Gym Reviews

RomanGod · 15-10-2014 9:08pm

Sugar Free wrote: »

Did that used to be called something else? Also, what's the situation with parking there? Is it all pay and display etc?

It used to be Ironside Gym, it's beside East barbell gym which is a powerlifting/crossfit gym from the looks of it

There is parking at the back of the building for members, could probably fit 7 cars there but it's never busy

RidleyRider · 15-10-2014 9:27pm

RomanGod wrote: »

It used to be Ironside Gym, it's beside East barbell gym which is a powerlifting/crossfit gym from the looks of it

There is parking at the back of the building for members, could probably fit 7 cars there but it's never busy

That's ECB, they're a weightlifting gym.

RomanGod · 15-10-2014 9:50pm

RidleyRider wrote: »

That's ECB, they're a weightlifting gym.

I've only glanced inside when they have the door opened. It doesnt look like a typical weightlifting gym, looks like a powerlifting meet up with the layout and equipment.

DL Saint · 15-10-2014 11:52pm

AH92 wrote: »

Hey guys anyone got any idea if Herberton Leisure is worth joining up in Rialto? It's either that, energie parkwest or Liffey Valley fitness.I used to be in Ben Dunne Lucan for several years but place is just too packed now!

Only been in the Herberton once but I have to say I was very impressed. Huge range of equipment, some nice plate loaded stuff, big cardio area, dumbbells up to 60 (I think). You can buy a day pass for €8 so maybe try it out and see how you like it.

AH92 · 16-10-2014 2:50am

DL Saint wrote: »

Only been in the Herberton once but I have to say I was very impressed. Huge range of equipment, some nice plate loaded stuff, big cardio area, dumbbells up to 60 (I think). You can buy a day pass for €8 so maybe try it out and see how you like it.

Thanks, I can get a discount for 25 euro a month which is handy

Gonna go in there in a few days to check out how pack it gets at peak times!

ILIKEFOOD · 16-10-2014 10:52am

DL Saint wrote: »

Only been in the Herberton once but I have to say I was very impressed. Huge range of equipment, some nice plate loaded stuff, big cardio area, dumbbells up to 60 (I think). You can buy a day pass for €8 so maybe try it out and see how you like it.

Have they sorted out the changing rooms? I joined about a year and a half ago for a few months, the mens changing room was always roasting, impossible to dry yourself off, always left in a bucket of sweat.

Wasn't that impressed with the free weights area either, only two or three benches i recall, and a lot of the equipment was a worn.

Didn't like how the cardio stuff faced into the wall either..

I did like the pool area though

Moved across town and joined Ben Dunne Jervis, mad busy at peak but I think they look after the gear there quite well..

A Neurotic · 17-10-2014 7:16pm

A Neurotic wrote: »

Anyone know about 1escape in Smithfield? It's 5 minutes from me so considering it but I've come across lots of references to it being expensive online. Anyone know how expensive, or if there happens to be a student rate?

For anyone wondering, it's €79 a month and €65 for students, with a minimum 3 months' notice to cancel, and doesn't look that f*cking nice.

A Neurotic · 19-10-2014 9:10pm

For anyone considering the Herberton at Rialto, it's running the €75 for 3 months signup next weekend. It also has a loyalty scheme whereby if you decide to renew within those 3 months the price always stays the same.

Sounds good to me.

loveisdivine · 20-10-2014 12:49pm

Has anyone done the 7am classes at Flyefit Swords? Would they be really busy at that time? I'm thinking of joining but I would be going most days @ 7am and don't want to join if I'm not gonna be able to do the 7am class.
Thanks

Hanley · 20-10-2014 1:54pm

loveisdivine wrote: »

Has anyone done the 7am classes at Flyefit Swords? Would they be really busy at that time? I'm thinking of joining but I would be going most days @ 7am and don't want to join if I'm not gonna be able to do the 7am class.
Thanks

It's €9 PAYG. Go and do one, see how it is.

newby88 · 23-10-2014 10:47am

I'm looking to join a gym for 6 months. The gyms closet to me would be westpoint, westmanstown or the NAC gym. Would anyone be able to recommend one of these. I mainly want it for pool use, cardio and some machine weights?

shakencat · 24-10-2014 7:53am

newby88 wrote: »

I'm looking to join a gym for 6 months. The gyms closet to me would be westpoint, westmanstown or the NAC gym. Would anyone be able to recommend one of these. I mainly want it for pool use, cardio and some machine weights?

Inspire gym, Cabra?
bout 5 mins from mac

asteroids over berlin · 29-10-2014 1:06pm

BrigitaKont wrote: »

Any opinions about WestWood Club Clontarf?

I'm looking for good gym/swimming pool in Dublin 1,3 or 7 areas

Has gone from arguably the best gym in the country when it first opened to a farcical circus - recently renovated/on going, looks like a disco, tnew layout is squashed, new lighting, as said is disco like, you need clear lighting in the free weights area!! i have also noticed some regulars have now disappeared, thinking of doing so myself!!

RomanGod · 29-10-2014 8:07pm

asteroids over berlin wrote: »

Has gone from arguably the best gym in the country when it first opened to a farcical circus - recently renovated/on going, looks like a disco, tnew layout is squashed, new lighting, as said is disco like, you need clear lighting in the free weights area!! i have also noticed some regulars have now disappeared, thinking of doing so myself!!

Went downhill around the same time I got kicked out. Coincidence? Nope

kitten_k · 31-10-2014 12:24pm

Anybody ever use TNDO Fitness East Wall? Am thinking of using them for PT sessions.

will56 · 31-10-2014 5:16pm

Anyone using Strenght & Fitness Westside in the mornings ?
Wonder what its like compared to Ben Dunne Westpoint at about 7 in the morning ?

asteroids over berlin · 31-10-2014 5:33pm

RomanGod wrote: »

Went downhill around the same time I got kicked out. Coincidence? Nope

kicked out???

ILIKEFOOD · 13-11-2014 7:11pm

Hey all,

Just moved to Phibsborough..and my Ben Dunne jervis st membership is up.

Are there any decent options in the area? I'm very close to Phibsborough Gym but have no idea what it's like - anyone a member there?

I'd be happy with a similar set up with Ben Dunne.

Cheers!

ILF

Feenix · 14-11-2014 4:02pm

ILIKEFOOD wrote: »

Hey all,

Just moved to Phibsborough..and my Ben Dunne jervis st membership is up.

Are there any decent options in the area? I'm very close to Phibsborough Gym but have no idea what it's like - anyone a member there?

I'd be happy with a similar set up with Ben Dunne.

Cheers!

ILF

You would be better off sticking with Ben Dunne. Phibsborough Gym is poor enough, nothing compared to the value in BD. Your'e still pretty close to Jervis.

power pants · 17-11-2014 2:21pm

power gym at the bottom of phibsboro road (top of upper Dominick street) is excellent and well worth the fee

I think it is 200e for the year or 10e a pw

laoch na mona · 20-11-2014 12:46am

Crawford fitness Derry city

For a Small gym its pretty good and they limit Membership so it won't ever be to crowded

Prices are reasonable with a good selection of equipment, as much as a gym that size could have, A few cages and a moderate supply of free weights and benches, amd some weight machines for good measure, with a small cardio section.

the clientele seem focused on lifting so free weight and cages get the most use

chriity139 · 23-11-2014 11:24pm

asteroids over berlin wrote: »

kicked out???

Wouldn't put away he's weights, use to leave 240kg + on a bar in the middle of the floor.

Dubdude · 24-11-2014 11:49am

Came across this Gym over the weekend online. For anyone around Inchicore area check out this new gym looks a very impressive setup. Pics on the FB link.

http://ultimatefitness.ie/index.php

https://www.facebook.com/UltimatefitnessInchicore

I am in now way linked to it and haven't even been in the gym itself but looks great so thought I would share it here.

guile4582 · 26-11-2014 10:46am

dottie_lottie wrote: »

I'm in Carlisle, I go before work and to be honest its not that bad, certainly not as bad as I would have expected from the reviews here.
Yes there are a large number of fools wandering round (the sort that takes gym selfies/ wears full face of makeup) but most ppl just keep to themselves and get on with their workout.
I don't use the pool, steam room, or jacuzzi so can't comment on them, but the changing rooms are clean enough, and I've never noted a hygiene issue there. Again as I said though I'm arriving at opening time so would expect things to be pretty clean at that stage.
They could have a wider selection of free weights, but all in all its not bad for the money.

does carlisle gym have many power racks? how busy is it around 7am would you know?

thanks.

Caliden · 26-11-2014 3:34pm

Anyone a member of the Baggot street flyefit?

I can safely assume it's busy between 6 and 8 but is it so busy that there would be a queue of several people for a squat rack/bench/room to deadlift ?
My last gym wasn't so bad as it would just be someone using the squat rack so you could come back in 5 minutes.

Yer Aul One · 27-11-2014 7:06pm

Caliden wrote: »

Anyone a member of the Baggot street flyefit?

I can safely assume it's busy between 6 and 8 but is it so busy that there would be a queue of several people for a squat rack/bench/room to deadlift ?
My last gym wasn't so bad as it would just be someone using the squat rack so you could come back in 5 minutes.

I go in at 7pm to baggot and its fine. Very seldom have to wait on anything.

I really like the gym too, would recommend

BrigitaKont · 10-12-2014 10:11pm

ILIKEFOOD wrote: »

Hey all,

Just moved to Phibsborough..and my Ben Dunne jervis st membership is up.

Are there any decent options in the area? I'm very close to Phibsborough Gym but have no idea what it's like - anyone a member there?

I'd be happy with a similar set up with Ben Dunne.

Cheers!

ILF

I live just across the road to Phisborough gym and I really wanted to try, but every day I'm passing the windows and I can see that it's so poor and quite... so probably even not worth to try, I know that Educogym is very close as well, but I didn't hear any opinions about this one

ulinbac · 20-01-2015 5:57pm

Just moved near the Sportsco gym on South Lotts Road.

Any recent reviews of the place?

Alf Veedersane · 20-01-2015 8:26pm

Been a while but it's pricey. Flyefit on Macken St and Baggot St cheaper and better equipped, IMO.

Dubdude · 02-03-2015 11:31am

Would anyone know how busy Ben Dunne Carlisle is first thing in the morning. Thinking of joining as it is on my way to work so would be handy.

BrigitaKont · 02-03-2015 7:14pm

Does anyone knows something about Ben Dunne Gym in Jervis st?

I live in D7, working in D3. Really wanna go to Westwood but it's too expensive for me at the moment. Looking for something else close to work or somewhere around oconell st or even close to Phibsborough (home)

Saipanne · 11-06-2015 9:14pm

kitten_k wrote: »

Anybody ever use TNDO Fitness East Wall? Am thinking of using them for PT sessions.

Anyone know about this place?

26-06-2015 12:12pm

hey living in portobello and looking into gyms nearby

your fitness gym
icon health club
iveagh fitness
swan

can anybody recommend one over the other or recommend any others in the area

Alf Veedersane · 26-06-2015 12:33pm

ronnoco13 wrote: »

hey living in portobello and looking into gyms nearby

your fitness gym
icon health club
iveagh fitness
swan

can anybody recommend one over the other or recommend any others in the area

Raw is Portobello.

YF would be my second choice.

The Swan is pants unless you like lots of cardio machines.

Caliden · 29-06-2015 10:46am

Joined Southside Stength and Fitness in Sandyford recently. Great gym and atmosphere with an unreal setup. Has strongman stuff for anyone interested in that too. 40 quid a month or 400 for the year.

I get in there normally about 7am and there's <10 people most of the time. Called in at 6pm one evening and is wasn't packed either. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.

http://www.southsidestrengthandfitness.ie/

Triceratops Ballet · 29-06-2015 11:06am

Dubdude wrote: »

Would anyone know how busy Ben Dunne Carlisle is first thing in the morning. Thinking of joining as it is on my way to work so would be handy.

It's busy enough in the morning, you won't be waiting for equipment, maybe the squat rack, or the battle ropes/ prowler but it's busier than any other gym I've been in between 6 and 8am. I don't think Carlisle is ever quiet tbh, the car park is always relatively full.

Mental_Legend · 04-07-2015 3:34pm

Can anyone tell me what the Ben Dunne gym in Blanchardstown is like? I'd mainly be going for cardio, resistance machines, possibly some free weights, and the pool. I'd be using the gym in the evenings and on weekends. The only potential issue is that I live about 20 minutes away by car. The price is very good though, much cheaper than anywhere around Ratoath (where I live) or Ashbourne. Is it worth the journey?

TheSheriff · 05-07-2015 3:01pm

Hey Guys,

Anyone joined to ICON on camden street and would give some insight?

Looking to join up as I work in town.

I plan on dropping in the next week or two but some unbiased opinions would be great!

Cheers

TS

LostArt · 06-07-2015 3:24pm

Hold off and join Flye on Georges St when it opens

Vahevala · 22-09-2015 10:25am

I live in Tyrrelstown but I was looking at Leisure point in Finglas as it is on my bus route home. What is that gym like or should I keep looking elsewhere?

Ilyana 2.0 · 24-09-2015 10:43pm

Hi, can anyone recommend TNT in Blackrock? I'm a woman looking to get into weight training but I haven't much to spend. I'm also a complete novice

Yer Aul One · 25-09-2015 4:30am

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

Hi, can anyone recommend TNT in Blackrock? I'm a woman looking to get into weight training but I haven't much to spend. I'm also a complete novice

I trained in TNT a few times. Found it very adequate. It has everything you need and a good amount of racks.
It is a weightlifting gym, their cardio machines are limited and were mostly broken when i was there in the summer.
The people working there were helpful and sound. Saw a PT stop his session to run over and stop someone lifting a way that was going to hurt him.

To be straight though, its not a very nice gym, you wouldnt be using the showers and there isn't any nice stretching floor areas. But as a functional gym, it is good

LostArt · 25-09-2015 9:38am

Yer Aul One wrote: »

To be straight though, its not a very nice gym, you wouldnt be using the showers and there isn't any nice stretching floor areas. But as a functional gym, it is good

I second this bit, I love it because it's a weightlifting gym but a lot of people won't like it.

Ilyana 2.0 · 28-09-2015 9:23pm

Thanks guys. It wouldn't bother me to shower at home, but it'd be nice to have the option.

Also looking at Raw on Richmond St as I work in the area. Any opinions?

Alf Veedersane · 28-09-2015 9:25pm

Ilyana 2.0 wrote: »

Also looking at Raw on Richmond St as I work in the area. Any opinions?

Great gym.

Plenty of equipment: 2 squat racks,
2 power rack, 2 benches and lots of dumbbells and fixed weight barbells. Good variety of machines.

Lunchtime was relatively quiet anytime I was there. It gets busy from about 5.45 on.

Nice vibe as well.

hurleronditch · 29-09-2015 5:11pm

ulinbac wrote: »

Just moved near the Sportsco gym on South Lotts Road.

Any recent reviews of the place?

It's not for you if you like free weights. One proper squat rack, along with a multigym yoke that has another rack in it, but this usually gets taken over for a circuit class around 7 every evening.

Nowhere to deadlift, and I once got told off for deadlifting on the floor as "it's not designed for it". Banks of cardio machines, and a fairly basic selection of weights machines. Gets very busy in the evenings. Lots of classes eye if that's your thing. Lovely pool and jacuzzi/steam/sauna which I still use, but won't go near the gym.

Have taken on membership in Witness fit in Castleforbes in D1. Very much the rough and ready "Raw" style vibe, loads of racks, bars, Dumbbells and space for deadlifting/cleans etc, along with an astro turf space for tyre flips, prowler and battle ropes etc. no showers is the main drawback, but as a pure lifting gym it's perfect.

Generally a good vibe as all the trainers seem to be mates with each other so there's generally a bit of craic around the place and a good buzz. I have no attachment I just like the place.

VonLuck · 31-01-2016 10:54am

Has anyone found that the Ben Dunne Carlisle gym has gotten worse in the recent months? It is the busiest I have ever seen it with queues for most machines at any hour. Some members of staff are very unhelpful and if you ask them a question you get very abrupt answers and they seem put out by having to answer.

Broken equipment takes forever to get fixed, or sometimes just disappears altogether! There's also been a clock that has stopped for over 3 weeks now with no sign of anyone bothering to put in a battery.

You'd think with all the new memberships that they could spare a couple of pennies to maintain a certain standard in the place.

Zorin100 · 10-08-2016 9:06am

With many years of being a member of a gym in many countries around the world. I would recommend avoiding Energie Parkwest. I google the gym and found what i thought to be an excellent offer, on arrival the energetic Sales person whisked me around the facilities, though many looked worn and few members actually in the gym I was given explanations of replacing equipment and an outstanding service verbally. Also viewing the pool from the gallery gave little evidence of what i found on my first visit to be shabby, and a poor experience than what was sold to me.

The sales person was excellent at their job and persuade me to part with a years membership upfront.

On further discussions with another member it was quickly discovered that i had been hoodwinked and not the only person to be misled. I filled a form to request a refund within 72 hours of joining and the measures by Shane and the MD Jim on trying to get my money back has been outrageous. I am now taking further action via the appropriate avenues but recommend friends, colleagues and those with concerns to avoid experiencing a similar situation as i have had!!!!

Blacktie. · 10-08-2016 9:16am

Zorin100 wrote: »

On further discussions with another member it was quickly discovered that i had been hoodwinked and not the only person to be misled.

But what's actually wrong with the gym?

LoveBiscuits · 10-08-2016 10:11am

Zorin100 wrote: »

With many years of being a member of a gym in many countries around the world. I would recommend avoiding Energie Parkwest.

Blacktie. wrote: »

But what's actually wrong with the gym?

Wow, I'm a lurker around here and practically never reply/post but after reading what you wrote on Energie Parkwest I felt the need to echo your thoughts. I've been a member here for over a year now and while I find the staff are all very nice and approachable, the gym itself is awful! I'm a member out of convenience really. I work nearby. Recently there was 14 cardio machines out of order for a long period of time, The dumbbells are in tatters with chunks of rubber and weight numbers missing from most of them, The place is filthy! Dust everywhere, Rotted floorboards from bad air conditioning units constantly dripping, Grimy steamroom and pool floor. Filthy lockers, an entrance finger print scanner that rarely works.

They recently got "new" equipment but it's all second hand as far as I can tell. I've only used the "new rowing machines" and the chain on the one I used kept slipping! Caused me to crack my shins on the handle when I gave it a pull with mid workout and was met with zero resistance! There was a stretching area that's now replaced with an "astro" mat and weight sled. There's usually classes on so can't stretch in that room. Haven't figured out where to stretch/warm up yet that's not in the way.

They've now rearranged some of the weights area with the free weights area being overcrowded with cable machine put in there. No idea why they moved the squat rack away from the mirror where you could keep an eye on your form. But now they put the bench press there so your back is to the mirror! what's the point ?

All the above is just my observations and opinions on the place but have heard similar thoughts from other members spoken aloud in the locker room!

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