I've been going to this place for over 2 years now, and i'm amazed that i'm the first to review it…read more If you live in the city centre, Ben Dunne Jervis pretty much wipes the floor with it's competition in terms of location and value for money....and it really is ruddy cheap!. It's the only gym i could find that didn't have a reg. fee and has classes for free (ranging from spin classes to pilates to box and burn), and still has a wide range of well-maintained equipment. Before you join, however, do ask yourself if you are willing to put up with the fact that it is completely jointed from 5 to 7:30 in the evening, and it attracts the kind of clientele who you will find very superficial and tend to keep within their own nationalities. It's probably better to join the gym if you work irregular hours and have time in the afternoon or weekends to use the gym. EIther way, its a really good gym.

The gym in Blanchardstown is embarrassing, staff have no manners at all, don't listen to requests…read moreor concerns from members and I have been threatened in the past for jumping over the gate after no staff would respond to me when I had left my gym bag there, membership card wouldn't work so I jumped over as I was in a rush to get the bag. I got threatened by staff member after it despite holding my hand up and saying I had no choice but to go in as nobody responded to me pressing the buzzer continuously. No Irish people to be seen in the place either, Ben himself would be turning in his grave

Wouldn't recommend the gym, the owner is extremely rude and has terrible customer service. Reported…read morean incident where an injury was sustained on the steps outside the premise just to let staff know it could be a hazard in the future in case somebody else fell and received a response from the owner detailing the steps were up to industry standard, Going in depth about how perfect the steps were. Whether they're "up to industry standard" in your opinion or not someone has sustained an injury on your premises have some decorum to not get so defensive and take the genuine feedback on your establishment without being rude.

I chanced upon this page and just thought that I'd add a short review about Iveagh Fitness Club…read morebecause previous reviews on this thread are outdated (since Iveagh was taken over and transformed). Iveagh is a completely different place both aesthetically and in terms of service since it was taken over in about 2016 or 2017 (not sure when). I have never reviewed anything online but I feel compelled to post my first review because I think that Iveagh deserves credit for its amazing transformation and I think that it is also fair (for prospective members who might enjoy its wonderful facilities) to post something that is up to date, since the reviews on this thread are from 2015 and as far back as 2009 when it was a completely different operation. I'm going to be completely honest by divulging the fact that I have done work for Iveagh over the years since it was acquired. I produced many videos for them to promote their facilities, their classes and their personal trainers. My reason for stating this is just in case anyone thinks that this reads like a post is from a direct employee of Iveagh. It's not. Regarding previous comments, the swimming pool and Spa area (which was historically opened in 1905) was completely overhauled last year and is just beautiful. It is a protected building and whilst everything had to be kept structurally intact, it was updated so very tastefully. The facilities are top notch and the staff are amazing. I won't link to any pages, just so that this doesn't look like an advertisement. You can look them up for yourself. I just wanted to update this review thread because I felt that the reviews were unfair, only because they were outdated and don't reflect the newly updated Fitness Club and its wonderful staff.

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.

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.

4/5 - good equip and clean but could always improve…read more Stayed in Dublin on holiday and hotel gym sucked. Flyer offered short-term access 24/7. Nice selection of equip, clean, lots of cameras for safety. Rather impressed by this gym chain. Huge free weight area, decent equip but smaller cardio area. No cross fit equip.

Great location and loads of different machines, but unfortunately constantly so packed you won't…read moreget to use any of them. If you're into classes it's good gym for you, if you're not jog on

The first time I set foot inside Raw, I thought it was a quiet little coffee-shop. The reason I…read moreconfused a gym for an afternoon hide-out was the man with the flyer outside who dragged me inside with the promise of a free espresso. And an espresso I got plus a grand tour of the premises. To find the gym you need to walk inside the South Richmond Street entrance, go through the room with the coffee machine until you find a door that takes you to a dark alley where you'll find another door, the one that opens the actual gym . Yeah I know, it's pretty strange. But just wait until you finally get inside! Raw is a macho place filled with macho men, stretching their sweaty bodies and flexing their muscles. I can imagine that fitness competitors have a membership here for life. Watching the heavy-built weight-lifters oozing testosterone in every corner, I couldn't help thinking about the Village People video as I felt myself shrink to the floor. For a girl, this wouldn't bee my gym of choice, at least not until I get much more fit. Maybe I should try their Boot Camp class, if the trainers are anything like those who pay for the work-out, I'll loose the Christmas kilos in no-time (I'll report back in a month, if I survive). So, if you wanna be a macho, macho man, make sure to get a membership. Hey! Hey! Hey! I

Don't be fooled by the meatheady exterior - Raw is a really solid gym. I broke up with my posh…read morehotel gym for Raw, and I'm seriously glad I did. Upon first glance the weights section is admittedly intimidating, but for the most part people keep to themselves and you never have to wait for equipment or machines. Plus, it's seriously affordable. I think I paid €299 for 6 months. If you're like me and fear a serious body building setup, I'd say avoid the majority of the ground floor. Around the perimeter is like 15 cardio machines that get the job done, and they have a nice selection of kettle bells along the mirrors though. There is a studio upstairs that has a great selection of classes (though I'll admit I still haven't been to one) and there's also a spin studio if you're into that sort of thing. You're free to use either space if there's not a class on, and it's a personal fave since it has more lady-friendly barbells, mats and space to stretch. All in all, I really like Raw and would definitely recommend.

This is a nice little gym in Clonskeagh. Its a bit out of the way for me but i have been in there…read moreto use a free pass and see what the facilities are like. The staff at reception really are very nice and were very helpful being able to answer all my many queries! My favourite part of this gym was the pool, it wasn't very big to be honest but it wasn't packed either and it was long enough to do lengths. there is also a sauna which you can use after your swim, every gym should have a sauna. I had a go of most of the gym equipment too and i suppose its just like any other gym in that respect. The dressing rooms were clean and provided lockers for gym goers. My favourite bit of the dressing room is a small little room off the dressing room that has large mirrors and hairdryers, its like a room dedicated to drying your hair and doing your make up! perfect! you don't want to be going out into the world with a big red face after the gym!

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!)

I need to update this review with major news!…read more After a hard training, I usually go as far as the shower and don't even take the time to dry my hair before I go home. This time I felt like pushing my boundaries, wearing my bikini in public, and going to the spa. 1* For the spa: It's called spa but it's basically a huge swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, a jaccuzzi, and tropical showers - meaning different water temperature. The place is warm - not too warm ! - and clean. I have a bit of an OCD when it comes to hygiene and this place has my stamp of approval. 1* For the sauna: Dry heat as you would expect. The interior is made of wood and the heat place is made of stones. There are 3 different levels and - of course - as the heat goes up the highest seats are warmer. It's not too hot so you can have a good sweat. Don't stay too long though and do not wear jewelry - you will get burnt. 1* For the showers: I love to alternate sauna / medium heat shower to cold / steam room. Some people like to take a cold shower right away but I don't appreciate the extreme change in temperature. I go for medium heat shower and possibly cold after that, it has to be step by step. 1* For the steam room: What a great sensation to be in a steam room! The heat and humidity is no overwhelming and that's a plus. You can't stay very long - as per usual - but you can still handle a good moment. Also there is an ambiance music played in the room to help fully relax. This place is a treat ! You eliminate the bad toxines in your body, you work on your breathing system, and you relax all at once. I haven't tried the swimming poor nor the jaccuzzi but that should happen very soon. 1* For the hair dryer: OMG Those hair dryers are so amazing it only take a few minutes to get my hair completely dry. And my hair is long to my waist. And not easily cooperative when it comes to drying! I need to take a picture of how everything is set up, but in short you can find 4/5 hair dryers and 1 hair straightener along a long mirror. You have space to put your brush or other hair/make-up products and get ready. Even when it's busy girls always make space for one another. Very friendly changing room ! 1* For the free trial: I asked for a few trial tickets for my boyfriend. They couldn't give any because this gets sent from the headquarter. At first I thought it was a bummer but then I remembered that a couple of months ago I received free trial tickets by post and a 5 day pass as well ! Should I remove a star ? It's true there should be more flexibility on that aspect but on the other hand they send a lot of incentives by post. I leave this star for now :D 1* For the beauty centre: Today I noticed a new poster in the entrance promoting a new beauty centre. Opening soon facilities for waxing, semi-permanent make-up, manicure, and pedicure. There was something else but I don't remember... Anyway, depending on the price I might want to take a look and report to my fellow yelpers :) That's all for now. Let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to answer them ! #yelpmeplease #eliteyelper #yelp