Weight Training in a Group

Worksforyou · 21-03-2014 05:59PM #1

I want to start doing weights and improving my strenght and power but I don't work well on my own. I've attempted before but I lack self motivation and discipline. I've played team sports all my life and it suits me much better. Can anyone recommend any training groups or classes that would suit my needs? I've looked at crossfit, would that work? I have to say that my budget isn't big and the crossfits I've looked up are expensive. If I was to join a regular gym, do many have strenght and conditioning classes and are they any good? I'm in the Dublin area and any suggestions are welcome.

Stench Blossoms · 21-03-2014 06:18PM

Where are you based in Dublin?

Worksforyou · 21-03-2014 06:23PM

South Dublin.

Stench Blossoms · 21-03-2014 06:52PM

http://www.southdublinsc.ie/

Nervous Wreck · 21-03-2014 06:53PM

Worksforyou wrote: »

South Dublin.

So we've narrowed it down to half the county. Well, it's a start....

arse..biscuits · 21-03-2014 09:08PM

http://www.ffs.ie/

Worksforyou · 22-03-2014 01:28AM

Nervous Wreck wrote: »

So we've narrowed it down to half the county. Well, it's a start....

Actually we haven't, I'm willing to travel. I'm just looking for good value. It doesn't have to be on my doorstep.

Worksforyou · 22-03-2014 01:33AM

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

http://www.southdublinsc.ie/

Thanks but as I said in my op, I have a limited budget and their prices are far too high for me.

Worksforyou · 22-03-2014 01:34AM

arse..biscuits wrote: »

http://www.ffs.ie/

Same as above.

2Mad2BeMad · 22-03-2014 01:43AM

what is your budget
then maybe we could help ? no sense in listing places if your only reply is too say not within my budget and "same as above" smart arse replies

arse..biscuits · 22-03-2014 09:17AM

Worksforyou wrote: »

Same as above.

What is your budget? S&C training is going to be more expensive than joining Ben Dunne

Hanley · 22-03-2014 09:33AM

arse..biscuits wrote: »

What is your budget? S&C training is going to be more expensive than joining Ben Dunne

This. Sounds like the OP wants a premium service at bargain basement prices.

Panda_Turtle · 22-03-2014 12:25PM

Southside Strength and Fitness in Sandyford may be a good comprise. €60 per month I think and there are some classes, and the trainers are probably floating around the place.

Its pretty much a free weights gym i.e. lots of squat racks etc and not loads of machines that you would see in a commercial gym.

You can get a ten visit pass for €15 to try it out:

https://www.livingsocial.com/ie/cities/68-south-dublin/deals/1059337-ten-gym-passes

http://www.southsidestrengthandfitness.ie/

Worksforyou · 22-03-2014 03:16PM

Sorry, maybe I didn't explain myself too well.

I'm looking to train in a group, that doesn't have to be a state of the art gym. Do some regular gyms do classes like the spin classes etc but it's a strenght and conditioning class?
My budget would be below 100 a month anyway, maybe below 80, the further below it the better and it certainly would be near the 150 a month or so some of the linked gyms were looking for.
I'm just looking for suggestions, no smart arse answers please. Something that Panda turtle has done. Thanks very much, it looks good but they haven't finalised their classes yet it says, are they new?

Panda_Turtle · 22-03-2014 03:27PM

Worksforyou wrote: »

Thanks very much, it looks good but they haven't finalised their classes yet it says, are they new?

I think they are open about a month and are implementing classes on a phased basis by the looks of it. They speak a bit about their classes on their facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/SouthsideStrength

arse..biscuits · 22-03-2014 04:16PM

The one I linked is €83/month if you pay up front for a year. That's for 3 classes per week plus an extra class (test) once a month.

Worksforyou · 22-03-2014 04:39PM

Panda_Turtle wrote: »

I think they are open about a month and are implementing classes on a phased basis by the looks of it. They speak a bit about their classes on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SouthsideStrength

It looks very good but do you know if it's 60 a month and then you have to pay for classes on top of that? Thanks for the help.

Panda_Turtle · 22-03-2014 08:43PM

Worksforyou wrote: »

It looks very good but do you know if it's 60 a month and then you have to pay for classes on top of that? Thanks for the help.

I don`t know, Ill leave the further investigation to yourself! Whatever Worksforyou!

Worksforyou · 23-03-2014 11:41AM

Right then, time for me to do some work. Thanks for the help though, some others in this thread should take note on how it's done!

arse..biscuits · 23-03-2014 04:51PM

Worksforyou wrote: »

Right then, time for me to do some work. Thanks for the help though, some others in this thread should take note on how it's done!

You should take note of how to ask a question and not be a dick when people ask for details so they can help you.

By the way, I want to buy a house, what house would you recommend?

micko4 · 23-03-2014 05:01PM

He has a point though 150 is a ridiculous amount to be paying per month for a gym..

Also op try joining a gym with a friend or even on your own and look up reg Parkers strong lift 5x5 programme its great for beginners and has structure to it to help keep your motivation.most of the strength and conditioning classes are based on your own body weight which is ok for toning up but if you want to gain real size and strength I'd recommend compound exercises with a barbell.
And more importantly eating like a horse and getting at least a gram of protein for every pound you weigh.

micko4 · 23-03-2014 05:05PM

Or if your happy enough with getting toned and looking for classes finglas leisure center does classes its 40 for a month and you can use the gym pool and all the classes you want some of them include kettlebells and trx plus one day of the month they do A special when its only 27.
Also mma clubs do strength and conditioning I know one that charges 50 a month.

Worksforyou · 23-03-2014 07:08PM

arse..biscuits wrote: »

You should take note of how to ask a question and not be a dick when people ask for details so they can help you. By the way, I want to buy a house, what house would you recommend?

If you have nothing valid to post then it's okay to post nothing. Thank you.

Worksforyou · 23-03-2014 07:14PM

micko4 wrote: »

He has a point though 150 is a ridiculous amount to be paying per month for a gym.. Also op try joining a gym with a friend or even on your own and look up reg Parkers strong lift 5x5 programme its great for beginners and has structure to it to help keep your motivation.most of the strength and conditioning classes are based on your own body weight which is ok for toning up but if you want to gain real size and strength I'd recommend compound exercises with a barbell. And more importantly eating like a horse and getting at least a gram of protein for every pound you weigh.

Thanks for the advice. I think I'd be better off toning up first but I'd hope to get to gaining size at a later date. Finglas leisure center looks good, I might pay a visit. Do you have to fight when doing MMA? I mean spar or anything? I wouldn't be much of a fighter.

micko4 · 23-03-2014 09:21PM

Worksforyou wrote: »

Thanks for the advice. I think I'd be better off toning up first but I'd hope to get to gaining size at a later date. Finglas leisure center looks good, I might pay a visit. Do you have to fight when doing MMA? I mean spar or anything? I wouldn't be much of a fighter.

Yea you would spar but they know your a beginner and teach you the ropes,nobody would hit you hard everyone takes it really easy on the beginners.

Worksforyou · 24-03-2014 12:36AM

This MMA seems like a good option. Thanks.

micko4 · 24-03-2014 01:07AM

Worksforyou wrote: »

This MMA seems like a good option. Thanks.

Cmac mma in blanchardstown be your best option look them up,they welcome newcomers.best of luck.

Mellor · 24-03-2014 05:45AM

Worksforyou wrote: »

This MMA seems like a good option. Thanks.

MMA is a good option is you want to learn a martial art, self-defense, or MMA specifically. But its not a great option if you just want to do weight training/strength & conditioning - as you outlined in the OP. I'm a massively MMA, and would recomend it to anyone who

The S&C work will only a tiny part of the programmed classes. The bulk of classes will be a sparring, technique, striking, grappling. (Check out the timetable of the club posted above)
Even when a conditioning class is offered, MMA conditioning can be sports specific and very different from "doing weights".

micko4 · 24-03-2014 11:57AM

Mellor is completely right in everything he says there..
I do know the strength and conditioning part in that club is fairly decent though and some of the students have got into decent shape from that alone.but its not going to even near compare to lifting weights,but I don't think any classes you do will to be honest.
Start the mma if you have an interest and want to learn it,its really tough training,but if your looking to build muscle look up that 5x5 programme I was talking about and keep eating.its 80% diet

Worksforyou · 24-03-2014 10:34PM

I don't really want to get big but i want to get stronger and faster. Maybe a few classes mixed with me doing some gym work on my own. I just find it so boring on my own but maybe it has to be done.
Thanks for all the help anyway!

Naos · 04-04-2014 10:07AM

That 50e a month up in CMAC is for 6 days, about 12-13 hours a week, most sessions start at 7pm.

If you want any more info hit myself or this Micko character via up via PM for info.

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