This is a great gym in Drogheda as it's very large with a variety of machines for both weight…read moretraining and cardio, and it is also very specious with plenty of room for matwork and lifting. There are a few studio rooms which are free to use outside class hours which are usually on just in the mornings and after 6pm in the evenings. I've used the pool on a number of occassions which is clean and well maintained. Although there is kids lessons running for most of the afternoon until late evening, there is always one labe open for free adult swimming. There is also a jacuzzi and a sauna, and the changing rooms are pretty big. In the ladies, they have an adult only section as well, which is great. The only thing is that the showers are not great. The staff are very friendly, there are a variety of classess offered as well as a complimentary training plan, and from a facilities point of view this gym is probably the best in Drogheda. The one day guest pass is only €10 and gives you access to the pool, gym and all the classes for that day. I went in the late afternoons so it was not crowded at all, but I would say it gets more busy later in the evenings after 5 or 6pm.

From the owner: We are a well equipped fitness club with something for everyone. Our club boasts a 20 metre pool,…read morehealth suite, strength training, functional fitness, Keiser indoor cycle, over 50 group exercise classes per week and a team of fitness coaches who are available to help you reach your fitness goals.

I have been looking a new gym lately. Tried a few out and think this is the winner! Cant believe…read moreits been around so long without me knowing about it! Only £20 a month, no contract. You can pay cash. Situated upstairs in the Frames complex on Little Donegal Street. (Their website has not been updated, look at their facebook) The staff are really friendly and there is more of a community feeling. The entrance has a reception with lots of protein snacks and powders and bars. You can buy them individually. Its defiantly an old school feel with lads chugging pre-workout before a session. Over two floors there is loads of equipment. Bottom having loads of free weights and 20kg bars. two power racks and a smith along with two heavy duty leg presses (one a hack) the space isnt massive but is is well laid out given its size. Other machines include lat pull down, diverging rows, chest press and shoulder press. Two boxing rings and around 10 hanging punch bags in another room. Lots of boxercise classes are run from here. The top floor is excellent!! Huge space with a crossfit rig, altro turf with a sled, truck tires for flipping and battle ropes. Two more power racks and a dead lifting platform. Hack squat frame and farmers walk equipment. Another room has cardio machines, treadmills, stepper, rowers etc. not many but then its more of a strength and conditioning outfit. Ladies changing rooms are basic with two showers and a toilet and hairdryer. Lockers throughout the gym on different floors. Parking outside and around the block on a ticket metre. Lots of PTs and a general good feel.

Great gym with huge floor space and equipment. Free weights area has lots of benches and Dumbbells…read morefor even busy periods. Two racks with 20kg bars, one spare and two smith machines. Couple of half and ez bars too. Upstairs has loads of matrix cardio machines like treadmill, cross trainer, stepper and bikes. Trx suspension area and kettlebells from 4kg to 20kg. Studio for 40 classes a week. Personal trainers on hand for help but don't push for private one to one sessions that you pay extra for. £18.99 a month. No contract. Bring your own padlock for locker. Showers are always clean and changing room checked regularly.

Fantastic, well equipped gym, that is great value for money. Highly recommended…read more Only fault and it's similar with most modern day gyms is they can be highly impersonal and for some intimidating! Best way to go beyond the status quo and get those 5 stars is to have real people casually helping out and advising folk, who might be new to it all. Radical idea! I know it means paying more salaries but the benefits of having spotters and specialists there in hand will mean more gym attendees in the medium to long term. My two cents worth! Live Long and Exercise. C.J

So it took me a while to get access to Adelaide (Boucher and Lisburn reviews seem sooo long ago!)…read more I'm starting to think PureGym is the Ryanair of gyms. Not that they charge you for every additional thing they can, but just in customers not being even close to their top priority. The first annoying thing, which happens across PureGyms, is the difference in equipment - for example, this gym doesn't have a hack-squat machine, or the leg press machine you lie on, yet it has a lateral raise machine that others don't. The inconsistencies across these gyms are annoying. If you go to the ground floor studio, they don't have the timetable of classes for the week - they have the timetable for Friday classes (it wasn't a Friday when I was there), and a load of unnecessary pictures of food, which is really useful when I'm trying to find out when the next circuits class is. But here's the worst. A PT with a client was using a machine - let's call it Machine A. A customer (I can include a link if PureGym managers don't know what those are) goes to use a machine beside it - we'll call it Machine B. The PT tells the customer she (the PT) is using Machine B. Her client is working on Machine A, so the PT isn't using Machine B - she's hogging two machines, meaning no-one can use the second machine because her customer will be going on to it at some stage. It's bad enough when inconsiderate customers try to pull this stunt (FYI you should tell any such customer that they are not using the machine as they can't use two at once, so you're using the machine), but when PTs do it it's ridiculous. You see, the problem arises because most people think PTs are employees when, in fact, PTs see themselves as self-employed and, therefore, feel they have the run of the gym. Remember, PTs give 15 hours to the gym (taking classes, performing daily tasks, etc.) and this is their 'rent' paid, enabling them to keep all of the money they get from PT sessions. The point is, the client they are training is their customer, whereas you are just a PureGym customer. As with Boucher and Lisburn, it is ineffective management that causes these problems.

I'm on holiday and up early. Got there at 5.30. No staff at the 24 hour gym. OK, went for a coffee…read moreand came back at 6.30 Door code entry only, which is good. Buzz for staff indicated. Buzzed, waited, buzzed, waited. No response. I followed a gym-goer in, who turned and instructed me to use a code. I told him I had none and wished to speak to member of staff. I asked him if he was a member of staff, apparently yes. At this point he became helpful. Led to kiosk in hallway and went through the membership options. Requires credit card, no cash payments accepted. At this point I gave up. I didn't want to begin a membership on a credit card when I'll be flying out on the 13th, but was prepared to pay for a month - 19.99. Going for a fry now, instead.

The big health shop chains may be able to offer fabulous offers and super cheap deals, but you…read morewon't get the service, advice and knowledge as this tiny place. Despite it's dinky appearance they seem to have crammed in any lotion, potion and herb you are ever likely to need. I was in enquiring about something I had read about online, and not only did they have it, but suggested something else that would be better, and it was. Google can suggest, but the nutmeg can advise- that is a big positive difference.

Nutmeg is a health food store in the centre of Belfast. I am the type of guy who takes little…read morephases. Lots of little phases. Quite a lot of them do revolve around places like this. I wanna start drinking a certain type of tea or heard that Miso soup is the healthiest thing on Earth (it tastes like unhappiness)and I turn to Nutmeg. It's quite a cramped shop and they have filled it as best they can. On the left hand side is the organic, whole foods that are all sourced from Fair trade marked groups keeping with the shops ethical policy. The right hand side is for the sweet, sweet drugs. They stock all sorts of natural remedies and pick me ups straight from natures pharmacies all over the world. The staff are passionate about what they are trying to promote and can get a little on the preachy side, but its their shop after all.

A really great shop, that has now turned itself right around after the previous owner, who had got…read moreto be the most nosey, interfering woman on earth. CIA? Forget about it KGB? Had nothing on this woman Mossad? Pshaw Talk about a new breath of fresh air, the woman who bought it over is the epitome of health and vitality herself making the old saying you are what you eat ring true. A gracious, friendly knowledgeable manager with genuine care for customers. A great little shop jam packed with pills, potions and all sorts of nuts, seeds and interesting looking dried fruits.

While I was on some travels with my Dad, (he had an appointment in Newry), I was dragged into this…read moreplace with him, as he really loves his health food alternatives. We stopped outside and I was told to 'run in like a good girl' to get what he needed, namely some alternative medicines and foods, and I was struck by how this place seemed to be a better option than some of the pricier High Street stores that offer the same products. The staff were really helpful when I needed to find the various items (Dad didn't explain it very well) and they helped me get sorted with all the bits and pieces I needed. It wasn't too expensive either.

I have heard of this store before and the infamous Jan de Vries. Unfortunately I've never met the…read moreman or had him operate on me but reports say he's a bit alternative and could be a genius. Though my only experience here was on my way back from a jog that went marginally wrong and involved me hobbling back rather than running as I had originally planned. I called in here to see what the nice people recommended as I had no painkillers or bandages in my house. I got some anti-inflammatory cream which worked a treat and dose of painkillers for good measure. I'm all for alternative medicine if it works. The cream, though helpful, was nearly £10 and for the one occasion I used it, I felt a bit stupid. It was the most expensive jog I've been on but my foot has never looked so good.

Having sinus trouble for most of my life, I finally bit the bullet and went to the Framar Health…read moreClinic, for a much sought-after appointment with Jan de Vries, the well known homeopathic and alternative health care expert. I left with two things. The first thing was a prescription for herbal tablets to improve my sinus condition (expensive and didn't work - not a happy bunny.) The second thing was a new, fixed 'unclicky' jaw bone. Sounds weird, but he seems to have some knowledge of how to manipulate bones if they are troubling you - I'm sure there is some medical name for it but I've no idea. All I know is before I went in, my jaw would click like mad when I was eating, and after I left, no more clicking! Now, it was kind of weird - I thought he was going to choke me, as the manoevure involved putting me in a headlock type position, but it really did work! Now, I imagine if I had been able to afford to repeat the prescription for the herbal tablets, they may have helped me - but it was too pricey for me to maintain each month. I do know many people whom Framar have helped considerably, though. And on the plus side, I can now eat my dinner without the sound of drums...

Azora Health food and real food shop a total delight to find this with its 100% gluten free Cafe at…read morethe back of the shop with so much tasty gluten free food its a delight to sit down for a coffee and order without having to worry about what I am about to eat, no fear of cross contamination. I would recommend to all Coeliac's, muffin to die for Rhubarb & Ginger yummy. I just had to take some home with me and also the best carrot cake I have tasted. Give this a visit.