Great gym but can get busy in the evening and sometimes they over charge me on my monthly feeread more

I cannot recommend this place enough, its my go to place for some sanctuary in the evenings…read more You can join this gym for €29 a month or pay €32 to roam between any of the Flyefit gyms. Its really well kitted out here, plenty of free weights, benches, machines, squat racks and most importantly bars and plates are in abundance. If you have any issues the staff are quick to email you back in the main office and the staff in the gym itself are always very pleasant too. Nobody really bothers you here so you can get in and get it done if thats your kind of thing. They even have astro type fake well cushioned grass to stretch on and do floor exercises. Obviously if you come here during peak times you are asking for it - take your place among the rat run. But if you can get in when its quiet there is plenty of space to practice your best poses for the Arnold Classic! Never had a problem here, would genuinely be sad if I left Dublin to see the back of this place. Its a great gym... Come here on Friday and Saturday nights if you want to get to grips with a different kinda bar.

Very clean, huge & great selection of classes, very helpful & very friendly staff from all…read moredepartments within, sometimes I notice staff are afraid to make on the spot decisions probably for good reason but can be frustrating to members or guests and I find the members very friendly and some very funny. Since they introduced the Keiser Spin bike in 2015 I have increased my Power/Watts/FTP by over 33% in less than a year (spin class watts was 200/220 Watts now 330/353 Watts per 45 min spin class) with a max Keiser display calorie burn of 800 - 880+ per 45 min spin class, I have learned how to recover in a very high tempo while on the road by using the spin classes. Every time I think I have peaked and it's impossible to get any more power I get a new number :) and because it's the gym it's not weather permitting and more consistent in the winter months which gives a better output for the new year as I can keep an eye on my levels in the spin classes. I Unknown to the instructors use different instructors for different aspects of my training for cycling, Katarina - technique(which gets extra watts for the same effort) and heart/cadence/power zones, Dave, Ryan and Mauraid - Power with huge watts for long periods(The Hurt House Class, help me to hurt others on the road), Alan - Cadence with Power Training, this proves it was within me to improve, I just needed someone to kick my ass pushing me to my limits while training to get me there, and while on the road cycling, I amaze myself with my well earned gains and I do say to myself while raising my bidon "CHEERS one escape", my only complaint is the spin room could be a bit colder and maybe a little more technical as I know the training staff have the latest know how to be, their list of qualifications go on and on" IMPRESSIVE". The gym equipment WOW, plenty & the variety is huge, you won't be waiting, EVER. Swimming pool, Sauna, Steam Room(probably the best in Dublin) and Jacuzzi are all excellent. A big plus is the management are very approachable & do listen, which is an art lost in modern times with businesses and their customers. I have been in this gym for many years so I know that the people who own it, reinvest and give me the impression they adapt to its customers as I do get the impression the P.T. make the decisions on the classes, so it's a case of the people who are in the know are making the decisions, I make this comment strictly from observation and experience. I know I am NOT a member of a one hit wonder. As far as the cost goes you have to ask yourself the question, do you want a hostel or the shelbourne hotel, at what level of fitness do you want to get, are you happy with being fit or do you want to be super fit, one escape gets 5* from me. Yes it's more expensive than the rest but when I look at my gains, "WELL WORTH IT" and an investment in my future health, my resting HR is now 45-50 at 43, it used to be in the 70's in the days of bad diet, smoking 30-60 a day and no exercise with XXL clothing in my early 30's and the belief on bad health, sure it only happens to everyone else. It's future is an ICON for Dublin, and a standard that other health clubs/gyms can only strive to try and achieve. If anyone knows of a better gym in Dublin I would like to know where it is because I have been around jumping in and out of them in Dublin city and I can't find one. Sure they get things wrong and make mistakes, the gym and staff aren't perfect but they are getting by far more things right than wrong.

Ok this is more of a 3.5 than a 3, but I have to talk about the reception staff here. Surely…read moreensconced within the 'receptionist' role, is a warm RECEPTION for your guests? Those who pay the bills? Each time I've come in here, I've had one gripe or another. Either they are too busy chatting amongst themselves to say hello or goodbye, or they're just not super arsed in being friendly. I get that they're busy, but this is not a cheap gym by any stretch of the imagination so it would be nice to be received with a bit more courtesy. I arrived today at 1.42pm to register for spinning class at 2pm. They say that registration opens 15 mins before each class, so despite being there and ready to go, the receptionist turned to another spinner and I telling us we'd have to wait to register. Now this isn't some high tech scenario on a computer that literally doesn't open til the set time - it's jotting your name down on a piece of paper. I would like to say in full disclosure that the receptionist was tending to someone else at the time, but if she had enough time to turn to us and tell us we'd have to wait til quarter to for signing our name, surely she'd have had enough time to pass us the registration paper. Thankfully which is what another staff member did, once he heard the comment from his colleague. It took him about 0.2 seconds to pass us the sheet. A bit of common sense wouldn't go astray in situations like this. I'm still a major fan of this gym and most of the staff so far have been great, but it would be great if there was a bit less of a "Computer Says Noooooo" attitude in here (What an episode that was!)

Read carefully.This is subjective rating and there's a good reason for that…read more I'll start off with a bitter words. All good will be at the end, like a dessert is. Major problem lies within "check-in to redeem offer". When you browse through businesses on Yelp, you find some businesses that offer discounts or freebies when you check-in there. So there was €20 off for a single session. This offer was corner stone for my choice. Called in, arranged appointment, showed up, checked-in, got a treatment. When was time to pay, I says "... here's the money just €20 less due to your €20 discount...". Mr. Eoin said this was expired offer therefore he cannot apply discount. I was thrown off, because there actually was a note "running though January". See attacthed screenshots here https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16547519/WebShare/4ever/Body%20Mechanics%20Check-in%20offer.png. But wait, there's a catch. You can't see that condition unless you do the check-in and press the redeem button. And you can't do a check-in far away from business's location. Yelp doesn't let you. Naturally I checked-in only when arrived at the place. Secondly, I didn't redeem the code until time came to pay. I tried to argue softly, but Mr. Eoin firmly said discount is not available (it wasn't January). I had second appointment where I confronted Mr. Eoin about the discount and requested more strongly to get one. He gave in eventually after uncomfortable argue that this is not right and discount should be taken off if it is not available at current time. He gave me only €10 discount only to me off his back (I assume). I accepted it. Didn't come back and not planning to due to unfair and cheating practices The good stuff. Mr. Eoin is brilliant at what he does. He knows the body. His diagnosis was correct and treatment was affective. He is a nice gentleman, I'd say. Regardless of his unfair business practice I would recommend him to anyone who has muscle or movement problems. Place is big. Plenty of room. He's training equipment. You can do few exercises just to know how you need to do them later by yourself correctly. This is extremely useful. Bus stops are just near. Dublin Bikes station just outside. Close to city centre. P.S. I brought this issue to Yelp. They informed that business owners regulate promotions and Yelp is not accountable for them (promotions). This is sad, because even by this date, after a year, this check-in offer is still available and is deceiving.

When it comes to getting the most out of your money, The Body Mechanic is the place to go…read more I had a hip/shoulder problem for over 3 years, and Eoin (The Body Mechanic) diagnosed it better than any other doctor had. He's a person that listens to you and looks at the body as a whole, instead of just the immediate body part to evaluate the necessary measures to take to entirely heal your body. For the first time in almost 3 years, I am entirely pain free, and it's all truly thank to him.

Great fun and friendly environment. The trainers make everyone feel part of the family. Highly…read morerecommend as an alternative to the usual chain gyms.

I've been a member of Phibsboro gym for more than a year and this is what I could say:…read more Good: - Cheap gym membership that is about 200 per year (17 per month) or 150 for a student membership (12.50 monthly), you pay in advanced the full amount. They also have 6 months and 3 months membership but I've never used that one - Convenient for me because it's not far from my place - It doesn't usually get too busy so it's easy to use the machines without waiting for your turn - Friendly and helpful staff Bad: - Some of the classes are not included in the membership so you might need to pay an extra for the class, something like 4 - 6 eur, but the other classes are free - There's usually only 1 gym staff working at a time, so he / she has to be in reception, teach classes, attend members, clean...I think they should hire at least a cleaning person - No lockers in the changing rooms, so you have to handle your valuables to a staff member, keep them with you, or leave them in the changing rooms with not lockers In short, I like the gym and will renew the membership when it's over. There are better gyms, but the value for money is what you can expect.

I think the 80's threw up on this GYM and it was unfortunately never cleaned up…read more As someone who suffers from "spurts" of getting fit I have been a member of about 6 GYM's over the years [it had been about 5 years since my last health kick had happened however] and this is hands down the worst I have ever experienced on so many levels. SO MANY. I bought a Living Social voucher for Phibsboro GYM online. At the time I lived beside the GYM so even though I heard it was a bad GYM it was close and it was €59 for 3 months full membership. As Ina Garten would say "How bad could that be?" ..... REAL BAD When I signed up the girl I dealt with was very pleasant but I had to ask for a GYM assessment with the personal trainer. It wasn't offered. From my experience of GYM's you are not allowed to start until you have had an assessment. I am presuming for health and safety reasons and out of general common sense for a new member to be treated in a certain way. The assessment. What can I say about that? 2 days later I headed down for my assessment and the guy I dealt with was also manning the reception and appeared to be inconvenienced having to show me what to do. Not once asking me what specifically I wanted to get out of this. He was showing me on their VERY OLD and BASIC equipment what to do as quick as he could so he could get back to his desk and would leave me and I had to go find him after each set I was doing on various machines and equipment. He then said he had no more time to show me what to do as he needed to shut up shop. You'll have to come back to get shown other things he said. Not once was anything written down. DAFUQ? I was also never shown the changing rooms or the rest of the GYM. Just the 2 rooms I appeared to be inconveniencing this "personal trainer". Now I am not sure if me having a Living Social voucher affected how I was treated. If that was the reason then they are not doing anything to encourage people to stay after their 3 months is up. Either way I went about 5 times after that and just used the cross trainer and threadmill and NEVER went back. I have another 6 weeks left on my membership and I would rather chew on wasp then step foot inside the place again. AVOID

I really like this gym. Apart from the things I really hate about this gym…read more It's cheap, you don't need yearly contracts or anything like that. Pay as you go, stop paying when you don't want to go anymore. Simple. Also on the plus side, for someone that doesn't use any fancy machinery for his workout, this is awesome. There's a pretty big free weight area, and a very very good number of power racks! If you go to the gym to squat, bench, deadlift and that sort of stuff, Flye Fit has got you covered! Although I tend to keep away from them a bit, there's also a very good number of cardio machines, treadmills, bicycles, those things where you pretend you're walking up stairs, etc. You're a bit out of luck if you want a spa, smiths machine, a pool, back massages, or anything like that. There's equipment there, go and use it. That's pretty much it. What I really really hate about this place? It's a bloody mess most of the times. Spotting someone from the gym staff actually putting things back in their place is a rare sight indeed, and weights, dumbbells, kettle-bells, etc, are left all over the freaking place (it would help if people had better gym-etiquette, but they don't). My second gripe... some of the Personal Trainers don't really set much of an example, on the contrary, they tend to do one of the most annoying things you can do in a crowded gym... being a hoarder. "Oh these 25 sets of dumbbells, and these four 5kg plates? Yeah, we'll be using all of that, sorry!". Gah that makes me so mad! Soooo mad! I need to go lift some heavy things right now, to appease this rage! Gah! So yeah, a decent gym if you want to work out and you don't need anything fancy, or any hand-holding at all. Also helps if you're not intimidated by the sound of weights being dropped much louder than necessary (so ALPHA! GRAW!). Get a couple more staff in this place to keep it a bit less chaotic, and I'd definitely bump up the rating to 4 stars. Don't skip leg day!

This is the most recent Flye Fit Gym in Dublin. The…read morebuilding is a converted old warehouse which resulted in an ample open space. They've been adding more and more equipment since it opened, and now there are plenty of weights to choose from without having to wait. They offer some classes like Yoga (not real yoga, but it's good enough for a gym class), Ryde, Boxing or X Fit, these are all included in your membership, you just need to book online. The Ryde class is pretty good, the bikes have an articulated frame that allows you to move and turn almost like in a real bike. Why isn't this a five star review? There are three things that make the whole experience fall away from perfection: 1. The (revolving) doors. Don't be too fat and/or don't bring a very big bag because you may end up having a really hard time trying to go through these. 2. The shower's water temperature. You just press a button and wait for the water to come out, which is really nice and simple in theory, but, as we all know, reality sucks and you get cold water in the start and really hot scalding water by the end. 3. Disorder in the weights area. The gym isn't the only one to blame here, ofc, though it could enforce a bit better the idea of leaving everything in its right place once you're finished. If you have an OCD it will be a nightmare. Else it can be a pain to try and track down that specific weight or bench you need for your workout. Anyway, I strongly recommend this gym. The price is great value and there is no contract - you can stop paying and going anytime you want, and you can do it online with zero fuss. You can manage everything online, for that matter, since changing your access code to the gym (the card you choose to get through the door) to booking classes. I believe it can be a good gym for a beginner too - if you don't have many specific and special needs. The afternoons are always more crowded - but not too much - as well as Saturday/Sunday mornings.

Worst gym iv ever been in, equipment is terrible service is even worse, and the changing room and…read moreshowers smell like a sewer, do not use these gyms if you value your health dont know what you could be breathing in, go to Westwood a real gym and that's who i will be going back to

I have been a member for 7 years, I stopped being a member for my final year of college and of…read morecourse, covid hit after. When I joined back in June I was a bit disappointed that facilities such as shower and the steam rooms were taken away. But what I was most disappointed about was that the Yearly membership option was taken away. I understand, now that there are fewer members the price must go up, but there's no need for you to take away the yearly membership, just raise the price? The benefit of a yearly membership plan is not only the potential of a discount but also the ability to make a one-off payment. This ability is a necessity for me, being a student my income is irregular, so I can not reliably depend on money being in my account the same day every month. Despite this I joined back, I tried to sign up with my credit card to avoid any missed payments, but the Ben Dunne website insists on direct debits. And surprise surprise three months later, I miss a payment while I was changing jobs, what an idiot I am for forgetting the exact day I am meant to pay you with NO REMINDERS. So what would you expect would be standard business practice by the many subscription services that plague us today in this situation? A friendly email advising you, you missed a payment but no worries here's a link to complete payment, please pay in the next 7 weeks to continue your membership? A receptionist telling you you cant come in until you complete this months payment? I think that's all fair enough. Nope, Ben Dunne will CANCEL your MEMBERSHIP with NO WARNING and expect you to join back again as a whole new member with a WHOLE NEW JOINING FEE. Oh my apologies my Lord Ben Dunne for missing my humble payment, shall I set up a separate current account that I top up yearly? Perhaps I shall tickle your taint while I suck you off? That's ridiculous and honestly shameful, it's a pandemic people are struggling and hey even if there wasn't one people are still struggling. Screw me for not having my life together on the 16th of September right? I have sent emails to the payment department asking that I can rejoin without the joining fee (may I remind you I have been a regular member for 7 years) and they have advised me that they can not do anything, and I must email info@bendunne.com. And I have sent them multiple emails as well but no reply. I am not asking the world, I am asking for the bare minimum of flexibility. In my experience, it is always easier and cheaper to get a returning customer than a new customer. Food for thought.

This is a well organised dance space with bright, airy, naturally lit studios of a variety of…read moresizes. They have Harlequin and sprung wooden floors (Heaven!), all with large mirrors (super important to correct your form while practicing) and are well maintained and clean. During the week they hold a variety of dance classes in different disciplines. Good idea to keep an eye out for their taster nights where you can try out a class before committing to a full course. Last I looked they had everything from something called Kangaroo Power to the more familiar Jazz, Burlesque, Hip Hop, Irish, Ballroom, Flamenco etc. running as evening classes. Just the ticket when you want to try something new after work; it was here that I first learnt the joy of Lindy Hop. The area isn't the best, but they have a buzzer system at the door and a security desk, so you can feel safe and that your belongings are secure while training there. There's also a bit of on street parking about, but not much so possibly better to get there on foot.

I discovered the Dance Lab with a friend last week, they offer a variety of different genres from…read moreburlesque or hip hop to typical Irish dancing. The dance rooms are bright and spacious, the building is modern though not in the best neighborhood. The evening class schedules are practical for 9 to 5 workers, I definitely recommend the Dance Lab.

If you're into sports, you'll probably know that Yoga and Pilates will help improve your…read moreperformance and make you feel stronger and walk taller. Bodyfirm Yoga offer Yoga and Pilates classes in a very nice, clean studio in the Park Shopping Centre. I sometimes come here for classes and the reformer classes with Joe are a proper workout! The instructors are very friendly and helpful- I can't count the times they've had to help me bend into the poses because I didn't get it on my own. All in all, if you like Yoga or just want to add to your workout routine, I can recommend Bodyfirm.

From the owner: BODYFIRM Studio's offer boutique style group and personal training with an emphasis on health and…read morewellbeing. We offer a wealth of coach supervised group classes in Pilates, and Velocity HIIT [high intensity interval training] for fat and inch loss. Transformation 30, our 30 day Transformation Package runs year round to assist you to change not only how you look but how you feel. Learn how to train, eat and balance your hormones to have a healthier, fitter more energetic you. It does not matter who you are or how you feel we have a program that will suit you.