Gyms in Galway

Eugers

Going into second year in NUIG and I'm looking for a good gym for the yr. I'm only really interested in weight lifting so i've no interested in a gym full of cardio equipment and a small section for weights. Unfortunately that's exactly what the kingfisher at the college is like. Was hoping someone would know a good gym to try instead!

Inspector Coptoor

Depends where you are living but check out Galway city gym.

Chancer3001

Im using the kingfisher nuig at the moment. It allows you to do everything really imo.

Not great, but it does the job.

have heard good things about Galway City Gym from people.

RobAMerc

there is one in ballybrit/parkmore I tried before - seemed very good, empty and cheap from what I remember.

Olympic gym

biko

Galway city gym should be just right for you.
http://maps.google.ie/?ll=53.283494,-9.035928&spn=0.00228,0.005681&t=m&z=18&layer=c&cbll=53.283623,-9.035539&panoid=jFETTlG0q4B0wsIHIoJ6RA&cbp=12,185.63,,0,12.32
Muscle factory.

Eugers

thanks everyone, will probably go and check out galway city gym so!

bebe1

galway city gym but you may get tired of looking at fellas looking at themselves.olympic fitness is huge and is quiet so you would get your workout done without worrying about some guy waiting for you to finish your reps. good luck.

damodai

I thought that Olympic physique is closed ?

Chancer3001

olympic fitness = olympic physique? = closed?

O. Physique was CLASS but not enough customers ever to keep it going

epod10

I was wondering the same myself! I'm goin to be living in gort na coiribe and I was wondering where the nearest gym is and which is the best..

al91

I use NRG in Bohermore, Its really handy as its close to college and its a lot quieter. they have a big weights area off the cardio section of the gym. They just moved their spin studio down stairs and have said they are waiting for more equipment to come now. Student rates are about the same as Kingfisher.

BlastedGlute

NRG in bohermore is teeny tiny. Very pokey and seriously limited in terms of available plates and weight denominations. At least that's what I found when i was there a few months back.

Plus it's around a 3 minute walk to galway city gym up the road.
City Gym is not just a bodybuilders gym, i know plenty of people who maintain a relatively comfortable level of fitness and cardio by training in there. You get what you want from your workout and city gym has the equipment to take yourself further if that's what you want.

Nothing worse than really wanting a piece of equipment but not having it available to you

Flynn

Hey all just to hi-jack this thread....

I'm in a similar situation to the OP. Only i live in Spiddal and it seems Galway City Gym is one of the furthest away... kind of the wrong side of the city for me to be getting to x3 a week. So my question is what takes second place to Galway City Gym for weight lifting?

It would have to include the following: dumb bells >30kg, a pull up station, squat rack and/or smith machine. Last gym I joined had feck all. Not even a bar bell so anything will be a step up. I'm not too interested in a pool although it would be a bonus.

If no such gym exists i guess i'll just have to go with GCG but as i would be going at 6:30pm after work i'd imagine it would be crazy crowded?

Has anyone any experience with NRG in Knocknacarra? From the website it looks like mostly cardio machines.. can any one verify?

And lastly when looking for proof of student will a card suffice or do most look for a letter from the college (my last gym did)

Thanks for reading.

Greasley123

I live in Furbo and find NRG Knocknacarra great cos I never hit any traffic coming in and out. Also they have just updated their free weights room which has a wide range of equipment(included all the equipment you mentioned) and is completely seperate to their cardio room. I defo think its worth a look at and think they offer student memberships but unsure what the price is but I find it great value for what they offer. Will be a lot closer for you than GCG.

Flynn

Greasley123 wrote: »

I live in Furbo and find NRG Knocknacarra great cos I never hit any traffic coming in and out. Also they have just updated their free weights room which has a wide range of equipment(included all the equipment you mentioned) and is completely seperate to their cardio room. I defo think its worth a look at and think they offer student memberships but unsure what the price is but I find it great value for what they offer. Will be a lot closer for you than GCG.

Really that's great news, thanks a lot Greasley, I'll pop into them this weekend for a look so!

JJayoo

Peak physique has been recently done up. Handy to hit Tescos after the gym nom nom nom

Doctor_Socks

Has anyone been in the new peak physique yet? Would love to know what the facilities are like in there (power rack, free weights, etc.)

Flynn

JJayoo wrote: »

Peak physique has been recently done up. Handy to hit Tescos after the gym nom nom nom

Is peak physique Leisureland?

Flynn

Sorry got mixed up with Leisure World. It's on the Headford road right? Wrong side of town for me but might check it out for the craic.

Anyone been to Leisureland gym? How does that compare to the rest. For weightlifting that is.

swiftman

Doctor_Socks wrote: »

Has anyone been in the new peak physique yet? Would love to know what the facilities are like in there (power rack, free weights, etc.)

ya im a member since about 10days or so, its very fresh, few times i've been there a nice healthy crowd, but not to busy. has 8 benchs, dumbbells from little to about 50kg. a great leg press, one of the best i seen.
about 8bikes and 10 threadmills and 10 cross trainers.
plenty other bits and pieces but not to bothered with them so cant judge.
changing room is nice :-)
i got a student rate on the last day of the offer at €149 but now gone up to €179

Flynn

swiftman wrote: »

ya im a member since about 10days or so, its very fresh, few times i've been there a nice healthy crowd, but not to busy. has 8 benchs, dumbbells from little to about 50kg. a great leg press, one of the best i seen.
about 8bikes and 10 threadmills and 10 cross trainers.
plenty other bits and pieces but not to bothered with them so cant judge.
changing room is nice :-)
i got a student rate on the last day of the offer at €149 but now gone up to €179

Swiftman what did they look for as proof for the student discount? My student card doesn't have any exp dates on it. Would it suffice?

Doctor_Socks

Does it have a powerrack or squat rack swiftman? I'm not really a fan of leg presses, more of a fan of squatting/lunges with a barbell for legs

swiftman

Flynn wrote: »

Swiftman what did they look for as proof for the student discount? My student card doesn't have any exp dates on it. Would it suffice?

they did not ask me for any proof, had the card in the wallet but he didnt ask for it.

@doctor_socks they do have a squat rack and an old fashioned smith machine and plenty more, when i was in there a few times i see a few people walking in having a look around, im sure if your around pop in for a look

galwaylad00

Current member of Peak Physique (for past 3 years). Let me know if you are thinking of joining soon by PM.