If you are new and just starting out to the wonderful sport of powerlifitng and want to learn the…read morebasic movements of powerlifting, this is a great place to go. Otherwise like most people in the club you should see a personal trainer if you want to make strength progress in your sport and not be experimented on with untested programs which cause you to stall for months at a time.

LAKEWOOD ATHLETIC On the lookout for a soccer club on the…read morewestern side of the city? Lakewood Athletic, founded as a company team in 1981, is now perhaps the biggest soccer club in the area. They now have more than 600 playing members and field 35 teams in various competitions in 5 different leagues. Schoolboys, schoolgirls, men's and ladies teams have all tasted considerable success at local, national and international tournaments in recent seasons and they have produced a number of internationals. Highlights: winning the U14 Boys National Cup in 2004 and the U14 Girls Munster Cup in 2005. Facilities: Number of Pitches: 2 full-size and 2 academy pitches. Other facilities: Floodlit training pitch, floodlit all weather training pitch, 6 dressing rooms, showers and meeting room. http://www.lakewoodathleticfc.ie/ Noel Mullins 087-9864585

This gym has it all. Before I started out, I was badly out of shape and the concept of a gym itself…read morewas alien to me. I often wondered how people did up all their programmed and stuck with it. After the first few weeks, it became clear that I had found the right place. The two instructors have an in-depth knowledge of the body and how it works - what is good for one may not be good for another etc. They tailor their programmes to suit individuals who may have injuries etc. No one is left behind. The six week cycle that they employ works very well - with test weeks occurring after each 6 weeks so you can compare results and see the improvements you have made (and you definitely do make them!). the attention to detail is what I like most, with each class incorporating a warm up of the muscles that will be actively used in that session. Cork gyms has become (from my viewpoint) a saturated market place but if you are looking for guidance and the best way to improve (like I was, coming from a base of nothing), I genuinely could not recommend this place enough. You will gain in strength (a given), but coupled with the fact that there is a HIIT (conditioning piece) incorporated within each session, this will also drastically improve your fitness levels. I was a slob before I started here and have no issue admitting as much - but thanks to the lads, I have regained confidence in myself. Finally, and this is of critical importance in my eyes, there are absolutely NO ego's in the gym. Before I joined, I had a vision in my head of meat heads staring people out of it for being inferior to themselves. This could not be further from the Truth - every person up there encourages each other - regardless of ability - and this is what pleased me most and continues to please). If you are thinking about a gym and are unsure, do yourself a favor and get in touch with either of the lads for a trial session even (free of charge). I can guarantee you will not regret it and you will become gripped instantly. Easily the best decision I've made with my lifestlye over the last 18 months was joining DTF and I thankfully feel all the better for it.

Brilliant gym and a great community atmosphere in there…read more I've tried the whole gym thing a few times over the past number of years and always got fed up and frustrated after a few weeks. The setup in DT Fitness is great. The owners Adam and Colin know every member by name and are very helpful and welcoming. It's class orientated with set times so you go and get your workout done. Everyone does the same class together (Adam and Colin can alter it for your needs also) which makes it much easier and everyone talks to each other and keeps spirits up. The classes are well structured and measured so you can see really see your improvements over time. They focus on all key areas: strength, cardio and flexibility. It's been over 6 months now and I'm still going a few times a week. I'm at the point now where I look forward to going to the gym. I've seen a tremendous improvement in my strength and fitness since I started going and can't wait to improve even more.