FLYEfit Portobello is a three-minute walk from the Harcourt Luas Stop and a short stroll from Richmond Street, Camden Street, Aungier Street, Leonard’s Corner, and the South Circular Road.
Previously the Old Garda Club, this 20,000 sq ft gym has a unique historic interior packed with all the latest gym equipment from a heavy lifting area and free weights section to a top floor mezzanine for classes and a spacious spin studio.
Does this class really need a description? We will strengthen and tone those all important areas! We will use a variety of equipment including barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells.
BOX is a form exercise that has boxing style concepts. It will involve shadow boxing, punching, ducking, combos. There will also be conditioning circuits added in to help speed, endurance and power. Teaming up with a buddy and doing pad work will be also in the class. Great class for dropping body fat, getting fit and getting that anger on the pads!
BR Groove is Brazilian Beats, Worldwide Vibes. Feel the rhythm, bring the energy, and move with purpose in BR Groove—a fitness-focused workout inspired by the vibrant beats of Brazilian culture. This high-energy class blends music, movement, and fun to deliver a full-body cardio experience that’s all about rhythm and flow. Open to all fitness levels, BR Groove is more than just a workout—it’s a celebration. Expect uplifting tracks, global vibes, and feel-good energy from start to finish. No dance experience needed—just bring your groove!
Coach by Color is a spin class designed to show you how hard you’re working and to help you get what you want out of the class. The colors are personal to you, based on your own fitness level, so everyone can train at the right intensity for their body. It helps you pace yourself, stay motivated, and get the most out of the workout without guessing how hard you’re working.
DanceHIIT is a high intensity interval training workout that combines high-energy cardio dance routines with targeted strength training exercises for a total body workout. This will be a fun, high energy class bringing your fitness to the next level!
FLYE Conditioning is a class designed for all levels. The class is designed to increase your fitness capacity as well as your strength by combining cardio exercises with resistance training in short bursts. Guaranteed to increase your cardiovascular ability as well as get a pump on!
FLYEfit Strength is the perfect class for those who want to gain more functional strength through the use of dumbbells kettlebells and other equipment. The FLYEfit coaches will bring you through a balanced strength training session correcting form and positions throughout! Our plan is to give you all you need to turn yourself into the strongest version of you!
Heated Polar is a high intensity class that is set in a heated chamber with a climate of 30°. You are given a Polar Heart rate monitor at the start of the class which is displayed on the screen in front of you to help you work harder and compete with friends. The class uses a combination of our Concept Bike, Row & Ski Ergs and Assault fitness bikes which will definitely get you sweating! A great class for increasing endurance and fitness!
Heated Pilates is a low-impact, high-burn class designed to sculpt, strengthen and restore.Set in a heated studio of 30degrees, the warmth allows muscles to work deeper while improving mobility and circulation. Expect controlled Pilates movements, strong core work and a serious sweat, all without high impact.
In a FLYEfit Yoga class you will be guided through a sequence of physical postures promoting flexibility, mobility, stability, and strength. Book in today with our fully qualified instructors.
HYROX combines both running & functional workout stations, using our Concept Equipment, Sleds and other equipment we will accommodate both professional athletes, and everyday fitness enthusiasts looking to take their training to the next level, HYROX is the sport for everybody.
FLYEfit MetCon is a high-energy class designed to boost your fitness fast through Metabolic Conditioning – a training style that combines strength and cardio to burn calories, build endurance, and increase overall performance. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Mobility Flow is a class that everybody needs in their life! This class is designed to reduce tension, loosen stiff muscles and improve range of motion making you feel fantastic! Improving mobility is so important in daily life.
Pilates conditions your entire body – even your feet! It is a full body and mind workout that focuses on muscle balance, posture alignment, flexibility and core strength. No muscle group is overlooked or overused which will allow you to enjoy daily activities and sports with better performance and less chance of injury.
FLYE Conditioning is a class designed for all levels. The class is designed to increase your fitness capacity as well as your strength by combining cardio exercises with resistance training in short bursts. Guaranteed to increase your cardiovascular ability as well as get a pump on! You can track your workout through the Polar wrist strap keeping an eye on your calories burned and heart rate.
Using our state of the art Spin bikes, you can track calories and training data using Polar optical heart rate monitors in a fun, challenging environment!
Pump is one of the best ways to get in shape and tone up as it challenges all of your major muscle groups while you squat, press, lift and curl. A fun class with great benefits and also a great introduction to weight training.
FLYEfit Spin is not just an indoor cycling class but an indoor cycling experience. Let the energy and music move you. This class will take you on a journey through tough climbs and fast sprints. The ultimate calorie burning class that will have you racing to the finish line!
A classic is back – Step. This choreographed session will let you ‘step up a sweat’. You’ll burn calories and shape your body with lots of jam-packed fun and enjoyable dance moves. Come along to step up and down to some of your favourite tunes.
Are you chasing that feeling you only get after a good sweat session? Sweat is the class for you. In this class we use heart rate training as our main go to to give you that feel good factor. Using circuits, emoms, amraps and other conditioning methods. Our flyefit coaches will guide you through a balanced fitness session to make you the fittest you’ve ever been!
Themed Spin at FLYEfit is your midweek energy boost, every Wednesday at 6pm! Each month brings a new theme – from 70s disco and 80s anthems to 90s throwbacks, 00s hits, pop icons, and rock legends – all paired with a high-energy spin workout that will leave you buzzing. Available in all gyms with spin studios. Come along for the ride of your life!
TRX training is a type of workout that uses suspension straps to build strength, balance, and flexibility using your own body weight. The class is designed for all levels.
You may have heard of TRYKA and wondered what it actually is.TRYKA is a form of hybrid training, combining cardio and strength in one high-energy session. This class takes you through the official movements used in TRYKA racing, including sled pushes, lunges, ram thrusters, rowing and functional strength work. A perfect alternative to HYROX and suitable for all fitness levels, whether you’re trying it for the first time or training to compete.
Yin Yoga is a slow, gentle style of yoga that focuses on stretching deeply and relaxing your body and mind. You hold each pose for a few minutes. It targets deep tissues like ligaments, joints, and fascia — not just your muscles. You use relaxed breathing and let your body sink into the stretch. It’s quiet, calm, and helps release tension.
In a FLYEfit Yoga class you will be guided through a sequence of physical postures promoting flexibility, mobility, stability, and strength. Book in today with our fully qualified instructors.
Yogalates is a fusion of Yoga and Pilates designed to improve core strength, flexibility, posture, and mindfulness. This low-impact class combines the breathwork and flow of Yoga with the strength and toning elements of Pilates, helping to build stability, reduce stress, and support overall wellbeing. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Zumba is a fun, high-energy workout that combines easy-to-follow dance moves with upbeat music. It’s designed to get your heart rate up, burn calories, and make exercise feel more like a party than a workout. No dance experience needed, just move, sweat, and have fun!
A class that focuses on kettlebell technique, safety, and quality of movement. This is a full body workout that will work every major muscle, build power, and help burn a lot of calories.
Does this class really need a description? This class is a serious glute and ab burner and will make you feel great! You will use a variety of equipment including barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells that will be yours for the whole class (no sharing). All levels welcome!
FLYEfit Spin is an indoor cycling experience! A serious calorie burning class where the energy and music of the room move you through a series of challenging climbs and fast sprints. All classes cater for all levels of fitness. Be careful though, they are addictive!
Prepare to get super sweaty! Work your way through a series of challenges such as AMRAPs (As Many Rounds as Possible), RFT’s (Rounds for time) and EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute)
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Ben – Portobello
Much bigger than I expected, loads of space. All the equipment/machines one could desire ☺️
FLYEfit Portobello is located at 8-10 Harrington Street, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 X242.
FLYEfit Portobello is a 20,000 sq ft gym set in the former Old Garda Club, with a distinctive historic interior and training areas spread across different floors.
Facilities include Olympic lifting platforms, a heavy lifting area, free weights, strength and conditioning equipment, Concept equipment, an Astro area, a functional training zone, a spacious spin studio, bike racks, lockers, showers and changing facilities.
Yes. The gym has Olympic lifting platforms, dedicated heavy lifting and free weights areas, plus strength and conditioning and functional training space.
Yes. All scheduled fitness classes at FLYEfit Portobello are free with a current FLYEfit membership.
Classes include Flye Conditioning, FLYEfit Strength, spin, Pilates, Pump, BOX and Ass & Abs. Check the current timetable for the latest classes and times.
The gym is around a three-minute walk from Harcourt Luas stop and within easy walking distance of Richmond Street, Camden Street, Aungier Street, Leonard’s Corner and the South Circular Road.
FLYEfit Portobello is open Monday to Friday from 5.30am to 11.30pm, and Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays from 7.30am to 7.30pm. The gym is open seven days a week except Christmas Day.
