Active Plus — Dublin

Active Plus is on Drumcondra Road Lower in Drumcondra, Dublin, in the ABC Building near Drumcondra station. It serves members from Drumcondra and the wider Dublin area. Because the gym is based at one site, sessions take place there, and you can ask whether home or outdoor sessions are offered.

The price of personal training depends on several things, and the Personal Trainer price guide gives typical prices in Ireland for them. The main factors are whether you book single sessions or a block, how experienced the trainer is, and how long each session runs. Sessions at a gym can be priced differently from home or outdoor sessions, so ask which applies before you agree a price.

A personal trainer should hold a recognised qualification and relevant experience in strength and fitness training. Where the profession is regulated, the trainer has to be registered with CORU, so ask for their registration and check it yourself. Ask too about any specialist training, such as for injuries or older clients, and the experience they have with people at your level.

Ask what a personal training session at Active Plus includes before you book, such as the length of the session, whether the trainer plans a programme around your goals, and whether the strength area is part of it. Small group sessions, classes and personal training are separate options, so check which one you are booking. Ask too whether you can try a session first.

Active Plus has a Google rating of 4.8 from 21 reviews, and you can read them on its Google Maps page at https://maps.google.com/?cid=12939481780447346589. When you read them, look at how recent they are and whether the comments mention the trainers' approach, and you can ask the gym for references from recent clients too.

You can book by phone, through the Active Plus website, or through its Locufy page. When you contact the gym, say which kind of personal training you want, such as one-to-one sessions or a block, and how often you hope to train. Mention any goals or injuries so the trainer can plan from the start.

Ask whether a deposit is taken in advance, especially for a block of sessions, and how missed or late cancellations are handled. It is usual in Ireland for a gym or trainer to set a notice period for cancelling a session, so you can ask for it in writing before you pay.

You can compare Active Plus with other personal trainers in Dublin on Locufy, looking at the services each offers and what each session includes. Compare the experience and qualifications each trainer shows, and ask how the price is made up, such as single sessions or block booking. A clear answer on each point makes it easier to choose.