Gyms in Limerick City

Lazers pew pew

Just after moving into the new apartment complex by Jurys, looking for a decent gym. I'm not big into bodybuilding or owt, but just somewhere to go on the threadmill for 30 minutes and do a few free weights. Any ideas on good ones, with a good price?

Is MK fitness closed?

FutureGuy

I'm in JJB fitness out at the Childers Road shopping center, great gym, really good facilities. And if you join this weekend, you'll get a free bike!!! (psst...just say I recommended you too )

Outside of JJB, there are a few more including a gym in the Hilton and theres the gym in UL (avoid imho). I'm not sure about MK fitness.

Lazers pew pew

cheers FG, i was a member in the UL one, got the summer deal, i stay well away from JJB, i lived right across the road from it and my mates are members there, he said it was nigh on impossible to get a machine in there, all the buff Russkis were hogging them

Mr E

JJB is great, Lazers, but you have to pick your times. I think its fine in the morning before work, or at lunchtime for a quick mid-day workout.

However its nuts in the evening. You'll get a treadmill most of the time, but doing any weights is a pain in the ass (especially if you're doing supersets, drop sets etc where you need multiple weights/machines).

Lazers pew pew

I work on the dock road and live practically there as well
MK would be ideal but their phone number doesnt work, gets me thinking they've shut
is le crunch closed?

FutureGuy

Crunch is now a bank

Lazers pew pew

FutureGuy wrote: »

Crunch is now a bank

a **** bank ?

1huge1

I was at JJB's all summer, found the great place and never once had to wait to use any machines.

Vegeta

1huge1 wrote: »

I was at JJB's all summer, found the great place and never once had to wait to use any machines.

I have to say the opposite, I used the free weights section a lot and I was constantly waiting for benches etc. turned a 1 hour work out into 1 and a half easily

So much so in fact that I bought all my own equipment for home

trevufc

anyone been to the gym at grove island?

desmondkenny

Hey Pew Pew - was looking for you for a fight, but no show!!

I'm in Ul - I have the advantage of having a girl who works in the college, so I admittedly get it cheap (€29 a month), but I have to say it's fine. Never have to wait too much for free weights, and not at all if you're early enough during the week or on the weekends.

Changing rooms are crap for space, unless you use the pool changing room, but then you can't really have a proper shower.

And the classes aren't really up for much - compared to gyms I've been in previously (most notably westpark fitness in Tallaght, best gym I've ever been a member in)

The one really great thing about UL is the pool - can't beat the 50m, and the hanging tracki

johnbeau

I am building a database of gyms across ireland so if you can recommend a great gym please let me know. This isn't a commercial site so it's free for the gyms and free for the users...but I do want to build it on strong recommendations. http://www.gymvisit.com/findagym.htm?loc=europe/ireland

desmondkenny

desmondkenny wrote: »

And the classes aren't really up for much - compared to gyms I've been in previously (most notably westpark fitness in Tallaght, best gym I've ever been a member in)

Are you well in the head. Richierobics is a national treasure.

Poxyshamrock

Is there a Gym in the Marriott Hotel?

Kess73

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

Is there a Gym in the Marriott Hotel?

Savoy Aqua and Fitness Club



http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/fitness-center/snnmc-limerick-marriott-hotel/

fergusm76

In relation to MK Fitness, I believe it's closed. I remember a piece in the Post or maybe the Leader stating that with the opening of so many gyms around (Punches, Quality, JJB etc) they (both MK and Quay Leisure - formerly Crunch) weren't getting the custom.

CerebralCortex

Does anybody know of a list of good gyms on the Ennis road in Limerick really hate the taught of having to go into town in the mornings. The Green Hills sucks by the way.

sineadgalway

i think there is a new place calles dave sheahan fitness opened near mk on the dock road now, lots of ads in the post....I'm in the Quality hotel, handy for me in that its on the way home from work. Its not huge but has everything you need and never too busy (apart from January)

Ashfield

Well lads,
just looking for some info on gyms in limerick,
everything on the fitness forum is mainly leinster based,
can anyone recommend a good relaxed gym where i can do some basic fitness exercises and some weights aswell?
Thanks

1huge1

I was a member at jjb's gym for last summer, was highly impressed and not a single problem.

Though to be honest this has been discussed many time on this forum at this stage and a simple search will help you find what your looking for.

If your interested in JJB's gym pm me and I'll tell you everything you need to know.

kram_araman

The University has a good Gym with a large pool and suspended indoor running track so you could check that out

itsallaboutheL

The hilton has a v.nice set up for what you're looking for....

limerick_man

The Quality Hotel has a nice set up

sharkDawg

sineadgalway wrote: »

i think there is a new place calles dave sheahan fitness opened near mk on the dock road now, lots of ads in the post....

Does anyone know if this place actually exists and what it is like?

Mr E

I did PT with Dave for years and I can vouch for the guy. He changed my whole perspective on exercise.

Looks like his website is going through a revamp, but address and contact details are listed.

http://www.davesheahan.ie/

sharkDawg

Mr E wrote: »

I did PT with Dave for years and I can vouch for the guy. He changed my whole perspective on exercise.

Looks like his website is going through a revamp, but address and contact details are listed.

http://www.davesheahan.ie/

Thanks Mr.E. I saw that alright, is his gym on Windmill Street? I'll give him a call

itsallaboutheL

CerebralCortex wrote: »

Does anybody know of a list of good gyms on the Ennis road in Limerick really hate the taught of having to go into town in the mornings. The Green Hills sucks by the way.

It infact both sucks and blows..

Athough theres a nice little leg press id like to rob.:p

CraftySue

Mr E, How much roughly was dave sheehan, for personal training. I have been trying to find info on personal trainers in limerick, with little success. dave Sheehan is the only name cropping up, but his website gives little info on the cost involved. thanks

gaf1983

desmondkenny wrote: »

And the classes aren't really up for much - compared to gyms I've been in previously (most notably westpark fitness in Tallaght, best gym I've ever been a member in)

I've found the Trak Attack Circuits Training in UL really good - would that count as a class?

Anyone here a member of the Hilton's? Thoughts?

CerebralCortex, the Limerick Lawn Tennis Club actually have a fairly decently equipped gym, right on the Ennis Road, might be worth asking how much it is to join.

Had a look at that Dave Sheahan guy's website - one phrase bugged me: "Corporate Health." So what, do you need to own a 08 Merc and extensive share options and generally lead a lifestyle like Patrick Bateman before you can benefit from those training sessions? Thought it was a pretty pretentious phrase to use in relation to a gym.

Mr E

CraftySue wrote: »

Mr E, How much roughly was dave sheehan, for personal training. I have been trying to find info on personal trainers in limerick, with little success. dave Sheehan is the only name cropping up, but his website gives little info on the cost involved. thanks

Not sure, Sue. I was getting a preferential rate the last time I was with him because I was a long time client. Not sure what he charges for new clients these days... why not give him a call?

gaf1983 wrote: »

Had a look at that Dave Sheahan guy's website - one phrase bugged me: "Corporate Health." So what, do you need to own a 08 Merc and extensive share options and generally lead a lifestyle like Patrick Bateman before you can benefit from those training sessions? Thought it was a pretty pretentious phrase to use in relation to a gym.

I don't think so, gaf. Corporate Health means group discount deals for companies. Nothing to do with yuppies.

gaf1983

My bad.

tomcollins97

Kess73 wrote: »

Savoy Aqua and Fitness Club



http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/fitness-center/snnmc-limerick-marriott-hotel/

Hi kess,

Whats this place like? does it have a spa?

Cheers,
Tom

aidanshan

Hi, My name is Aidan Shanahan and I run Personal Training in JJB Fitness Club on the Childers Rd. State of the art equipment, really competitive rates and my personal assistance guarantee results. Give me a call on 085 7196609. Looking forward to hearing from you

josullivan0hgmi

The Dave Sheahan gym on windmill street is where MK Fittness used to be. The swimming pool that was there in the MK days is now gone.
I was in there this morning to have a look and inquire about joining. Looks good. More of a weights gym then a cardio, there are only 6 treadmills but shed loads of weights.

They also have 2 gyms opening in Shannon and the gym at the South Court Hotel. I was told membership of Windmill Street allows off peak use of the other 3 gyms.

sharkDawg

josullivan0hgmi wrote: »

The Dave Sheahan gym on windmill street is where MK Fittness used to be. The swimming pool that was there in the MK days is now gone.
I was in there this morning to have a look and inquire about joining. Looks good. More of a weights gym then a cardio, there are only 6 treadmills but shed loads of weights.

They also have 2 gyms opening in Shannon and the gym at the South Court Hotel. I was told membership of Windmill Street allows off peak use of the other 3 gyms.

Plus you get money off if you pay by standing order. I joined about a month a go and must say its a fantasic gym if a little cramped, definately more lifting than cardio orientated, which suits me, plus there are certain classes on in there which are not to be missed . Great atmosphere in the place too,

TripleAce

Hi,

where is the Dave Sheahan gym located? I have been in the JJB for the last couple of years and at the Crunch before that, so i'd like to change gym once in a while - it gives me a new injection of motivation!

Is it in town? Do they have good weight/machine equipment? I am not into cardio, so I don't really mind that....

Amazotheamazing

It's located down near Mount Kenneth house off Henry street. Not sure what type of gym it is.

limerickliving

It's crazy the amount of people in JJB at the moment. 35 Euro for one month attracts alot of people.

I'd try to avoid it while this promotion is on.

Mr E

I was going to start a new thread about this, but this one would suit my question -

Whats the story with the JJB shop closing? Will this impact the gym at all?
(I thought the 2 might come as a package - if one closes, what happens the other one?)

limerickliving

I'd be very surprised if JJB gym closes, it must be the busiest Gym in limerick. Aparantly JJB is closing 72 Shops between UK & IRE.

The Gym is surely a little goldmine.

Mr E

I think so too, LL, but you'd never know.

I was in there last night, and I'd say there were at least 50 people if not more in there. It was packed.

TripleAce

Bumping this up.

The situation is really desperate here, I went to check the Dave Sheahan both in the City Centre and in the South Court and you couldn't squeeze an extra person in there....there is no much room really and the machines are quite old, especially at the South Court - not impressed at all. I also went to check at Punches Cross, and well not much for weights training in there either.

My membership at JJB is due for renewal soon and unless I find something nice in town I will stay there.
Money is not a problem, as this is my main hobby, but I can't believe these gyms charge more than the JJB!!! If JJB charges 10, they shouldn't be charging more than 4 for what they offer :eek:

Would you know any better place that I can check? Can't believe there is nothing decent apart from JJB in a city the size of Limerick
Such a pity that they close the Crunch Fitness Club in town:mad:

the drifter

UL!! ok its a little bit messed up at the moment as there waiting for the new floor..it is the best gym in limerick in my opinion...

irelandsown

I'm a member in JJB and its gone crazy. The crowd there tonight was unreal. There has to come a point where they cant take any more members. They are constantly showing people around though.

I didnt know the shop was closing. No wonder they gave me a new membership card for 2 euro that gives me 10% off in the shop.

Jumpy

Dont even bother with the gym at the Hilton. Its tiny with barely any equipment, and they tried to ask for about 70 a month. They dont even have a bench press.

RonMexico

Why not try Olympic Gold opposite Donkey Fords?

TripleAce

irelandsown wrote: »

I didnt know the shop was closing. No wonder they gave me a new membership card for 2 euro that gives me 10% off in the shop.

They tricked you

TripleAce

RonMexico wrote: »

Why not try Olympic Gold opposite Donkey Fords?

Hi, where is this located?

RonMexico

Its near St. Johns Hospital straight across the road from Donkey Fords. You have to go up a stairs. Can't think of the street name.

Ciara_MoloneyPT

Hello my name is Ciara Moloney ... contact me via PM here on Boards for Personal Training Info.

styer

Does anyone know what the gym in the Quality hotel is like... does it get very busy?