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Gym Reviews

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  • #1292
    ThunbergsAreGo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭ThunbergsAreGo


    gymcub wrote: »
    Hey folks, has anyone ever tried Ben Dunnes in Jervis st

    Hi,
    Yes i used last year, wasnt bad, can be a bit busy.

    Im going to renew today so let me know if you are interested, they have a deal on atm so its 185 for 16 months


  • #1293
    Younganddumb
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Younganddumb


    Don't know has anybody mentioned The Regency Drumcondra...great gym never mad busy..very helpful staff that do programs every 6 weeks for you..3 racks, dumbbells up to 5O..15 treadmills 10 cross trainers and a few bikes...€399 for the year


  • #1294
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Younganddumb wrote: »
    Don't know has anybody mentioned The Regency Drumcondra...great gym never mad busy..very helpful staff that do programs every 6 weeks for you..3 racks, dumbbells up to 5O..15 treadmills 10 cross trainers and a few bikes...€399 for the year

    Yeah great gym in fairness!


  • #1295
    Younganddumb
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Younganddumb


    Hanley wrote: »
    Younganddumb wrote: »
    Don't know has anybody mentioned The Regency Drumcondra...great gym never mad busy..very helpful staff that do programs every 6 weeks for you..3 racks, dumbbells up to 5O..15 treadmills 10 cross trainers and a few bikes...€399 for the year

    Yeah great gym in fairness!
    A bit busy lately with people from the edge in clontarf being directed over to it though..you get to know when it's busy and can work around that!


  • #1296
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Younganddumb wrote: »
    A bit busy lately with people from the edge in clontarf being directed over to it though..you get to know when it's busy and can work around that!

    Sounds like Santry stadium!


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  • #1297
    Younganddumb
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Younganddumb


    Hanley wrote: »
    Younganddumb wrote: »
    A bit busy lately with people from the edge in clontarf being directed over to it though..you get to know when it's busy and can work around that!

    Sounds like Santry stadium!
    Same problem up there??


  • #1298
    COH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭COH


    Younganddumb wrote: »
    A bit busy lately with people from the edge in clontarf being directed over to it

    Did The Edge close down?


  • #1299
    Younganddumb
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Younganddumb


    COH wrote: »
    Younganddumb wrote: »
    A bit busy lately with people from the edge in clontarf being directed over to it

    Did The Edge close down?
    No I think it's just got so busy that they're no taking anymore members


  • #1300
    COH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭COH


    Younganddumb wrote: »
    No I think it's just got so busy that they're no taking anymore members

    lol... thats class fair play to them


  • #1301
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Younganddumb wrote: »
    No I think it's just got so busy that they're no taking anymore members

    They never really took "members" like a normal gym would, but I think they're just starting to sent people who come in to do PT stuff with them off to the better gyms around.

    They're doing absolutely fantastically, and I'm delighted for them!


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  • #1302
    Varied
    Closed Accounts Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Varied


    Does anyone have a monthly price for RAW gym on south richmond street? Or is it just yearly?


  • #1303
    face1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭face1990


    I'm planning to join Alsaa, up at the airport. Has anyone here used it?

    I did a forum search but could only find one review from 2004 :P


  • #1304
    Gummy Panda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,919 ✭✭✭✭Gummy Panda


    Lads who are members of RAW, what's it like in the evenings in regards to how busy it is?


  • #1305
    grimloch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,688 ✭✭✭grimloch


    Past half five is a bit manic, tends to start calming down after half seven. But its not unbearably busy, every now and again you might have to wait for a rack or a bench, but most people in there aren't pricks and will be more than happy to share equipment if you ask.


  • #1306
    Gummy Panda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,919 ✭✭✭✭Gummy Panda


    grimloch wrote: »
    Past half five is a bit manic, tends to start calming down after half seven. But its not unbearably busy, every now and again you might have to wait for a rack or a bench, but most people in there aren't pricks and will be more than happy to share equipment if you ask.

    Thanks. Yeah seems like a decent crowd in there from what I seen and heard


  • #1307
    Varied
    Closed Accounts Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Varied


    Rang raw gym and it is 75 a month. Absolute rip off and you get no induction etc. The guy on the phone didn't even know what he was talking about. Less than impressed with the attitude I got.

    Anyone know any gyms similar to RAW that do classes etc included in the membership and doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

    In Dublin 2 by the way.

    Any help appreciated.


  • #1308
    RATM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭RATM


    I'm a member in Trinity College's gym. I'm not sure if classes are extra as I don't use them. Membership for former students is somewhere about €350, I think the general public is somewhere in the €4-500 range. It's pretty empty during the summer. It does be busy in the mornings during Oct-April with various rugby/GAA teams but otherwise I'd say it is one of the quietest public gyms in D2. Also got a swimming pool too and you can use the squash courts for €3/45mins. Not sure what the climbing wall costs but it is available to all.


  • #1309
    Varied
    Closed Accounts Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Varied


    RATM wrote: »
    I'm a member in Trinity College's gym. I'm not sure if classes are extra as I don't use them. Membership for former students is somewhere about €350, I think the general public is somewhere in the €4-500 range. It's pretty empty during the summer. It does be busy in the mornings during Oct-April with various rugby/GAA teams but otherwise I'd say it is one of the quietest public gyms in D2. Also got a swimming pool too and you can use the squash courts for €3/45mins. Not sure what the climbing wall costs but it is available to all.

    Thanks a mill, just rang them there and classes aren't included, 465 is a bit steep for membership without classes too.

    I have a consultation with the fitness dock on camden st tomorrow, anyone here a member?


  • #1310
    frag420
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,158 ✭✭✭frag420


    Flyfit in Ranelagh is 29 pm and most classes are free. Been a member since jan, nice gym.


  • #1311
    SBWife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,287 ✭✭✭SBWife


    Swan in Rathmines is €30 per month and includes pool and tonnes of classes. Even Pilates and kettlebells are included in membership.


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  • #1312
    COH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭COH


    Varied wrote: »
    Rang raw gym and it is 75 a month. Absolute rip off and you get no induction etc. The guy on the phone didn't even know what he was talking about. Less than impressed with the attitude I got.

    Anyone know any gyms similar to RAW that do classes etc included in the membership and doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

    In Dublin 2 by the way.

    Any help appreciated.

    Its 75 for a one off one month membership - monthly direct memberships are substantially cheaper than that as are 3, 6 and 12 month memberships.

    Inductions are included in all annual memberships. PM me and I'll give you the full breakdown if you like :)


  • #1313
    loveisdivine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,463 ✭✭✭loveisdivine


    I'm looking at joining either Alsaa or Donabate gym with the OH.

    Can anyone tell me what the equipment is like at either of these, how many of each machine there is? Alsaa website says they only have 4 cross trainers, which doesnt seem much considering the size of the place.


  • #1314
    Busi Girl
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Busi Girl


    Hey all, is the parking in Ben Dunne in Sandyford underground? Like do you need your membership card to get past the barrier?
    Thanks :o


  • #1315
    roashter
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭roashter


    Ben Dunne Sandyford has parking in the underground. It's free for first 2 hours, so should plenty long enough for most gym users.


  • #1316
    teR_
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭teR_


    Anyone been to parnell gym in coolock? price pm / facilities ?

    Also.. whats the cheapest per month around north dublin??


  • #1317
    artois
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭artois


    Hi Guys, I'm ready to join the Ben Dunne Gym in Sandyford. If anyone would like to join at the sametime we might save a few quid. PM me if interested


  • #1318
    Dubdude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 507 ✭✭✭Dubdude


    Does anyone know how busy the Carlisle Gym does be about 4 o'clock?


  • #1319
    frisbeeface
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 704 ✭✭✭frisbeeface


    Does anybody have any experience with the gym in the National Aquatic Centre? I'm moving to Castleknock and looking for a good gym in the area but it's €20 (!) for a day pass so won't be able to have a look and see this place. Only really interested in what the free weights area is like.


  • #1320
    000sparks000
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭000sparks000


    Hey, I am a member there. Its a good gym. The free weights area would'nt be huge, but for me it is fine. There is generally a good buzz around the place. Changing rooms for me I think are a bit on teh small size, but it does the job.

    If you pop up you can have a tour and I am sure with the potential promise of a new member they wil give you a free pass to have a look around. If ya decide to join, let me know, because I get a free month if ya do. But pay by direct debit, so probs wont make a difference.

    Let me know if ya want to know anything else.


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  • #1321
    Gillo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭Gillo


    Crunch Temple Bar. It's going downhill pretty fast. They're slow at fixing anything that breaks, there's been a smell of pi$$ in the stairwell the last two weeks, they were late taking my DD because of the Ulster Bank balls up but then had the cheek to charge me exta for being late paying it. Then twice in the last two months have been over at least forty minutes late opening on at the weekends (that's twice I've seen so probably more) without explanation.
    About the only thing going for them is the location is perfect for a me.


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