Gym Reviews

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.

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!!!!

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!

Anyone recommend a gym in Coolock/Raheny area. I mostly do weights but trying incorporate more cardio. I used to be in Ben Dunne cherrywood which was excellent, so am hoping to get somewhere similar this side of town.

Im in westwood clontarf and have to say its a fantastic Gym.Classes from 6/7 am until 9 at night.Tons of classes with great variety.
HUge weights area,tons of benches,huge selection of weights,functional fitness aea and a boxing gym/room with ring and many hanging boxing bags ideal for anyone wanting to use boxing/boxfit to keep inshape.Skipping ropes,pads and gloves etc etc provided.
Great spa area with steam room,hot tub/Jacuzzi and massive 50 metre pool with kids play area.
For kids there is also a massive jungle gym and smaller toddler area for them to play in.
Classes to suit everyone -boxfit,spin HIIT,kettlebells, rig fitness/circuits etc etc.
Its is one of the more expensive gyms but if you are going to use it frequently its hard to beat.

You've obviously never been to westwood.