How could you not try a trainer who calls himself "The Transformation Catalyst"? Dominic Munnelly…read moreis the man behind the dream and is a highly enthusiastic personal trainer based on the southside. He regularly contributes to RSVP etc, has an interesting blog (http://thetransformationcatalyst.wordpress.com/) and is very active answering questions and giving advice on boards.ie. When I went to see him he was in a smaller gym but moved to the Crossfit gym a few weeks later-looks like it's far more roomy. I'm pretty sure he could put you through your paces in any location-indoors or outdoors though! Dominic was great at answering emails enquiring about his services and saw me early on a Saturday morning. Had a little assessment (not so sure about the body fat reading) and a fun workout-he's quite Crossfit (http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/what-crossfit.html) based with solid Olympic lifting thrown in and sensible nutritional advice. I liked it that he also incorporated yoga and foam rolling-good for the perpetually injured! Wasn't thrilled that he insisted on telling me my weight even though I begged him not to...but I'd stopped crying within a week or so. He emailed me a programme a few days later which was nice and gave plenty of things to keep me occupied-mix of weights and Crossfit workouts. It was a bit too full of push-ups and bodyweight squats for me though....my shoulders and hip flexors were threatening tendonitis within a couple of weeks. I'd have preferred if the training session included a run through/more detailed discussion of the programme too-didn't have some of the equipment in my gym. Bit pricey at €80 per session but he is good and is amenable to doing follow up sessions whenever you like. He also includes a free "check up" the week after to make sure you understand all the exercises etc. I'd probably have to say the Edge (http://www.yelp.ie/biz/the-edge-clontarf-dublin) suited me better in the end-David there picked up on shoulder and hip tightness before he gave me a programme and purposely avoided push-ups and squats to try to correct imbalances. And that was without being told I'd had issues before! Bonus: Dominic brought me a homemade flapjack. Feeding me on a Saturday morning merits an extra star!

From the owner: Personal training in one to one or goup setting. I cover everything from nutrition to otpmal…read moretraining, mobility and motivation

I started my 'New Year New Me' on the first of Feb in Raw and I have to say the facilities etc are…read morebrilliant and clean and the staff are soo helpful and friendly. Carl has helped with my induction and has really put me through my paces. I have found muscles I never knew I had! I want to say a huge thank you to Carl and all the team at Raw Sandyford and I would recommend the gym to anyone

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.

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.