crossfit ireland vs crossfit dublin?

Spunk84

wats the difference in these places?

i want to join but i want to know the above,

i leave in kildare but work in dublin. also is there any crossfit actual in the city or just sandyford?


also why so far from the city center one would think the closer to the city more business :rolleyes:?

Zamboni

Both offer a free induction class.
Why not go to each and find out yourself?

Regards location...city commercial rents and upward only rent reviews would be considerable.
At least both of the facilities are close to M50 and serviced by bus and luas.

columok

I've no experience with Crossfit Dublin so can't comment but can highly highly recommend Crossfit Ireland. Have been training there since February and training with Colm O'Reilly since 2003 who I highly recommend as a coach. I've been loving my time training out there and think they're hard to beat in terms of coaching, facilities and most of all a great training atmosphere!

Zamboni wrote:

Both offer a free induction class.
Why not go to each and find out yourself?

Good idea. Try both for yourself and run with whatever works better for you!

Assets Model

I initially thought it was a drag they weren't in the city centre but having trained with crossfit Ireland I can say it's worth travelilng to the 'burbs for.

1ceman

I haven't trained with them but been down to Crossfit Ireland a few times as my trainer works out of there and did an Olympic lifting workshop with Colm (one of the Crossfit Ireland coaches as mentioned above) and they are a pretty solid crew.

If my situation allowed, I'd definitely be training with Crossfit Ireland. I've actually been daydreaming about it for the past couple of weeks :pac::pac:

d'Oracle

Spunk84 wrote: »

also why so far from the city center one would think the closer to the city more business :rolleyes:?

The Luas will get you there lickety split.

I have trained on occasion with Colm and Will at CFI.
I have also attended some of their seminars.
They are quality coaches, top blokes and run a great gym.
I would recommend them highly.

I have no experience of CF Dublin, but he could be for all I know great too.
I reckon Zamboni has the best idea, go for the intro session and go with who feels best.

Transform

CFI for the win but i am totally biased even if i have trained in both

Dotcomdolly

And they're both in the same industrial estate?
So what's the place in Tallaght, it does crossfit bootcamps?

Hanley

Dotcomdolly wrote: »

And they're both in the same industrial estate?
So what's the place in Tallaght, it does crossfit bootcamps?

Crossfit Ireland was based in Tallaght up until the start of the year??

I'm in the CF Ireland camp too anyway. I train there on occassion and always seem to find myself up there randomly. It's a really slick set up with great coaching. The new gym is class and keeps getting better every time I see it.

Dotcomdolly

Hanley wrote: »

Crossfit Ireland was based in Tallaght up until the start of the year??

Ah shame, it's much nearer to me than Sandyford. Definitely something I'm going to look in to after the half-mar in September anyway.

g'em

Dotcomdolly wrote: »

Ah shame, it's much nearer to me than Sandyford. Definitely something I'm going to look in to after the half-mar in September anyway.

afaik there's still a guy who runs CrossFit Bootcamps in Tallaght, it's in the same building that Chupasart Muay Thai runs from. I'll find out the details for you...

Colm_OReilly

As far as I'm aware the place in Tallaght isn't an affiliate or CF certified.

Hanley

Colm_OReilly wrote: »

As far as I'm aware the place in Tallaght isn't an affiliate or CF certified.

I was about to say... Unless he's affiliated, it's not crossfit.

g'em

Hanley wrote: »

I was about to say... Unless he's affiliated, it's not crossfit.

Fair enough, someone should tell him that so

Dotcomdolly

I think he does say crossfit - style bootcamp.
Like the NEW Virginia Andrews huh?

d'Oracle

Dotcomdolly wrote: »

I think he does say crossfit - style bootcamp.

If it was in the states, he would be getting a crossfit - style Lawsuit.:D

Credit should be given where due.
Crossfit itself is open source, but if you are trading off their name, then you should pay your dues.

Zamboni

He should just call it a metabolic conditioning bootcamp.
He would not have any issues then.

redzerredzer

I have trained at CFI and CFD and the coaching is excellent in both.

Check out both free intros and see how you feel.

If you have played lots of sport, I recommend Crossfit Dublin. Nearly everybody there is or has played soccer, rugby, gaa, hockey or something aswel as doing their crossfit. Its also great being coached by two guys who have played pro rugby.

There seems to be good encouragement for weight loss and trying something new at Crossfit Ireland.

Either way, good luck to both camps. Its great to see Crossfit taking off over here.

Will Heffernan

g'em wrote: »

Fair enough, someone should tell him that so

Just needs to pay his $1000 and he'd be sorted I think.

Will Heffernan

d'Oracle wrote: »

If it was in the states, he would be getting a crossfit - style Lawsuit.:D

Credit should be given where due.
Crossfit itself is open source, but if you are trading off their name, then you should pay your dues.

You beat me to it...pay your money like everyone else and you are good to go.

SanoVitae

I heard there were 2 Crossfit locations in Sandyford. Is this still the case? If so, does anyone have any contact details for the one that I've heard specialises in training teams? As far as I recall, it's not Crossfit Ireland - it's the other one.

Cheers for any help.

Edwardius

Cf Dublin ain't in sandyford anymore, Relocated to Blackrock.

SanoVitae

Thanks - thats what I suspected.

hug0

Crossfit guys please come to city centre or north side would love to go to it but you are on opposite end of the city to me.

unga bunga

Colm_OReilly wrote: »

As far as I'm aware the place in Tallaght isn't an affiliate or CF certified.

Is Crossfit Ireland properly affiliated?

Zamboni

unga bunga wrote: »

Is Crossfit Ireland properly affiliated?

Crossfit Ireland and Crossfit Dublin are the only affiliates listed under Ireland on Crossfit.com.

Gear Freak

I train at Crossfit Ireland and I must say that I've been seriosuly impressed with the place. I haven't trained in Blackrock so I don't know what they are like, but I cannot recommend CrossFit Ireland highly enough.

The trainers are great and the other members are really encouraging so its an awesome place to train.

thehamo

Guys, can I just ask, how much does it cost to train in Cross Fit?

Reason being, my job situatuion doesnt exaclty allow me to make big expenditures and im finding it hard enough going to the physio to get my back fixed but it has to be done.

I know i'd find out after I did the intro session, but last thing I want is to go all the way out to sandyford, realise I love cross fit, but also find out I cant afford it!

Thanks.

SanoVitae

thehamo - where are you based?

thehamo

Im over in Glasnevin area, Northside

SanoVitae

I highly recommend you check out Informed Performance - it's located in Glasnevin!

http://informedperformance.com/

thehamo

Cheers SanoVitae, Looks good alright, il get in contact with them after my next session with the physio on Wednesday!

SanoVitae

You're very welcome. I envy you having it right on your doorstep!

discus

I'd have to back Informed Performance. Quality coaching. I'd recommend taking a look at their website, find the location and pop in to see what goes on. Best decision I've made in terms of paying for gym / coaching.

You're very welcome. I envy you having it right on your doorstep!

Tell me about it. I make a 16km round trip every time I go... And sometimes I'm in twice a day

d'Oracle

thehamo wrote: »

Guys, can I just ask, how much does it cost to train in Cross Fit?

Reason being, my job situatuion doesnt exaclty allow me to make big expenditures and im finding it hard enough going to the physio to get my back fixed but it has to be done.

I know i'd find out after I did the intro session, but last thing I want is to go all the way out to sandyford, realise I love cross fit, but also find out I cant afford it!

Thanks.

There is a CrossFit Gym opening on the Malahide Road soon.

mack32

A buddy of mine goes to crossfit Dublin, it's behind the industrial estate in Blackrock off Carysfort avenue.

The guy there seems to know his stuff, I think he has a rugby background and afaik the Leinster team train there the odd time, Malcolm O’Kelly is a regular there.

Now for the negatives - It’s in the region of 150euro a month and (for me) classes aren’t that regular, there are five classes a day midweek, (one early, one at lunch and three in the evenings), two on a Saturday and none at all on a Sunday. If there are no classes running the building is locked up and you can’t do your own thing

See the FAQ here

G86

SanoVitae wrote: »

I highly recommend you check out Informed Performance - it's located in Glasnevin!

http://informedperformance.com/

+1
Works out cheaper too

peteclarke

the answer is that it cost too much.
crossfit is great and the guys at crossfit dublin are very good. michael does have a background in rugby. he was on the irish schools team and signed for an english premier team after. not sure which one but maybe leicester (forgive me if im wrong). he played pro for smaller teams in australia and south africa too.
the only problem is that both dublin afilliates are too expensive. 160 - 190 is way too much. they do have good size warehouses and some over heads but come on, 190! remember this info is on the net for free. all you need is the internet and a couple of friends to give you the competitive push that a class enviornment brings.
if you dont know anyone who will train with you, i accept its tough to try wods on your own. you will get better results with a class.
its only a matter of time until somebody opens up at a more reasonable price. crossfit belfast ( the unit ) or whatever they are called are 45 sterling.

Chet Zar

peteclarke wrote: »

the answer is that it cost too much.
crossfit is great and the guys at crossfit dublin are very good. michael does have a background in rugby. he was on the irish schools team and signed for an english premier team after. not sure which one but maybe leicester (forgive me if im wrong). he played pro for smaller teams in australia and south africa too.
the only problem is that both dublin afilliates are too expensive. 160 - 190 is way too much. they do have good size warehouses and some over heads but come on, 190! remember this info is on the net for free. all you need is the internet and a couple of friends to give you the competitive push that a class enviornment brings.
if you dont know anyone who will train with you, i accept its tough to try wods on your own. you will get better results with a class.
its only a matter of time until somebody opens up at a more reasonable price. crossfit belfast ( the unit ) or whatever they are called are 45 sterling.

So if the average price is 175 euro, and let's say the average attendee goes 3x per week, that works out at less than 15 euro per class for expert tuition and coaching in a motivational environment where you get to meet new people, get support/encouragement and get to use thousands of euro worth of equipment for your WODs...you in all seriousness reckon 15 euro a class is too much for that?

Doug Cartel

Chet Zar wrote: »

So if the average price is 175 euro, and let's say the average attendee goes 3x per week, that works out at less than 15 euro per class for expert tuition and coaching in a motivational environment where you get to meet new people, get support/encouragement and get to use thousands of euro worth of equipment for your WODs...you in all seriousness reckon 15 euro a class is too much for that?

Given that there are other places in Dublin where you can get the same thing for half the price, yes €175 is too much.

G86

Doug Cartel wrote: »

Given that there are other places in Dublin where you can get the same thing for half the price, yes €175 is too much.

+1

Also, bear in mind that it doesn't include personal coaching sessions, appointments have to be made for these and there's an extra charge. You could easily get a group together yourself and just do the sessions posted up on www.crossfit.com. Otherwise you can look at cheaper alternatives which include personal coaching in the rates.

SanoVitae

http://www.buykettlebelldublin.com/news/532

This is very good value IMO.

€55 a month for as many sessions as you like. Drop-in sessions are only €10 too.

Chet Zar

Hmm yeah actually good points above. I know if I lived near IP I'd defo be taking advantage of their rates and what is on offer there...

Guess 175 each and every month is pretty steep. Upwards of 2k+ per year...yikes.

d'Oracle

peteclarke wrote: »

the answer is that it cost too much.
crossfit is great and the guys at crossfit dublin are very good. michael does have a background in rugby. he was on the irish schools team and signed for an english premier team after. not sure which one but maybe leicester (forgive me if im wrong). he played pro for smaller teams in australia and south africa too.
the only problem is that both dublin afilliates are too expensive. 160 - 190 is way too much. they do have good size warehouses and some over heads but come on, 190! remember this info is on the net for free. all you need is the internet and a couple of friends to give you the competitive push that a class enviornment brings.
if you dont know anyone who will train with you, i accept its tough to try wods on your own. you will get better results with a class.
its only a matter of time until somebody opens up at a more reasonable price. crossfit belfast ( the unit ) or whatever they are called are 45 sterling.

CFI is doing well. So obviously a lot of people there see the value in their prices.

These are their jobs, plus they have to pay rent, insurance and presumably are still paying for their equipment.

You aren't just paying to do WODS either.
You are paying to use their equipment & for their coaching. (IAWLA weightlifting accreditations, level 1 certs etc are not for free on the net)
And whats more, you get the benefit of people who appriciate how stupid the Crossfit.com WODS have gotten and actually make you lift heavy stuff more than once a month.

Sure you can do CrossFit on your own, but that has no bearing on the subject. These are gym & coaching services, if you can't afford them thats cool, I couldn't either when I was looking at them. I didn't go bashing them or belittling their services on the net though. Poor form.

Chet Zar

d'Oracle wrote: »

CFI is doing well. So obviously a lot of people there see the value in their prices.

These are their jobs, plus they have to pay rent, insurance and presumably are still paying for their equipment.

You aren't just paying to do WODS either.
You are paying to use their equipment & for their coaching. (IAWLA weightlifting accreditations, level 1 certs etc are not for free on the net)

Sure you can do CrossFit on your own, but that has no bearing on the subject. These are gym & coaching services, if you can't afford them thats cool, I couldn't either when I was looking at them. I didn't go bashing them or belittling their services on the net though. Poor form.

That's kind of what I was driving at re what they are offering and the value of it.

He's hardly bashing or belittling them in his post though to be fair.

d'Oracle

Chet Zar wrote: »

He's hardly bashing or belittling them in his post though to be fair.

To be fair, Saying that the price is too high because you can get the info off the internet and get a group of lads together is basically belittling the service supplied and the expertise of the coaches.

G86

Chet Zar wrote: »

That's kind of what I was driving at re what they are offering and the value of it.

He's hardly bashing or belittling them in his post though to be fair.

Agreed, he's just stating the facts and his opinion based on that. Of course it's up to each gym what they charge, but IMO the rates should posted up on the website as they are on Crossfit Dublin. That way people would know whether they can afford it before enquiring and it would make things alot easier.

Chet Zar

d'Oracle wrote: »

To be fair, Saying that the price is too high because you can get the info off the internet and get a group of lads together is basically belittling the service supplied and the expertise of the coaches.

No it isn't. As G86 just mentioned there he's just stating facts. Saying 'ah it's not much use really, who needs them when you can do it on your own, etc' - that would be belittling them.

d'Oracle

Chet Zar wrote: »

No it isn't. As G86 just mentioned there he's just stating facts. Saying 'ah it's not much use really, who needs them when you can do it on your own, etc' - that would be belittling them.

Why didn't he state the fact that you get coaches teaching you the movements and overseeing your training sessions?

I can state facts about lots of stuff and by stating certain facts but not others create the intimation that something is of less value than it is.

There is context here. The fact is, in the context of the comment that the gym membership is too expensive, stating that one can get all the info online in an unqualified manner creates the implication that the service is of less value.

G86

d'Oracle wrote: »

Why didn't he state the fact that you get coaches teaching you the movements and overseeing your training sessions?

Because there's an extra charge for one on one coaching, it's not included in the standard monthly fee.

d'Oracle wrote: »

There is context here. The fact is, in the context of the comment that the gym membership is too expensive, stating that one can get all the info online in an unqualified manner creates the implication that the service is of less value.

No-one is belittling anything or saying that the service isn't of value. The OP's options are simply being pointed out to them in terms of cost and affordability.

The membership IS too expensive for many people in relation to the other options available. This is a fact. Yes, the info is available online; yes you could buy 2/3 PT sessions a month to get coached in the lifts and then fire ahead on your own/with a group; yes you could join a cheaper facility offering similar services. These are also facts.

However, if the OP can afford it then there's no issue.

Chet Zar

d'Oracle wrote: »

Why didn't he state the fact that you get coaches teaching you the movements and overseeing your training sessions?

I can state facts about lots of stuff and by stating certain facts but not others create the intimation that something is of less value than it is.

There is context here. The fact is, in the context of the comment that the gym membership is too expensive, stating that one can get all the info online in an unqualified manner creates the implication that the service is of less value.

I think you're second guessing the guy. You can infer loads of things from people's posts even with context - going by the content of his post I think nobody would agree with you that he was belittling the service - I think that's just something you took from it.

After all he did begin with - "crossfit is great and the guys at crossfit dublin are very good".