Gym advice/reviews Drogheda

Rodger_Muir · 25-09-2011 01:37PM #1

With the Bettystown Court closing. I'm now in the market for a new gym so I'm looking for advice and recommendations. For obvious reasons I wont be joining Integral. I popped into Aura on Thursday and wasn't overly impressed. The cardio equipment is top notch BUT there weights and free weights section is very small and the place was VERY busy for a Thursday evening. So where is everyone else a member? Oh and clearly after everything that has happened the last couple of months I'll be going down the monthly direct debt route.

gipi · 25-09-2011 08:23PM

Given that Southgate has closed, and Integral own/run 2 gyms in the general area, I'm not sure that there are too many options round Drogheda any more?

To my knowledge there's only Aura, the Boyne Valley, and whatever Jackie Skellys is called now. Even Curves (the ladies gym) has closed on Donore Rd - I don't know if it's just moved or is gone.

I haven't been a member of any of them (I was a southgate member but didn't renew, thankfully!), so can't offer any reviews.

Antibac · 25-09-2011 08:57PM

SFX is fairly good they are across from the lourdes hospital. Beside the petrol garage on hardpans gardens side

stripysocks85 · 25-09-2011 10:05PM

Wait now, south gate is closed? Is the bettystown court closing again because summer season is over? And seriously,curves is closed? I used to go there and was half thinkin of re joining. Was never in boyne valley one. Aura then is really the only option but if its going to be really busy,it puts me off. Then again,the hours I work I could be there for 4or so should be quiet enough then?

Rodger_Muir · 25-09-2011 10:12PM

Is in anyone in the Boyne Valley, going to call in tomorrow around 7ish and get a feel for it when its at its busiest. Any members boardsies?

irishwarrior · 26-09-2011 06:58AM

Freeweights!!!! sfxGym heaviest d/b and best

beakymon · 26-09-2011 08:05PM

Well, what's the story with the Boyne Valley? First impressions?!? Am thinking of joining there also, will have to check it out first but in the meantime am interested to hear what you thought. What membership and standing order/direct debit options do they have? Read here that apparently southgate was due to open in the coming weeks (under new ownership presumably) but haven't really heard any more..

Rodger_Muir · 26-09-2011 08:30PM

beakymon wrote: »

Well, what's the story with the Boyne Valley? First impressions?!? Am thinking of joining there also, will have to check it out first but in the meantime am interested to hear what you thought. What membership and standing order/direct debit options do they have? Read here that apparently southgate was due to open in the coming weeks (under new ownership presumably) but haven't really heard any more..

Standard set up, cardio, weights and pool. Oh and a coffee dock. I never really understood the purpose of a coffee dock in a gym. But the were very popular mid nineties. E35 a month, no minimum contract. So signed up. Oh and anyone going to Bettystown Court tomorrow to get there refund. You need to bring your bank details.

Rodger_Muir · 26-09-2011 08:33PM

irishwarrior wrote: »

Freeweights!!!! sfxGym heaviest d/b and best

Sorry mate to heavy, and the wrong side of the town.

m.j.w · 26-09-2011 08:38PM

35 euro a month is a decent price with no min contract! tempter by that myself after being ****ed over by southgate!

beakymon · 26-09-2011 09:35PM

Price sounds very good! A fraction of what it was a few years ago.
I know that have a current offer for 2 people, 4 months 250 euro, but would rather pay monthly. Aura is dearer than BV (almost 40 a month) and now compared to what is was a few years ago, which seems a bit incredible. Was the BV busy for a Monday night? What are the staff like? The cheap price makes me a little suscipicious though..My only concern there would be that the hotel and thus the gym would close, considering a receiver was appointed to both last october...

longhalloween · 26-09-2011 09:40PM

What part of Drogheda are you from? A good few of the villages around have a gym in their GAA clubs, small enough but the membership is cheap and they're usually quiet.

kormak · 27-09-2011 07:30AM

longhalloween wrote: »

What part of Drogheda are you from? A good few of the villages around have a gym in their GAA clubs, small enough but the membership is cheap and they're usually quiet.

which ones?
I've a feelng there might be one in Lann Leire in Dunleer which would suit me...
can anyone confirm this?
Just haven't had the chance to call in yet...

Fursttimer · 27-09-2011 09:49AM

Value for money - SFX is the best gym in town.

They are located in the old Twin Gyms premises but are moving to a new, bigger site soon.

fionabk · 27-09-2011 10:00AM

gipi wrote: »

Given that Southgate has closed, and Integral own/run 2 gyms in the general area, I'm not sure that there are too many options round Drogheda any more?

To my knowledge there's only Aura, the Boyne Valley, and whatever Jackie Skellys is called now. Even Curves (the ladies gym) has closed on Donore Rd - I don't know if it's just moved or is gone.

I haven't been a member of any of them (I was a southgate member but didn't renew, thankfully!), so can't offer any reviews.

Curves moved premises to Bachelor's Walk, just off Shop Street. I joined last week and handed over €99 for three months membership. Low and behold, i get a text on mon 26th sept to tell me that curves has shut down. Im fuming. Ill be going to the owner (franchise holder,s) address demanding my money back. What a Scam.

Rossin · 27-09-2011 11:48AM

I found Aura great, but as a student I used it everyday, during the day, so I never had a problem with it being packed,I can imagine in the evenings it could be different. The pool/spa area is top notch and the classes, spinning etc are great(good numbers and lots of classes)

I used to be a member of bv, it seemed fine, good value, the pool area wouldn't be as good and the classes were virtually none existent when I was there, they have tennis courts though!

sfx & matrix would be good if you're only interested in weights, no swimming/classes etc, proper body building gyms

beakymon · 28-09-2011 05:30PM

Might be of interest to anyone looking for a gym to join - Matrix have a deal on groupon.ie 3 months membership for 39euro! Offer closes in a few hours..but looks like a great deal! Haven't been in there yet but photos from website look promising.

Rossin · 28-09-2011 05:38PM

any gym would be good value at that price!

m.j.w · 28-09-2011 08:48PM

beakymon wrote: »

Might be of interest to anyone looking for a gym to join - Matrix have a deal on groupon.ie 3 months membership for 39euro! Offer closes in a few hours..but looks like a great deal! Haven't been in there yet but photos from website look promising.

cheers!!!! bity weary of joining another gym and was gonna go direct debit in boyne valley but 39 euro for 3 months is a great deal!

Rodger_Muir · 28-09-2011 11:12PM

beakymon wrote: »

Might be of interest to anyone looking for a gym to join - Matrix have a deal on groupon.ie 3 months membership for 39euro! Offer closes in a few hours..but looks like a great deal! Haven't been in there yet but photos from website look promising.

Bugger, I've already signed up with the Boyne Valley.

Darksaga87 · 29-09-2011 08:24AM

Energie gym in the M1 retail park is great, Its the old jackie skellys, but the new team up there is much nicer and profesional.
Im on an off peak contract, means I can use the gym in the mornings and early afternoons, Thats for €30 a month, if you want open membership, its about €45 - ish.
Great gym with heaps of equipment, machine weights and free weights. and about half the gym dedicated to cardio.
I think its great.

Shoe Lover · 29-09-2011 01:42PM

kormak wrote: »

which ones?
I've a feelng there might be one in Lann Leire in Dunleer which would suit me...
can anyone confirm this?
Just haven't had the chance to call in yet...

Yeah there is one in Dunleer, up at the rec. http://www.lannleirepavilion.com/gym.html

kormak · 29-09-2011 02:22PM

Shoe Lover wrote: »

Yeah there is one in Dunleer, up at the rec. http://www.lannleirepavilion.com/gym.html

Looks a wee bit cramped?!

kormak · 29-09-2011 02:24PM

beakymon wrote: »

Might be of interest to anyone looking for a gym to join - Matrix have a deal on groupon.ie 3 months membership for 39euro! Offer closes in a few hours..but looks like a great deal! Haven't been in there yet but photos from website look promising.

The got offered €170 for 6 months at Matrix.
It's a grand gym for equipment, etc.... plenty of cardio machines.
changing rooms aren't great though, but u get what u pay for!

appleb · 29-09-2011 04:50PM

Just joined Matrix gym directly and they gave me the 39 euro deal for 3 months when I mentioned the ad on Groupon. Think the deal finishes today though.

m.j.w · 29-09-2011 09:16PM

appleb wrote: »

Just joined Matrix gym directly and they gave me the 39 euro deal for 3 months when I mentioned the ad on Groupon. Think the deal finishes today though.

what did ya think of it apple? i joined it on groupon but wont get a chance to go in until monday

The Davestator · 30-09-2011 08:20AM

I'll be shocked if Matrix is still open in 3 months, let alone 6. No planning permission and owes lots of money (same waster who had to close Westgate)

pvt · 29-11-2011 12:04PM

anyone has been to sfx recently? Is it crowded in the evenings?

pvt · 02-12-2011 04:31PM

Just to let you know guys, that sfx gym relocated about 1km further up north. I've been there today. The owner took me around it - it's a decent gym I'd say. The offer I got is 75 euro for 3 months. Cheers

Garvalla · 04-12-2011 04:15PM

Glad to hear that haven't been for a couple of weeks got a shock on Thurs to see it closed

Garvalla · 04-12-2011 04:34PM

can anyone tell me the new location of the sfx
gym

tribalwings · 04-12-2011 04:37PM

It's out the Ballymackenny road where Sheelin Office Furniture used to be. Just past the entrance to Castle Manor and the Boyne rugby club. It's only about 2 mile down the road from where they were

Garvalla · 04-12-2011 05:11PM

cheers.

pvt · 07-12-2011 11:58PM

no one has mentioned a place called lab fitness? I checked their site but it doesn't seem like they have any cardio equipment there. It looks like they do fitness classes only, am I right?

10-12-2011 05:09PM

Just got a letter off Aura saying my membership expires soon and as a valued customer they'll offer me a 12 month cash-up-front renewal rate of €395.

I joined two years ago and paid €300 for 12 months, then last year I paid the €395, and I've barely been near the place. Anyone tried to haggle with these guys or get the rate reduced?

Aura's handy for me, as it's just around the corner (when I'm in the humour of going) but for €395 I can find plenty of other things I'd rather spend my money on (taking a decent chunk out of my Credit Union for a start).

Won't be rejoining for €395, so just thought I'd see if anyone else has haggled with them before?

The Davestator · 11-12-2011 08:44PM

pvt wrote: »

no one has mentioned a place called lab fitness? I checked their site but it doesn't seem like they have any cardio equipment there. It looks like they do fitness classes only, am I right?

Yes, just classes but very good ones.

JoJoDonohoe · 15-12-2011 11:54PM

If you are looking for classes there is a guy doing classes in the Southgate fitness suite in Grange Rath a number of evenings a week. Caters for beginners and advanced. He is very good. Does Pay as You Go or monthly deals. So you arent tied in

tweety76 · 30-03-2012 10:14AM

wanted to open up this thread again. Was thinking of joining a gym on south side of Drogheda. Does anyone know what Boyne Valley are currently charging? I checked with Energie(bettystown) and they are charging 400 for a yearly membership which I find far too much!?. I wanted use of a gym so I can go late enough at night and on a sat aft. and sunday , 7pm weekday classes don't suit my hours etc. Can anyone recommend Boyne Valley or somewhere that isn't charging 400?

Rossin · 30-03-2012 01:59PM

Energie is in the retail park beside woodies. There is an integral in bettystown. Also aura on southside

tweety76 · 02-04-2012 10:59AM

Rossin wrote: »

Energie is in the retail park beside woodies. There is an integral in bettystown. Also aura on southside

Thanks, but integral in bettystown is charging 400 pp!! looking for somewhere cheaper

Rossin · 02-04-2012 07:26PM

I was in the boyne valley a few years ago and it was fine. Aura would be better if youre looking for classes id say but for good value id certainly give boyne valley a call id say theyre the cheapest on the south side

brit1234 · 03-04-2012 07:50PM

So the MAtrix is closed....... taken the money from the customers and closed
sfx got the members names and are offering some discount on membership

reposting from the other thread:

I've contacted gardai and they said it's civil matter, and they can't do anything about it - it's contract between you and the owner

so the only way to get something done is to start a civil action against the owner, but for that a lot of people would have to get together

kormak · 04-04-2012 07:13AM

brit1234 wrote: »

So the MAtrix is closed....... taken the money from the customers and closed
sfx got the members names and are offering some discount on membership

reposting from the other thread:

I've contacted gardai and they said it's civil matter, and they can't do anything about it - it's contract between you and the owner

so the only way to get something done is to start a civil action against the owner, but for that a lot of people would have to get together

Really??!
And there's been posts in here before mention how it was being run by gangsters!! I was in there once of twice and was always hounded to join for all sorts of deals... it just all looked a bit too shady! :cool:

is_that_so · 07-04-2012 10:52AM

brit1234 wrote: »

So the MAtrix is closed....... taken the money from the customers and closed
sfx got the members names and are offering some discount on membership

reposting from the other thread:

I've contacted gardai and they said it's civil matter, and they can't do anything about it - it's contract between you and the owner

so the only way to get something done is to start a civil action against the owner, but for that a lot of people would have to get together

Is this same owner who originally owned Westgate Fitness? Is there even a case here? I did see a post on the other thread that said Matrix had a sign up to tell people to contact SFX. I dropped into SFX some time ago before they moved and was also offered a good deal as they knew me from a previous gym.

stripysocks85 · 07-04-2012 10:55AM

Myself and my friend had membership up for renewal in Aura. Individually received renewal notices of €360 for the year, or €44 direct debit monthly I think. Anyhow, couldn't afford 360 straight out, so have opted for a Joint Membership which is €72 per month for the 2 of us. Not as good ast the 360 deal, but, still.

Lantus · 07-04-2012 09:06PM

brit1234 wrote: »

So the MAtrix is closed....... taken the money from the customers and closed
sfx got the members names and are offering some discount on membership

reposting from the other thread:

I've contacted gardai and they said it's civil matter, and they can't do anything about it - it's contract between you and the owner

so the only way to get something done is to start a civil action against the owner, but for that a lot of people would have to get together

Taking a civil case can be expensive and only generally worth it if the person you are pursuing has any money to pay you.

I was a member of this gym as well. It's the 3rd one he's owned and has had to close due to 'unforseen circumstances.' Rumours are this is all because of unpaid debts.

daveyc21 · 09-04-2012 11:51AM

Does anyone have a contact for the matrix gym or have any idea what they plan to do with their equipment? We would probably look to take some of it.

Rossin · 26-04-2012 01:41PM

If anyone has heard any recent prices of local gyms could you pop them up here. So far i've only spoken to Aura

aura student membership, €36 per month

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