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Recommendations for a gym?

  • 08-01-2013 2:10pm
    #1
    IsThisIt???
    Registered Users Posts: 412 ✭✭


    Hey all,

    Wondering if there are any gyms near Gleann Dara? At the moment I am using the Kingfisher in NUIG but they only do membership for a full year which is no good to me so I'm wondernig if there are any closer gyms around where I live. Don't have a car so would need to be walking distance.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Ocean fitness in Salthill Hotel.
    NRG in Clyboan Hotel.
    Might be a few more but those two spring to my mind.


  • #3
    zarquon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,734 ✭✭✭zarquon


    There's also the ardilaun which is not too far from you.


  • #4
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    See my BA thread on how to blag a two week trial.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056849856


  • #5
    IsThisIt???
    Registered Users Posts: 412 ✭✭IsThisIt???


    Thanks, I think some of the hotels might be out of my price range but I'll ring around and see anyway.
    Will try that offer too, cheers


  • #6
    _Byron_
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭_Byron_


    Hey, just new here, I wanted to ask could anyone tell me are there any good gyms (good free weight selection) within walking distance from Eyre Square in Galway city.

    If anyone knows of one with good membership rates, thanks.


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  • #7
    muppetkiller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    Hey there I joined Planet Fitness beside Tesco at the Headford Road last week, Only 25 euro a month and is more or less pay as you go . You can quit at anytime.
    Seems to have a good weights section. It's a little dreary looking but has everything you need. The place stinks though lol.


  • #8
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    www.galwaycitygym.ie

    More
    http://www.boards.ie/search/submit/?subforums=1&forum=475&query=gym


  • #9
    I_smell_fear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 378 ✭✭I_smell_fear


    Anyone know what's the story with the Dangan sports grounds gym? It closed down before the new year in order to extend the room. I was down there sometime in March, the room extension was more or less complete (just dusty, unclean and empty), but all the equipment was removed and there was no sign of any further work going on there. Anyone have any info?


  • #10
    Wil Tierney
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Wil Tierney


    Looking to get fit. What are the recommendations?? Looking for value for money vs content/results sort of thing.

    Thanks in advance.


  • #11
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    What type of training would you be interested in?
    Kettlebells/running/martial arts/swimming/spinning/...


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  • #12
    Wil Tierney
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Wil Tierney


    biko wrote: »
    What type of training would you be interested in?
    Kettlebells/running/martial arts/swimming/spinning/...

    Well at the minute all I'm doing is some running. Really what i'm trying to do here is see whats out there and get people's opinions on what got the best results, what was fun, what was the best value for money or worth paying the extra bit for, etc.

    Willing to try anything I suppose. Wouldn't know if its for me unless I try.


  • #13
    Stench Blossoms
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    The Warehouse Gym is a good spot.

    Crossfit Galway is also up and running now out in Oranmore.


  • #14
    Spaniard14
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Spaniard14


    Hello! I am new to this city and I am looking for a Gym where I can take spinning classes. Been practicing this sport for several years and since I came to the city not been able to practice it. Obviously I want to keep the costs down and would like to know where I can take good lessons. I really prefer a good instructor rather good bikes.


  • #15
    irishlady29
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 468 ✭✭irishlady29


    Spaniard14 wrote: »
    Hello! I am new to this city and I am looking for a Gym where I can take spinning classes. Been practicing this sport for several years and since I came to the city not been able to practice it. Obviously I want to keep the costs down and would like to know where I can take good lessons. I really prefer a good instructor rather good bikes.



    I used to go to spinning classes in the Kingfisher in Renmore, the guy that did them was fantastic. The class was an hour but it flew, defo worth a try if you leave near by


  • #16
    RickyBobby1
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭RickyBobby1


    Hey guys,

    Myself and the wife are looking at getting gym membership for the year anywhere around town. Any recommendations,we are looking at the galway bay gym as It is only 250euro for herself as she has a student card.I might try and swing the student price for myself as well? I havent heard much about the gym in galway bay though?

    Any other recommendations for couple membership?


  • #17
    gordongekko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    RickyBobby1 wrote: »
    Hey guys,

    Myself and the wife are looking at getting gym membership for the year anywhere around town. Any recommendations,we are looking at the galway bay gym as It is only 250euro for herself as she has a student card.I might try and swing the student price for myself as well? I havent heard much about the gym in galway bay though?

    Any other recommendations for couple membership?

    Is it the golf club or the hotel?


  • #18
    RickyBobby1
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭RickyBobby1


    The hotel


  • #19
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    If you're around that area maybe Ardilaun or Clyboan could be contenders. Both has pools.


  • #20
    beardybrewer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,926 ✭✭✭beardybrewer


    biko wrote: »
    If you're around that area maybe Ardilaun or Clyboan could be contenders. Both has pools.

    Biko, do you mean NRG in the Clybaun hotel? That's one of the pricier gyms in town, but you do get 2 locations.


  • #21
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Herself went there as a student and got a good deal. I'm not sure how much but OP can find out.


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  • #22
    Tilikum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 994 ✭✭✭Tilikum


    I inquired a couple of months back. You can join the adrilawn for 3 months and get a 4th free.


  • #23
    Notch000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,473 ✭✭✭Notch000


    NUIG is not bad


  • #24
    metroburgers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 458 ✭✭metroburgers


    Notch000 wrote: »
    NUIG is not bad

    Yeh its terrible.


  • #25
    RickyBobby1
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭RickyBobby1


    biko wrote: »
    Herself went there as a student and got a good deal. I'm not sure how much but OP can find out.
    that would be great


  • #26
    gandroid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 418 ✭✭gandroid


    metroburgers wrote: »
    Yeh its terrible.

    I don't agree, it is the roomiest in the city of all the ones I've been in. Although far from perfect, they could do with fixing a lot of their aerobic exercise machines, it is pretty good and you are rarely waiting too long for anything. Also has pool and sauna etc.

    Parking is one of the main problems.


  • #27
    deisedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,921 ✭✭✭deisedude


    RickyBobby1 wrote: »
    Hey guys,

    Myself and the wife are looking at getting gym membership for the year anywhere around town. Any recommendations,we are looking at the galway bay gym as It is only 250euro for herself as she has a student card.I might try and swing the student price for myself as well? I havent heard much about the gym in galway bay though?

    Any other recommendations for couple membership?

    I got 4 months gym and swim in the Ardilaun for €160. Its grand and never too busy. Downsides: They could do with updating some equipment and more free weights and for the life of me I can't see why they have a carpet in the gym


  • #28
    ArtyC
    Registered Users Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭ArtyC


    deisedude wrote: »
    I got 4 months gym and swim in the Ardilaun for €160. Its grand and never too busy. Downsides: They could do with updating some equipment and more free weights and for the life of me I can't see why they have a carpet in the gym

    The ardilaun is great apart from the kids swimming lessons during the summer.
    Get a timetable and avoid those times.


  • #29
    Tilikum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 994 ✭✭✭Tilikum


    How'd you get it for €160? Are you a student? I rang up and got quoted €207


  • #30
    gordongekko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    Tilikum wrote: »
    I rang up and got quoted €207

    That was your first mistake anyways.


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  • #31
    deisedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,921 ✭✭✭deisedude


    Tilikum wrote: »
    How'd you get it for €160? Are you a student? I rang up and got quoted €207

    It may have been an offer at the time. Not a student


  • #32
    RickyBobby1
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭RickyBobby1


    Great deal on till Sunday in planet fitness only 240euro for two one yr memberships!
    I asked them could we put a deposit on it and pay the rest Thursday because we have all our bills this week but they said no. Sickened I know people who go there and said its good. No pool though


  • #33
    electric applause
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭electric applause


    I'm going to be starting college soon and I don't want to be a size 16 forever.
    I want to get fit and be healthy, but gyms are expensive and if I dont get my first choice college offer I'll be moving away. I was wondering if there are gyms in Galway city that fit an unemployed-student's budget that will let me do trial runs before I buy a full membership incase I have to move away?

    thanks guys


  • #34
    Stella Virgo
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 478 ✭✭Stella Virgo


    kingfisher in renmore do a 7.50e for use of the gym for a few hours....not sure if it applies to the one in the UNI.


  • #35
    swiftman
    Registered Users Posts: 697 ✭✭✭swiftman


    Depends which college your at. If it's nui there kingFisher gets very busy. You could try planet health and fitness in the shopping centre. They will give you few passes to try it out. Handy to do your shopping after in tesco
    Kingfisher in renmore is crazy expensive for what it offers. It's only positive is it has a pool, but does be flooded with school kids very often
    Galway city gym is good, bit of a walk from both colleges on rainy days where the excuses come flowing very quick.

    If you tell us where your going to be living it will be easier. Plus have you a car for the rainy evening?


  • #36
    TheSegal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 455 ✭✭TheSegal


    You could check out the warehouse gym in Galway, give them a shout on Facebook. Explain your situation and ask is there any chance of getting a free pass or two, really sound lads in there so might be a chance. Serious facilities in the gym, no pool though


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  • #37
    ArtyC
    Registered Users Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭ArtyC


    I saw a sign and saw planet fitness near dealz is €25 a month. Cheap but don't know what they're like


  • #38
    TheSegal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 455 ✭✭TheSegal


    Was a member of planet fitness, thought it was mediocre. Get's pretty packed in the evenings but it is really cheap and being beside Tesco it's handy if you need to pick up some stuff after using the gym. Free weights section is pretty small but the cardio section has more than enough machines for anyone.


  • #39
    JJayoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭JJayoo


    All gyms will be packed in the evenings. It will all depend on where you live for example the warehouse gym is cool but if it's a 45 min walk then you may not go. The NUIG Kingfish gym is pretty good, since they fixed the fecking floor, and since you will be in college you have no excuse.

    Plus we can be GYM BUDDIES :):):)


  • #40
    Shownah
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Shownah


    Hey!
    Starting college in GMIT next week.. But just wondering does anyone know of any decent gyms in and around the area? Heard the college gym is a bit on the small and crowded side!
    Thanks!


  • #41
    D Trent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,341 ✭✭✭D Trent


    Shownah wrote: »
    Hey!
    Starting college in GMIT next week.. But just wondering does anyone know of any decent gyms in and around the area? Heard the college gym is a bit on the small and crowded side!
    Thanks!

    The college gym isn't open anymore they don't have the funds.
    The handiest is Active fitness at the Carlton hotel. They do student rates. It's the closest gym to the college (walking distance) it also has swimming pool.

    and the Connacht rugby players use it. That tells you something.
    Then there's your Warehouse Gym which would be a 20/25 min walk from college. It's your hardcore dedicated gym. No pool though.


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  • #42
    ben.schlomo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,261 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    D Trent wrote: »
    The college gym isn't open anymore they don't have the funds.
    The handiest is Active fitness at the Carlton hotel. They do student rates. It's the closest gym to the college (walking distance) it also has swimming pool.

    and the Connacht rugby players use it. That tells you something.
    Then there's your Warehouse Gym which would be a 20/25 min walk from college. It's your hardcore dedicated gym. No pool though.

    That'd be The Connacht not Carlton hotel.


  • #43
    f1dan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭f1dan


    D Trent wrote: »
    The college gym isn't open anymore they don't have the funds.
    The handiest is Active fitness at the Carlton hotel. They do student rates. It's the closest gym to the college (walking distance) it also has swimming pool.

    Is Kingfisher in Renmore still open? Surely that would be closer than the Connacht


  • #44
    gordongekko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    D Trent wrote: »
    The college gym isn't open anymore they don't have the funds.
    The handiest is Active fitness at the Carlton hotel. They do student rates. It's the closest gym to the college (walking distance) it also has swimming pool.

    and the Connacht rugby players use it. That tells you something.
    Then there's your Warehouse Gym which would be a 20/25 min walk from college. It's your hardcore dedicated gym. No pool though.

    Kingfisher is nearer and don't connacht rugby have their own gym now.


  • #45
    jamesdiver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭jamesdiver


    Go ask your SU reps why the GMIT gym isn't available.


  • #46
    ben.schlomo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,261 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    jamesdiver wrote: »
    Go ask your SU reps why the GMIT gym isn't available.

    That aint gonna get it open so not much point really.


  • #47
    BlondePrincess
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭BlondePrincess


    Hiya,

    I'm looking to join a gym in Galway city. I know there are lots around and I have also checked out the websites, but am looking for honest feedback from current members.
    I'm a girl in my 20's and want to improve my fitness, so I'd like somewhere with friendly, helpful trainers etc.

    Thanks a mil!


  • #48
    JJayoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭JJayoo


    Hey BlondePrincess, few questions

    Is location an issue? will you be driving or walking/cycling to the gym?
    Is a swimming pool needed?

    Best gyms in Galway city are The warehouse Gym, Results, NUIG if you are a student, The Salthill (expensive), Planet Health,


  • #49
    BlondePrincess
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭BlondePrincess


    JJayoo wrote: »
    Hey BlondePrincess, few questions

    Is location an issue? will you be driving or walking/cycling to the gym?
    Is a swimming pool needed?

    Best gyms in Galway city are The warehouse Gym, Results, NUIG if you are a student, The Salthill (expensive), Planet Health,

    Hey,

    I drive so that's no problem...I live over near GMIT so would ideally like somewhere that side of town!
    Preferably with a pool too!

    Thanks a mil!


  • #50
    JJayoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭JJayoo


    Active leisure is just down the road from GMIT, it's attached to the Connaught Hotel. I have never been in it but from the link below they have a nice pool.

    http://www.theconnacht.ie/leisure/active-fitness

    You are also pretty close to the warehouse gym and Results. If you rang those 3 options and see if they offer a free trial.


  • #51
    ratracer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,310 ✭✭✭ratracer


    BlondePrincess wrote: »
    Hey,

    I drive so that's no problem...I live over near GMIT so would ideally like somewhere that side of town!
    Preferably with a pool too!

    Thanks a mil!

    I'd recommend the Maldron Hotel in Oranmore. Great gym and pool, with a good class timetable also for kettle bells, circuit training, TRX etc. The staff there are very friendly and knowledgeable. I think it may be 'open week' there next week, so you can try the place out for free. I've been a member there for a few years and would highly recommend it.


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