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DCU Gym

  • 29-02-2008 11:54PM
    #1
    hunter164
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭


    How much is it for a non student to become a meber? And any comments? Thanks


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  • #2
    jdivision
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,260 ✭✭✭jdivision


    Depends on whether you're a graduate or not. Think it was around e450 for me as a former student. Found it difficult to get access to weights there so have bought some to use at home


  • #3
    hunter164
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭hunter164


    Thanks I'm not a graduate I'm 16 are the instructors good?


  • #4
    WhistlingDixie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭WhistlingDixie


    DCU gym prices.

    I'd say the instructors are good.


  • #5
    An Citeog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,096 ✭✭✭An Citeog


    Tbh, it's not worth it unless you have access to the elite gym. There's an overload of machines and a distinct lack of free weights. €540 plus the initial joining fee of €100 is pretty steep.

    Are you involved in any sports clubs etc? If you are, maybe they could organise some sort of deal/already have something in place. Another option is to get yourself a chinning bar and a set of weights (like this one here or in Argos).


  • #6
    WhistlingDixie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭WhistlingDixie


    An Citeog wrote: »
    Tbh, it's not worth it unless you have access to the elite gym. There's an overload of machines and a distinct lack of free weights. €540 plus the initial joining fee of €100 is pretty steep.

    Are you involved in any sports clubs etc? If you are, maybe they could organise some sort of deal/already have something in place. Another option is to get yourself a chinning bar and a set of weights (like this one here or in Argos).

    I can't agree with you dude: the free weights are good - everything you need. The machines are good too.

    "overload"??? If you mean that there are too few machines, I can't agree with you on that one either - people only take a minute to do a set, and when they rest you can ask them to get up to let you have a turn - gym ettiquitte (sp?).

    I would however discourage anyone else from joining because it's nice and quiet as it is now, lol.

    As for the price, well I agree with you that it's approaching expensive, but it does include a nice pool and steam/sauna rooms and a jacussi. As a student though, for 230 euro a year it's great value!


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  • #7
    An Citeog
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    WhistlingDixie wrote: »
    I can't agree with you dude: the free weights are good - everything you need. The machines are good too.

    "overload"??? If you mean that there are too few machines, I can't agree with you on that one either - people only take a minute to do a set, and when they rest you can ask them to get up to let you have a turn - gym ettiquitte (sp?).

    I would however discourage anyone else from joining because it's nice and quiet as it is now, lol.

    As for the price, well I agree with you that it's approaching expensive, but it does include a nice pool and steam/sauna rooms and a jacussi. As a student though, for 230 euro a year it's great value!

    No squat rack, no Olympic bars for deadlifting and plenty more faults. For the average person who goes in and does a bit of everything, it's grand but it's far from complete. The elite gym on the other hand, *drools*


  • #8
    WhistlingDixie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭WhistlingDixie


    An Citeog wrote: »
    No squat rack, no Olympic bars for deadlifting and plenty more faults. For the average person who goes in and does a bit of everything, it's grand but it's far from complete. The elite gym on the other hand, *drools*

    Yeah, the lack of a squat rack is a huge thing alright, and I'm far from happy about that, but I make do with the smith machine for squatting (not ideal).

    Regarding the deadlifts, can you not use the bars off the benches - are they not olympic bars? I thought they were! (20 kg like). If I was brave enough to do the deadlifts again (having tweaked my lower-back twice doing them before :eek:), I'd use them.

    Yeah, I'd like to get into the elite gym too.


  • #9
    Mad_Max
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭Mad_Max


    The purpose of the new gym was to get more of the ordinary gym users into it. As such it has always been more cardeo based. I don't think its something that it can be criticised over as anyone who joins should have noticed this.

    Yeah the elite gym is a fantastic facility. It's been brought up here before so I won't get into it but if you're involved in any athletic type of club you can gain access through it.

    I believe the op is too young to get access to elite gym anyway so theres no worries for him.


  • #10
    Evangelion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭Evangelion


    Donr join DCU gym, waste of money. It's mediocre at best. During exams when it's empty is ok.

    Join Northwood in Santry, not that far from DCU, much cheaper, and an infinatly better facility. It is missing spin classes, but if your not looking for that, it's the best option.

    AFAIK, the elite performance is restricted to atheletes who represent DCU, but also play at the highest level in their sport i.e. intercounty/international. Unless it's changed in the last 2 years


  • #11
    hunter164
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭hunter164


    I play 16s hurling for Dublin would that get me in?!?


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  • #12
    GavMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭GavMan


    hunter164 wrote: »
    I play 16s hurling for Dublin would that get me in?!?

    I think your age might hold you back.
    aside i think its for DCU students only


  • #13
    GavMan
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    An Citeog wrote: »
    No squat rack
    Use the the bench press equipment like every other person in the world or the smiths machine as a last resort

    no Olympic bars for deadlifting
    Any standard bar will do straight bar will do you.

    TBH, i think you're nit picking at this stage. Off peak you have the run off the place and again any time after about 7.30pm. The swimming pool an excellent facility as is the jacuzzi and plunge pool. Dressing rooms are nice and well kept too.
    If your specific needs are better met in the elite gym, prove your worth to the sports club and the will give you access. All you need is a letter from a sports club saying your on the first team squad of the particular discipline and you'll get access.
    Anyone who suggests joining northwood is mental. Any of the Den Dunne outfits are notorious for being JAMMERS alot of the time.


  • #14
    hunter164
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭hunter164


    nah all da dublin players use it n so do dubs minors so was jus wundrin


  • #15
    WhistlingDixie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭WhistlingDixie


    What's wrong with the youth of today with their f**king text-speak and weird spelling sh*t. FFS. :mad:


  • #16
    hunter164
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭hunter164


    Sorry was in a rush


  • #17
    WhistlingDixie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭WhistlingDixie


    It's ok, I'm just a narky old man tonight, lol. Reminds me of my young-fella's msn conversations which drive me mad. He's 16 too so it must be the norm now.


  • #18
    hunter164
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭hunter164


    Ye it's quicker


  • #19
    WhistlingDixie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭WhistlingDixie


    OK get your ass to DCU for a nice education after your Leaving dude, and use the elite gym when you're not busy scoring for the Dubs against the Culchies. lol


  • #20
    hunter164
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭hunter164


    So anymore suggestions?

    Thanks


  • #21
    Mad_Max
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    hunter164 wrote: »
    I play 16s hurling for Dublin would that get me in?!?

    Yep pretty sure theres an age limit. 18 iirc. The elite gym would prob be a bit overkill for a 16 year i would have thought but there are some feckin massive 16 year olds these days!

    Why are you asking about the DCU gym out of curiosity? Local lad?


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  • #22
    An Citeog
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    GavMan wrote: »
    TBH, i think you're nit picking at this stage. Off peak you have the run off the place and again any time after about 7.30pm. The swimming pool an excellent facility as is the jacuzzi and plunge pool. Dressing rooms are nice and well kept too.
    If your specific needs are better met in the elite gym, prove your worth to the sports club and the will give you access. All you need is a letter from a sports club saying your on the first team squad of the particular discipline and you'll get access.
    Anyone who suggests joining northwood is mental. Any of the Den Dunne outfits are notorious for being JAMMERS alot of the time.

    I probably am, but I'm just echoing what's already been said in this thread.

    Tbh, I've been studying abroad for the last year and a half or so, so haven't ever seen the plunge pool and the free weights usen't to be in the studio room.

    Anyway, it's never really bothered me. Elite gym access ftw!;)


  • #23
    hunter164
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭hunter164


    Ye DCU's the closest gym to me, easy to get to.


  • #24
    GavMan
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    hunter164 wrote: »
    Ye DCU's the closest gym to me, easy to get to.

    My suggestion would be to go into the gym and ask the staff. I'm pretty sure you're old enough to join and the worst they can do is say when you ask for elite gym access.


  • #25
    hunter164
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭hunter164


    GavMan wrote: »
    My suggestion would be to go into the gym and ask the staff. I'm pretty sure you're old enough to join and the worst they can do is say when you ask for elite gym access.


    Ye I'm planning on getting membership for me 16th.


  • #26
    Malteaser!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭Malteaser!


    GavMan wrote: »
    TBH, i think you're nit picking at this stage.

    How is complaining about the fact that there's no squat rack and a severe lackage of olympic bars nit picking??

    If you're any way into weights these are a must, I know they were the main reasons I didn't join.


  • #27
    Will
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,183 ✭✭✭✭Will


    So has the DCU gym gotten any better?
    I'm thinking of joining it this year, the rubbish between the normal and elite gym though has me debating whether to join or not.
    Most likely gonna go back to playing american football so *might* be able to get access to it.


  • #28
    Malteaser!
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    Have you ever had a look inside the elite gym Will?? I've seen pics of it before, it looks absolutely deadly!! I would be very jealous if you got access!!!


  • #29
    Will
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,183 ✭✭✭✭Will


    Nope not seen it, been on INTRA since March. When I go back will have a mooch about and ask to be shown around.


  • #30
    Phillylad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭Phillylad


    I'm starting in dcu now on monday... Whats the story with getting into the gym... How much is the membership for the students.... Thanks


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  • #31
    Will
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,183 ✭✭✭✭Will


    Reading the other posts may help, called research... might be required to do some in college dude :pac:

    http://www.dcu.ie/dcusport/member_fees.shtml


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