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    #2
    Makethemost
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭Makethemost


    I was up in it but decided to join the other Gym in balbriggan (BodyLab) and have had a few sessions in it. Have to say that the sessions/advice i am getting is a lot better than any other gym i have been in.. It also seems to be a good bit cheaper.

    PM me if you want to ask me anything else..


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    tatli_lokma
    Registered Users Posts: 3,332 ✭✭✭tatli_lokma


    prices seem a bit steep to me when you consider the other options. Almost €500 a year for a core membership off peak.
    I think they are milking it because of lack of competition in the immediate Balbriggan area. But if they were to lower their prices they would probably get more off-peak revenue from the amount of newly unemployed.
    I would be interested were it not so expensive.


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    profitness
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭profitness


    Bodylab gym are giving a free months membership if you join in january and it works out way cheaper (about €20 a month). As was mentioned already they'll get you results. i'd reccommend going down and having a look before you make up your mind about joining the new place


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    The Hill Billy
    Registered Users Posts: 22,775 ✭✭✭✭The Hill Billy


    Makethemost & profitness:

    Do you have any connection to the gyms being discussed?

    Thanks,

    HB


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    profitness
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭profitness


    Well i'm a member of the gym, why do you ask? I've had serious results working with them over the past 3 months so just thought people should know its not all bad! Drop down and take a look if your interested HB


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    The Hill Billy
    Registered Users Posts: 22,775 ✭✭✭✭The Hill Billy


    profitness wrote: »
    Well i'm a member of the gym, why do you ask? I've had serious results working with them over the past 3 months so just thought people should know its not all bad! Drop down and take a look if your interested HB

    Thanks for the offer but I live mostly in Switzerland. :)


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    Sock Monster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭Sock Monster


    Think I'll just have to get off my lazy bum and check in out for myself (won't be till next week as I'm away for the weekend)

    When I do I'll let you know what I think


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    rccaulfield
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭rccaulfield


    Major rip off imo!


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    profitness
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭profitness


    ha lucky you!! Plenty of skiing will keep you in great shape! which is a major rip off rccaulfield?


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    robpurf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭robpurf


    where is that new gym?cant see its address on the site anywhere


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    October
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭October


    The address is here.........

    http://www.platinumgyms.ie/Contact.aspx


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    Jimdagym
    Registered Users Posts: 3,843 ✭✭✭Jimdagym


    If its ok to stray slightly...
    Is bodylab the one in the combined clubs?


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    Frank Spencer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,168 ✭✭✭Frank Spencer


    Jimdagym wrote: »
    If its ok to stray slightly...
    Is bodylab the one in the combined clubs?

    Yes indeedy!

    http://www.fitnessireland.ie/gymdetails.php?gym_id=26&gym_name=Bodylab&location=Dublin


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    rccaulfield
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭rccaulfield


    rccaulfield wrote: »
    Major rip off imo!

    Well all the gyms iv seen in dublin really!- Better off buying some equipment for the house- its cheaper by far/ more convenient/family friendly/no distractions etc etc


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    dixierip
    Registered Users Posts: 185 ✭✭dixierip


    There's probably a market in Balbriggan area for a swimming pool /gym and not just a pokey gym in an industrial estate.


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    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,301 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    I'm a member of platinum gym. It's a great gym if you're into lifting at all.

    What it has that's great: Squat rack, deadlift platform, glute ham raise, a huge range of Dumb bells, trap bar for deadlifting, flat and incline benchs, oly bars a plenty, foam rollers and the music is not terrible :). It is quite a small gym but all of the equipment is top notch.

    It has no pool facilities though which is a shame.

    Its not expensive either. I joined for no joining fee and €40 a month, can't argue with that. If you want to cancel there is none of the nonsense you get with other gyms either, no minimum contract or notice period.

    Before anyone asks, I have no connection with the place other than membership. I just left Jackie Skellys to join and couldn't be happier, it has everthing that Jackie Skellys was lacking.

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




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    tatli_lokma
    Registered Users Posts: 3,332 ✭✭✭tatli_lokma


    briankeating wrote: »
    Its not expensive either. I joined for no joining fee and €40 a month, can't argue with that. If you want to cancel there is none of the nonsense you get with other gyms either, no minimum contract or notice period.
    maybe I'm scabby, but I think €480 per annum is pretty pricey for a gym with no pool and minimal facilities, and where there is no privacy (there are huge big windows and you can see right in! :eek: Don't fancy showing my wobbly arse on the step machine to passers by and I'm sure they would prefer not to see it either! lol).


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    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,301 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Cincikchick wrote: »
    maybe I'm scabby, but I think €480 per annum is pretty pricey for a gym with no pool and minimal facilities, and where there is no privacy (there are huge big windows and you can see right in! :eek: Don't fancy showing my wobbly arse on the step machine to passers by and I'm sure they would prefer not to see it either! lol).

    That's fair enough, but the facilties are not minimal. They have everything you need to get fit and strong.

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




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    tatli_lokma
    Registered Users Posts: 3,332 ✭✭✭tatli_lokma


    briankeating wrote: »
    That's fair enough, but the facilties are not minimal. They have everything you need to get fit and strong.

    well technically all you NEED to get fit and strong is your own body and at a push some free weights. Costs nothing to walk/run/do press ups etc.

    My point is that the guts of €500 a year is quite a lot for a gym without a pool etc. They should be taking their location into consideration more and lowering their prices in line with that.


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    Scubadevils
    Subscribers Posts: 8,322 ✭✭✭Scubadevils


    Yeah I think 500 is a lot too. I use Northwood in Santry at the moment and membership is up in March - was thinking about this one in Balbriggan as I'm sick of driving to Santry in rush hour traffic for the gym, it's enough to use as an excuse not to go! But... it's 350 to renew and you do get the pool etc. Must have a look though still at others nearer as convenience might be worth a few quid extra.


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    briggan02
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭briggan02


    Hi, there is another gym in Balbriggan beside the railway station, perfect shape fitness, women only, I'm a member and find it really good, I tried the new one in platinum, but it was more for men and bodybuilding, a bit lifeless and a big window so you feel like evetyone's looking at you, this one is in the town and works great for me, it's a 30 minute circuit type thing, kinda like curves, they have fitness classes aswell every day which are great. I'd recomend checking it out aswell, hope this helps.:)


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    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,301 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Cincikchick wrote: »
    well technically all you NEED to get fit and strong is your own body and at a push some free weights. Costs nothing to walk/run/do press ups etc.

    In fairness that's a whole other debate. Whether it's worth joining ANY gym. All I'm saying is that if you want to join a gym near Balbriggan, I would highly reccomend this place.
    Cincikchick wrote: »
    My point is that the guts of €500 a year is quite a lot for a gym without a pool etc. They should be taking their location into consideration more and lowering their prices in line with that.

    I understand your point, I don't think €500 a year is expensive for what they have to offer though. I probably spend more than that a year on sambo's in work.

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




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    tatli_lokma
    Registered Users Posts: 3,332 ✭✭✭tatli_lokma


    as Ben says, you shouldn't pay more than €295 for a gym membership! :D


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    Helmet
    Registered Users Posts: 501 ✭✭✭Helmet


    I joined Platinum gyms for 370 when my membership in Northwood ran out.
    I miss the pool from Northwood but other than that I'm really happy with the service in Platinum. Extremely friendly staff, good equipment, not mobbed in the mornings plus I'm saving a fortune on petrol (not to mention the carbon footprint).


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    bealfeirste5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 104 ✭✭bealfeirste5


    There's a gym in wexford street (i think) that's 365 for a years membership.. is this good value?


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    #27
    enniser
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭enniser


    My boyfriend is a member and he likes it. I dont know why the big deal with the window, who is looking in? Most of the units are empty still!

    He's getting the student rate which is good and when I join I will still be eligible for the student rate also. I wish there was a pool but in every other gym Ive been in, I rarely got around to using it much. Unlike other gyms Ive been a member off, I think the yoga classes are included in the price too?


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    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    Ben Dunne would clean up in Balbriggan.


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    Cats.Whiskers
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭Cats.Whiskers


    Has anyone done any exercise classes?

    I'm not a member but I'm thinking of joining.


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    Cats.Whiskers
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭Cats.Whiskers


    Second question

    Does anyone know if there is a secure area for bikes?

    Thank you :)


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    Bonito
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,399 ✭✭✭Bonito


    PirateShampoo wrote: »
    Ben Dunne would clean up in Balbriggan.
    Aura is great! Feck bodylab and platinum. I think Aura in Drogheda is well worth the travel up from Balbriggan! Especially with the new extension and that being finished.

    I used to pay for Gym & Swim but I wouldn't always want to do a swim, just use the sauna and steam room. With the new extension the changing rooms lead in to a steam room and sauna so when I don't want to swim I don't have to pay to use the sauna and steam room now.

    I'd recommend people checking it out at least. They might still be running their free trial day offer but I think you had to book it in advance.


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