 5 day pass as well ! Should I remove a star ? It's true there should be more flexibility on that aspect but on the other hand they send a lot of incentives by post. I leave this star for now :D 1* For the beauty centre: Today I noticed a new poster in the entrance promoting a new beauty centre. Opening soon facilities for waxing, semi-permanent make-up, manicure, and pedicure. There was something else but I don't remember... Anyway, depending on the price I might want to take a look and report to my fellow yelpers :) That's all for now. Let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to answer them ! #yelpmeplease #eliteyelper #yelp
Great gym but can get busy in the evening and sometimes they over charge me on my monthly feeread more
I cannot recommend this place enough, its my go to place for some sanctuary in the evenings…read more You can join this gym for €29 a month or pay €32 to roam between any of the Flyefit gyms. Its really well kitted out here, plenty of free weights, benches, machines, squat racks and most importantly bars and plates are in abundance. If you have any issues the staff are quick to email you back in the main office and the staff in the gym itself are always very pleasant too. Nobody really bothers you here so you can get in and get it done if thats your kind of thing. They even have astro type fake well cushioned grass to stretch on and do floor exercises. Obviously if you come here during peak times you are asking for it - take your place among the rat run. But if you can get in when its quiet there is plenty of space to practice your best poses for the Arnold Classic! Never had a problem here, would genuinely be sad if I left Dublin to see the back of this place. Its a great gym... Come here on Friday and Saturday nights if you want to get to grips with a different kinda bar.
A while ago before the other Health and Fitness companies. We got Mr. Dunnes gym on the area. With…read morethis fantastic facility i could really recognise the big effort he did setting up his gyms. the weights and machines are great as well as the Jacuzzis, steam room treadmills, steppers and rowing. the changing rooms are nice with big lockers. It has its own parking which is a good advantage to just leave your car there, do you work out plus gym business and straight to your car. some other places you have to park on the street and pay!!!. the pool area is great and I can say that is one of the best. Even being a 25 mts pool you can enjoy a good long swim. Offers are always on the ball to join this place, keep an eye if you live or work near by!!! keep fit and healthy!!!
With the inconsistent weather in Dublin making it difficult to fulfill my outdoor exercise routine,…read moreI heard of Westpoint Heath & Fitness Centre from a friend. I ended up signing up with another person and ended up getting a great deal for 2 memberships for the duration of 1 year. The facilities are well maintained and you have a variety of equipment to use. The ground floor has treadmills, steppers, rowing machines, cross trainers, a pool, jacuzzi and steam rooms. All of the free weights can be found on the second floor. Included in the price of the membership are unlimited classes including toning and weights classes, yoga and pilates, spinning and step classes. These classes are brilliant as it's like a personal training session included in the price of your membership. Although there are certain times that are busier than others, the hours they are open are more than enough to find something that suits everyone. Open 7 days a week, including bank holidays, you have no excuses not to get down to Westpoint. You can even get your hair and nails done after your workout as they have salons for men and women on the premises!
Absolutely brilliant fitness classes - early morning workouts, evening HIIT classes or 1 to 1…read morePersonal Training. A holistic approach to fitness, mindset and nutrition. The class atmosphere is very welcoming and open to all levels. Lots of variety, never a dull moment! Emphasis is on fun and fitness. Highly recommended!
Small gym with good range of cardio and resistance equipment. Free weights too. Pay as you go for…read more€5 is good value, optional monthly, quarterly and yearly prices much cheaper again. Gym can also be pretty quiet during the day and some evenings and theres not too many Arnie's strutting around. In all its more Average Joe's than Globo-gym... i.e. fat people welcome. my type of place!
Not a huge gym, or a particularly new one. But the staff are reasonably friendly, people generally…read moreleave you be, the music isn't too bad, and you can have a casual visit for a fiver! There are some classes, some free weights, some machines and a few treadmills, bikes, etc. Much better than the big shiny corporate gyms with personal trainers strutting about in short shorts!
Extremely disappointing experience, terrible management…read more Westwood Clontarf is a prime example of how bad management can completely ruin a place. The facilities themselves might look decent on the surface, but the way this gym is run is genuinely awful. Management is unprofessional, unhelpful, and dismissive. Issues are either ignored or handled with zero accountability, and communication is shockingly poor. Instead of trying to resolve problems or support members, management seems more interested in deflecting responsibility and making excuses. Customer service is inconsistent at best, and when you actually need help, don't expect anyone in charge to step up. For a gym that charges premium prices, the experience is nowhere near premium. I would not recommend Westwood Clontarf to anyone who values basic respect, transparency, or competent management. There are far better gyms in Dublin that actually care about their members.
Lee from Westwood clontarf explained everything really well and made it a no brainer to want to…read morejoin. Really helpful and upbeat team member, deserves recognition.
I've been going to this place for over 2 years now, and i'm amazed that i'm the first to review it…read more If you live in the city centre, Ben Dunne Jervis pretty much wipes the floor with it's competition in terms of location and value for money....and it really is ruddy cheap!. It's the only gym i could find that didn't have a reg. fee and has classes for free (ranging from spin classes to pilates to box and burn), and still has a wide range of well-maintained equipment. Before you join, however, do ask yourself if you are willing to put up with the fact that it is completely jointed from 5 to 7:30 in the evening, and it attracts the kind of clientele who you will find very superficial and tend to keep within their own nationalities. It's probably better to join the gym if you work irregular hours and have time in the afternoon or weekends to use the gym. EIther way, its a really good gym.
The gym in Blanchardstown is embarrassing, staff have no manners at all, don't listen to requests…read moreor concerns from members and I have been threatened in the past for jumping over the gate after no staff would respond to me when I had left my gym bag there, membership card wouldn't work so I jumped over as I was in a rush to get the bag. I got threatened by staff member after it despite holding my hand up and saying I had no choice but to go in as nobody responded to me pressing the buzzer continuously. No Irish people to be seen in the place either, Ben himself would be turning in his grave
