Excellent facility. A real gem! They have basically any type of equipment you need. In addition,…read morethe coffee machine is great, the vendo is always stocked and there is ample parking and facilities to shower etc. The staff are very friendly and there is a great atmosphere there amongst the members with many stopping for a chat on the way in/out. I am not a member but have visited multiple times and if I lived in Dublin this is where I would be training.

This is probably the best-equipped gym I have ever used for free-weights. They have 7 squat racks…read moreas well as two squat cages and because of this, even at peak times I've only seen them all taken twice after coming 3 times a week for 6 months. Even those times, I did not have to wait long for one to become available. They use olympic-style bumper weights and put one set next to each rack rather than mounting them on the rack itself, and this keeps them much more organised and these weights go down to 0.5kg. They have a wide variety of bars too. On top of that, there's a huge dumbbell area, strongman things like stone balls and tractor tires, all manner of steps and wedges to use while lifting and a pretty good selection of machines, most of which are plate-loaded, and they keep a bowl of chalk in the center of the main floor for anyone who wants it. They have a selection of benches too, including a few to use with the squat racks. Only one of the horizontal benches has a safety bar though, which is unfortunate as if you don't have a spotter watching you, it's something essential for benching at a work weight. One thing you can definitely say about the place is that it's a gym that focuses on lifting weights. They have cardio equipment too, such as a few treadmills, a stair machine, an elliptical and a bike, but they aren't the main focus like they are in most gyms, which suits me. The staff are all very friendly and run a tight ship, keeping the place in good order. You'll never see plates and weights left around the place in a mess like you do at a lot of other gyms. That said, I do think there is a small bit of room for improvement. The dressing rooms are very basic and the lockers are badly beaten and worn. The usual place to leave bags is instead under the stairs which is safe enough, but still a bit messy and awkward to get into. They don't directly employ any trainers so if you want someone to help you with a program or personal training, you have to hire one of their outside guys which costs extra (whereas a lot of other gyms will have someone on staff to give you a training program for free). The car parking is also a problem as they only have a small bit of space and people often have to park places that aren't actually parking spaces.

Horrible customer service and policy. If you need anything…read moresolved, especially financially ( as they have the payment on direct debit) you wont get it solved, apparently they don't have a finacial department and no one take responsibility for anything in the company.

Whopper new space just opened by the Raw Gym guys who you might know best from the Camden St…read morelocation. I went over to have a gander at the weekend, and let me tell you, it's SLICK. It's still got a big airy warehouse vibe to it, but every piece of equipment is top spec. You can see that there's been no expense spared, and sure isn't that what you want when you fork out for a gym membership? I was actually pretty surprised at the price range as well - ranging from 31 - 49 per month which is pretty insane value in my book. If you join Sandyford, you automatically get membership in Camden too. There's a very decent cardio corner with some serious looking climbers that caught my eye, a massive TRX set up, impressive looking static weight machines and an even more impressive range of free weights. What really struck me though was the lay out of the place - every little detail has been thought through very carefully and the flow is spot-on. Oh there's also a huge spinning room but seriously, spinning is the devil's work. No need for it at all. Spacious changing rooms with sparkling showers, hairdryers etc complete the package. Why has no one opened something like this north side of the city?

I attended a Pilates class here while on vacation and was extremely impressed…read more Firstly the space is beautiful, impeccable, modern and big. It is in a converted cottage which makes it even more special as it has a lot of character. I have done countless Pilates classes over the years with many different instructors in NYC, but still picked up new information, guidance and understanding, while attending Hannah's class here! Joe and his staff are wonderful and I can't recommend this center highly enough. Caitriona K.

From the owner: Life Balance is a small company based in Blackrock, Dublin. We are a fully equipped Pilates studio…read morewhich offers both Reformer and Matwork classes. We also have number of treatment rooms where we offer Physical Therapy, Holistic Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Nutrition, Reiki and Kinesiology.

I have been going to Benefitness for the past year, attending Tracey's early morning 3 times a week…read moreclasses. The gym is small but perfectly formed and the classes challenging but not unmanageable. Tracy is a great coach she pushes you without bullying. Since attending the classes I have found myself stronger, my balance has improved greatly, my shape has become more defined and generally I feel fitter. Great value for money and a lovely atmosphere.

Worst gym I have ever been to. Rubbish equipment, terrible service and the showers and changing…read morerooms absolutely stink of a sewer it's genuinely disgusting, everything's done online as well you can sign up in person or cancel in person absolutely ridiculous carry on.

I recently purchased a membership costing 190 for 16 months which is really great value. I use the…read moregym a lot for the classes, which are really great! At peak times, its extremely busy, but there are still free machines. If you are looking for an affordable gym, no frills attached and great classes, this really is the place to go!

Been working with Keith for almost 6 months now and I feel fitter and stronger than ever before…read more Keith takes special interest in what your personal goals are, as well as any history you may have with injury or muscle pain, and works around strengthening those areas. In a short period I've dropped almost a stone while building a lot of muscle and fitness endurance - I've seen improvement week-on-week with how much I can lift, bench, and squat; how long I can push through HIIT exercises & circuit work, and going from from struggling to do just 10 pushups once, to regular sets of 20-30, as well as going from barely 1 pullup to multiple sets of 4-6 pullups in a row. Keith also gives very achievable nutrition goals which is tailored to your goals - for me, wanting to lose fat, he has approached it not so much as a "diet", rather an easy-to-adapt-to change in in-take levels and overall calorie-deficit - for example having a larger amount of chicken and veg than usual for dinner means I hit protein targets, but I can still eat potatoes - all while never feeling hungry or like I'm not eating enough. Couldn't recommend Keith enough!

From the owner: Customised personal training including -in person…read moreone-to-one training, -in person couples / small group training -online personal training, -and nutrition coaching. Getting in shape shouldn't be gruelling, and it needn't be boring. We help clients from many backgrounds achieve their physical goals whether that is: fat loss, muscle gain, strength, general health, rehab. We have a superb facility with a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We are particularly passionate about the positive impact that fitness and movement can have on mental health.

I joined this gym as a last resort. A year ago I joined a gym and put on a stone. The PT once a…read moremonth to guide you with training. No follow up . Educogym I found on line. Three work outs per week intensive. And nutrition plan. It's the best thing I ever done. Neil the PT is exceptional he guided me through the beginners training. And on to group training which is brilliant. There is always a PT there to help you with training and nutrition guide etc. And it's not intimidating all sorts go young and old. I cancelled my charity walk to croach Patrick mayo because I was overweight. After 14 days of training and nutrition plan I lost 14lbs. I could not believe it when I got my scan. And lost 2 inches of my waist. I climbed croach patrick mayo on Sunday just gone in 5 hours. I would never have done this had I not joined this gym. And the excellent support from Neil and other PT and the encouraging emails and texts from educogym every day. This gym works. It's worth every penny you spend on it. Go for it. Paul m.

Educogym was recommended to me by a fellow student and I was intrigued by the apparent "Kick your…read moreass if you miss your training sessions" attitude, since that's exactly what I was looking for. I have to say that everybody in there was super friendly so far and they really make you feel welcome right away. You'll pay for a consultation session which will be refunded if you actually go for a contract. The guys really listened to what I wanted to achieve and are very motivating during our sessions. After a kick start period of two weeks they then changed the training plan to accommodate my personal goals. I lost half a stone in the first two weeks and am more than willing continue the program. Can definitely recommend this, if you 're willing to change your diet/lifestyle along with your fitness program.