Gym Reviews

themoocher

does anyone know if universal gym is still open or any any other more 'hardcore' gyms than the commercial gyms on the northside???

COH

themoocher wrote: »

does anyone know if universal gym is still open or any any other more 'hardcore' gyms than the commercial gyms on the northside???

It is indeed. There's also Unique Physique in Kilbarrack run by the lads that used to run Powerhouse in town. You cant go wrong with Hercs on Lurgan St either

Ki ki

Meredith wrote: »

Has anyone tried the pay as you go fitness class in Newpark, Blackrock?

Yeah, I've been to a few and enjoyed them.

Fitbox is really good. A great work out and the instructor is top.

Circuit training is also pretty intense (especially on a Wednesday night). If you're new to it don't expect too much help from the instructor as he's usually the other side of the hall doing his own work out.

I haven't tried the Body Conditioning or Bosu Ball but I have friends who go regularly and love them.

engrish?

Can anyone recommend a gym to me in Dublin City Centre? I am training for an Iron Man and I need a gym with a pool, weights and cardio equipment - I dont have a huge amount to spend.

I was in crunch but I cant afford it and I didnt like it.

I was looking at Countess Markievicz which is €300 for the year but I see a lot of bad reviews of the place. I work close to temple bar and I would like to have a gym I could visit during lunch and before work which was close by.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dathai

The Trinity College gym is just down by Pearse Street Dart station. Loads in my job use it. They've a pool, load of cardio equipment and a weights area by the looks of it.

d'Oracle

engrish? wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a gym to me in Dublin City Centre? I am training for an Iron Man and I need a gym with a pool, weights and cardio equipment - I dont have a huge amount to spend.

I was in crunch but I cant afford it and I didnt like it.

I was looking at Countess Markievicz which is €300 for the year but I see a lot of bad reviews of the place. I work close to temple bar and I would like to have a gym I could visit during lunch and before work which was close by.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I don't see anything wrong with Markievicz.

It looks clean enough. The weights room is probably a nightmare if its busy cos it long and narrow......and some of the machines are frankly bizarre. But if you are training for an ironman, it shouldn't matter.

engrish?

d'Oracle wrote: »

I don't see anything wrong with Markievicz.

It looks clean enough. The weights room is probably a nightmare if its busy cos it long and narrow......and some of the machines are frankly bizarre. But if you are training for an ironman, it shouldn't matter.

hey,

I went in there the other day - my only concern is with the amount of time I will be in there, I'd like it to be clean enough. It seems fine but while I was there (lunch time) the place looked mobbed.

Trinity looks great but they have a joining fee - I just cant pay a joining fee to a gym, it kills me inside to part with betweeen €70 and €200 every time you change location or gym.

Thanks - if anyone has another suggestion I would appreciate it. I will be running out my Cruch contract until Christmas.

johnfás

Does anybody know if there is any room for negotiation in Riverview prices? I toured it today and was quoted 124 a month and a "special" of 49 for a joining fee.

Hanley

johnfás wrote: »

Does anybody know if there is any room for negotiation in Riverview prices? I toured it today and was quoted 124 a month and a "special" of 49 for a joining fee.

You could try, but it's a pretty high level in demand club, so unlikely.

Robdude

Can someone help me find a gym? I've been searching online but I worry that I've missed something.

I'll be working near the IFSC (but not inside of it - I'll be on 'George's Dock') and I live on Upper Leeson street. I'd like to hit the gym after work, so something that isn't terribly far out of the way would be perfect.

I'm not very interested in cardio or group classes, I just want some barbells/squat rack/free weights to do my thing with. And I'm pretty poor, so the cheaper the better.

I've heard of RAW Condition Gym - but it sounds like it might be too much for me to afford. Truthfully 50 euro a month is the absolute max I could pay and still make rent. If there aren't any gyms like that, I totally understand, I just thought I'd ask.

ucd.1985

Robdude wrote: »

Can someone help me find a gym? I've been searching online but I worry that I've missed something.

I'll be working near the IFSC (but not inside of it - I'll be on 'George's Dock') and I live on Upper Leeson street. I'd like to hit the gym after work, so something that isn't terribly far out of the way would be perfect.

I'm not very interested in cardio or group classes, I just want some barbells/squat rack/free weights to do my thing with. And I'm pretty poor, so the cheaper the better.

I've heard of RAW Condition Gym - but it sounds like it might be too much for me to afford. Truthfully 50 euro a month is the absolute max I could pay and still make rent. If there aren't any gyms like that, I totally understand, I just thought I'd ask.

Pretty sure Raw works out at a lot less than €600 for the year.

€399 last time I checked.

johnfás

Robdude wrote: »

Can someone help me find a gym? I've been searching online but I worry that I've missed something.

I'll be working near the IFSC (but not inside of it - I'll be on 'George's Dock') and I live on Upper Leeson street. I'd like to hit the gym after work, so something that isn't terribly far out of the way would be perfect.

I'm not very interested in cardio or group classes, I just want some barbells/squat rack/free weights to do my thing with. And I'm pretty poor, so the cheaper the better.

I've heard of RAW Condition Gym - but it sounds like it might be too much for me to afford. Truthfully 50 euro a month is the absolute max I could pay and still make rent. If there aren't any gyms like that, I totally understand, I just thought I'd ask.

The Ben Dunne place on Jervis Street is only €195 a year or €165 if three of you join together. It is about 20 minutes walk from George's Dock, considerably less on a bike and also on the Red Luas Line. Probably not the best of gyms but might suit if on a tight budget.

Poccington

Anyone have any experience of training in Morton Stadium?

I've been using the gym in work since IP closed and it's utterly ****e. So been looking at going back to a proper gym and Morton Stadium works out fairly convenient for me.

link_2007

ucd.1985 wrote: »

Pretty sure Raw works out at a lot less than €600 for the year.

€399 last time I checked.

Going up to €499, I'd say the €600 is if you are paying monthly.

daveyc21

Poccington wrote: »

Anyone have any experience of training in Morton Stadium?

I've been using the gym in work since IP closed and it's utterly ****e. So been looking at going back to a proper gym and Morton Stadium works out fairly convenient for me.

http://www.mortonstadium.ie/#/hp-gym/4548302258 you probably have checked out this anyway but I used to train there a good bit when I was sprinting been revamped with top of the line gear so you could do an awful lot worse.

eleven1

did u try energiefitness in clarendon street ! they have a pool +...... , but u have to ask about prices, my advice is if u want join the gym do it now , b4 xmas, otherwise in january prices will go up , now their business is very quiet they will give u the best deals. after new year , with new year resolutions in mind , gyms r no go !!!!

d'Oracle

I was sort of waiting till things were finished but I'm not sure they will ever be now, they guys seem to be constantly tweaking and improving stuff.

Ironside is a serious Gym.
Its a Strength and Conditioning facility aimed primarily at athletes and lifters, but half broken Gym rats like myself are more than welcome, as I have been from very early on indeed.

The facility is well equipped with Olympic Bars, tonnes of plates, dumbells to (I believe) 60kg, Some speciality bars (Trap bar, Axles, logs etc), 7 assorted racks, a monolift and two specialised bench presses. (you can bench in more or less all the racks.) There are also 2 platforms for picking stuff up off. You will literally not be stuck for a place to do anything training in Ironside. Unless you want to do treadmill intervals. Bands and some chains are also available as well as two sets of bumpers at the platforms.

There is a 20m 2 lane sprint track in the middle where people run, carry loads and pull sleds. A Brower timing system is available for testing or timed sprints.
There is a prowler.

The gym also has a small selection of kettlebells and the Westside/Elitefts holy trinity of a Reverse Hyper, Glute-Ham Raise and 45 Degree Back raise benches. To round things off there is a leg press and cable crossover machine in the corner.

The gym has recently expanded to include changing rooms and extra room for the dumbell area. Personally I could care less about changing rooms but it is a welcome addition by other members. The Dumbbell area is a very useful addition as the racks and speciality equipment now have lots of space making a good open safe environment. The place has been steadily developing & improving since I joined absolute Kudos to Dave and Barry for that.

As a result of its origins as a strongman facility, there is a certain amount of strongman implements in the Gym. Some are available to train with and some.... well you should probably be supervised with those ones anyway.

Ironside also Houses the East Coast Barbell olympic weightlifting club.
Where some of the countries finest Olympic Lifters can be seen training now and again. By contrast Token also trains there. The lads who run the club are very knowledgeable coaches and are approachable and sound men in my experience. They also brought along the Chartered high performance sports Physiotherapist, Emma Gallivan who now works out of the Ironside Building.

It is basically a one stop shop for strength athletics training. Cept maybe Highland games.

This gym is not a health spa. Do not expect polished chrome and spotless carpets. Expect Black Iron, chalk and noise. But also expect a supportive hard-working "club man" atmosphere that Barry and Dave have worked hard to cultivate.

The only drawback in my eyes might be a lack of indoor cardio options. But then again there is a truck load of world out there so either get out and run or shut up and do your swings and farmers walks.:)

Literally, if I had to move house now proximity to Ironside would be a serious factor for consideration. I cannot say enough about this gym.

http://ironsidegym.ie/

gavtron

gonna pay them a visit in the new year cheers d'Oracle!

JJayoo

Got a years membership to the NUIGalway gym for 250. Its the current student price, but they seem very keen to get new members.

I was a member with Peak Physique before and they sent me 3 x 50 euro vouchers. These can be used against the current full year membership,so you can get it for 149.

If anyone in Galway wants them pm me, have to be used before the 1st jan.

singlesnights

Once I get a car, I'll definitely join Ironside gym - looks exactly what I need.

Cheers for the review d'Oracle - very helpful.

tem

went to ben dunne's gym in sandyford to-day, with my €195 cash for the year...they wouldn't accept it.........only credit and laser cards....but i don't have either....first business i've been too that refuses cash )))

roashter

You're better off to pay by credit card.
If you pay by cash or laser and the gym goes bust then you have no chance of refund.
If you pay by credit card then you have some comeback. (As far as i know)

Bairdsy

Hi all,

I just finished up my membership to Energie fitness as I have moved. Was wondering whether anyone had any comments about Ben Dunne gyms in general and in particular the one in Sandyford. Any ideas how busy it gets? I'm looking to use free weights but hate it when there is no room.

Thanks!

The Davestator

There's a thread here about it. Should only be a few pages back I reckon.

eimear10

ANybody have more recent deals on at the moment ? thinking of joining

jedgar

It's very cheap. And probably ideal if you don't mind waiting and know what you are doing. If you are looking for cheap, try some of the county council clubs.

placebo29

hey guys,

thinking of joining here as its nearby and seems to have the best deal around for me. just wondering if there are any members on here who can say how they find it?

I'm a total gym newbie so was even nervous goin in to tour the place but they seem pretty sound. any advice?

drdeadlift

placebo29 wrote: »

hey guys,

thinking of joining here as its nearby and seems to have the best deal around for me. just wondering if there are any members on here who can say how they find it?

I'm a total gym newbie so was even nervous goin in to tour the place but they seem pretty sound. any advice?

If you liked the atmosphere,equipment,facilities and staff sure give it a go.Go have a look around and compare if your unsure.
Your alternatives Raw south Richmond street,ymca Aungier street,Camden court hotel upper Camden street,Iveagh Fitness Club Bride street.

EdenHazard

placebo29 wrote: »

hey guys,

thinking of joining here as its nearby and seems to have the best deal around for me. just wondering if there are any members on here who can say how they find it?

I'm a total gym newbie so was even nervous goin in to tour the place but they seem pretty sound. any advice?

I really like this gym, but why I was in it I don't know, live wayyyyy too far away to have stayed but when I was there it was good, like theres nothing amazing about it but I enjoyed my time there

NicoSanty

I live in Templeogue and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for gyms around or near this area.

Had a tour of the Carlisle earlier and it seems alrite but would like some other options.