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Recommendations for a gym?

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  • 08-01-2013 2:10pm
    #1
    IsThisIt???
    Registered Users Posts: 412 ✭✭


    Hey all,

    Wondering if there are any gyms near Gleann Dara? At the moment I am using the Kingfisher in NUIG but they only do membership for a full year which is no good to me so I'm wondernig if there are any closer gyms around where I live. Don't have a car so would need to be walking distance.

    Thanks


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Ocean fitness in Salthill Hotel.
    NRG in Clyboan Hotel.
    Might be a few more but those two spring to my mind.


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    zarquon
    Registered Users Posts: 3,734 ✭✭✭zarquon


    There's also the ardilaun which is not too far from you.


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    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    See my BA thread on how to blag a two week trial.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056849856


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    IsThisIt???
    Registered Users Posts: 412 ✭✭IsThisIt???


    Thanks, I think some of the hotels might be out of my price range but I'll ring around and see anyway.
    Will try that offer too, cheers


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    _Byron_
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭_Byron_


    Hey, just new here, I wanted to ask could anyone tell me are there any good gyms (good free weight selection) within walking distance from Eyre Square in Galway city.

    If anyone knows of one with good membership rates, thanks.


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    muppetkiller
    Registered Users Posts: 5,199 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    Hey there I joined Planet Fitness beside Tesco at the Headford Road last week, Only 25 euro a month and is more or less pay as you go . You can quit at anytime.
    Seems to have a good weights section. It's a little dreary looking but has everything you need. The place stinks though lol.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    www.galwaycitygym.ie

    More
    http://www.boards.ie/search/submit/?subforums=1&forum=475&query=gym


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    I_smell_fear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 378 ✭✭I_smell_fear


    Anyone know what's the story with the Dangan sports grounds gym? It closed down before the new year in order to extend the room. I was down there sometime in March, the room extension was more or less complete (just dusty, unclean and empty), but all the equipment was removed and there was no sign of any further work going on there. Anyone have any info?


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    Wil Tierney
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Wil Tierney


    Looking to get fit. What are the recommendations?? Looking for value for money vs content/results sort of thing.

    Thanks in advance.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    What type of training would you be interested in?
    Kettlebells/running/martial arts/swimming/spinning/...


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    Wil Tierney
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Wil Tierney


    biko wrote: »
    What type of training would you be interested in?
    Kettlebells/running/martial arts/swimming/spinning/...

    Well at the minute all I'm doing is some running. Really what i'm trying to do here is see whats out there and get people's opinions on what got the best results, what was fun, what was the best value for money or worth paying the extra bit for, etc.

    Willing to try anything I suppose. Wouldn't know if its for me unless I try.


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    Stench Blossoms
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    The Warehouse Gym is a good spot.

    Crossfit Galway is also up and running now out in Oranmore.


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    Spaniard14
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Spaniard14


    Hello! I am new to this city and I am looking for a Gym where I can take spinning classes. Been practicing this sport for several years and since I came to the city not been able to practice it. Obviously I want to keep the costs down and would like to know where I can take good lessons. I really prefer a good instructor rather good bikes.


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    irishlady29
    Registered Users Posts: 468 ✭✭irishlady29


    Spaniard14 wrote: »
    Hello! I am new to this city and I am looking for a Gym where I can take spinning classes. Been practicing this sport for several years and since I came to the city not been able to practice it. Obviously I want to keep the costs down and would like to know where I can take good lessons. I really prefer a good instructor rather good bikes.



    I used to go to spinning classes in the Kingfisher in Renmore, the guy that did them was fantastic. The class was an hour but it flew, defo worth a try if you leave near by


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    RickyBobby1
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭RickyBobby1


    Hey guys,

    Myself and the wife are looking at getting gym membership for the year anywhere around town. Any recommendations,we are looking at the galway bay gym as It is only 250euro for herself as she has a student card.I might try and swing the student price for myself as well? I havent heard much about the gym in galway bay though?

    Any other recommendations for couple membership?


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    gordongekko
    Registered Users Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    RickyBobby1 wrote: »
    Hey guys,

    Myself and the wife are looking at getting gym membership for the year anywhere around town. Any recommendations,we are looking at the galway bay gym as It is only 250euro for herself as she has a student card.I might try and swing the student price for myself as well? I havent heard much about the gym in galway bay though?

    Any other recommendations for couple membership?

    Is it the golf club or the hotel?


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    RickyBobby1
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭RickyBobby1


    The hotel


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    If you're around that area maybe Ardilaun or Clyboan could be contenders. Both has pools.


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    beardybrewer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭beardybrewer


    biko wrote: »
    If you're around that area maybe Ardilaun or Clyboan could be contenders. Both has pools.

    Biko, do you mean NRG in the Clybaun hotel? That's one of the pricier gyms in town, but you do get 2 locations.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Herself went there as a student and got a good deal. I'm not sure how much but OP can find out.


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    Tilikum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 994 ✭✭✭Tilikum


    I inquired a couple of months back. You can join the adrilawn for 3 months and get a 4th free.


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    Notch000
    Registered Users Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭Notch000


    NUIG is not bad


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    metroburgers
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭metroburgers


    Notch000 wrote: »
    NUIG is not bad

    Yeh its terrible.


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    RickyBobby1
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭RickyBobby1


    biko wrote: »
    Herself went there as a student and got a good deal. I'm not sure how much but OP can find out.
    that would be great


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    gandroid
    Registered Users Posts: 418 ✭✭gandroid


    metroburgers wrote: »
    Yeh its terrible.

    I don't agree, it is the roomiest in the city of all the ones I've been in. Although far from perfect, they could do with fixing a lot of their aerobic exercise machines, it is pretty good and you are rarely waiting too long for anything. Also has pool and sauna etc.

    Parking is one of the main problems.


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    #27
    deisedude
    Registered Users Posts: 4,819 ✭✭✭deisedude


    RickyBobby1 wrote: »
    Hey guys,

    Myself and the wife are looking at getting gym membership for the year anywhere around town. Any recommendations,we are looking at the galway bay gym as It is only 250euro for herself as she has a student card.I might try and swing the student price for myself as well? I havent heard much about the gym in galway bay though?

    Any other recommendations for couple membership?

    I got 4 months gym and swim in the Ardilaun for €160. Its grand and never too busy. Downsides: They could do with updating some equipment and more free weights and for the life of me I can't see why they have a carpet in the gym


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    ArtyC
    Registered Users Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭ArtyC


    deisedude wrote: »
    I got 4 months gym and swim in the Ardilaun for €160. Its grand and never too busy. Downsides: They could do with updating some equipment and more free weights and for the life of me I can't see why they have a carpet in the gym

    The ardilaun is great apart from the kids swimming lessons during the summer.
    Get a timetable and avoid those times.


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    Tilikum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 994 ✭✭✭Tilikum


    How'd you get it for €160? Are you a student? I rang up and got quoted €207


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    gordongekko
    Registered Users Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    Tilikum wrote: »
    I rang up and got quoted €207

    That was your first mistake anyways.


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    #31
    deisedude
    Registered Users Posts: 4,819 ✭✭✭deisedude


    Tilikum wrote: »
    How'd you get it for €160? Are you a student? I rang up and got quoted €207

    It may have been an offer at the time. Not a student


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