28/11/2024
Did you know?
Static stretching after a strength workout helps speed up the body’s recovery, by increasing blood flow rich in oxygen and nutrients. Improved blood circulation to muscle tissues helps prevent soreness!
The risk of injury is reduced, which is critically important for both health and athletic performance. The body relaxes and calms down even after the most challenging and intense workouts. Additionally, stretching improves body shape by strengthening and developing deep muscles that influence proper posture.
18/11/2024
To everyone who took on HYROX Dublin - You crushed it! 🔥
Time to bring that same energy back to VKNG gyms!
Who’s ready to keep pushing limits? 💪🏻
19/10/2024
Great energy this Saturday morning at VKNG Gyms after our 10:30 Hyrox training session! 💪 Huge shoutout to everyone who pushed through and gave it their all. Every session is another step closer to becoming stronger, faster, and more resilient.
If you’re looking for a supportive community and challenging workouts, come join us! Your fitness journey starts here – whether you’re preparing for your next race or just looking to level up your training. See you at the next session! 🏋️♂️🔥
14/10/2024
Welcome to a new era of pain! 🔥🤮
The Echo Bike (or Assault Bike) is a deadly piece of gym equipment that we’re so proud to have in VKNG. Get ready to burn maximum calories and enter a deep dark cave of suffering 😅
We’ve decided to get things started with a challenge of the month of October - how fast can you get 20 calories done on the assault bike. So far, we have one of Rat Pack legends (Paul Hill) leading the way with 20 cals in 20 seconds!
25/09/2024
Don’t be fooled by her friendly smile, because Ornaith is savage in the gym! From boxing to spinning to strength & Hyrox, she does it all 💪🏻
You will find Ornaith taking classes on a Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. You can expect a cracking playlist to keep you motivated, and she’ll get you doing burpees with a smile on her face. 🙃
24/09/2024
Meet our youngest trainer, Roman. Apart from looking like a real life superhero, the only thing Roman can’t seem to do is actually fly.
Roman specialises in powerlifting and CrossFit training, and ensures that every gym class he takes, from Strength to HIIT to Spinning, is as brutal as his own training.
Check out our gym timetable if you haven’t experienced one of Roman’s classes yet, and make sure you’re up for the challenge.
12/09/2024
Apart from liking long walks on the beach and the soulful sounds of The Backstreet Boys, Daven is a personal trainer who prides himself on connecting with new & old VKNG members alike.
Daven specialises in both 1-on-1 personal training sessions and small to large group classes, too. As an aspiring bodybuilder himself, his strength classes are especially popular with members.
If you’re looking to take your training to the next level, and interested in PT sessions with the big man, slide into our DM’s to schedule an appointment.
02/07/2024
It’s summer holidays which means everyone (hopefully) has a bit more energy, a bit more free time, and a bit of motivation to try something new! Get in touch with Vini to book your free trial class at VKNG Gyms. 💪🏻
28/06/2024
It’s happening! Our summer family day taking place at the gym on Saturday 13 July 2024 ☀️ Bring the whole family and BYOB (bring your own booze) and we’ll put on the rest.
Please RSVP ([email protected]) so we know how many people we’ll be BBQ’ing for!
04/06/2024
We’re in the process of sourcing some new Ski Erg machines but would love to hear from you, our VKNG members - if money was no object, what’s one piece of equipment you’d love to see in the gym?
Leave your wish-list in the comments!
14/05/2024
A note to all VKNG gym members:
We pride our gym as being a place not just for working on fitness or strength, but also a place to connect with other members, and a safe space to be on your own, too.
HOWEVER, there are a few gym rules we need to remind everyone of:
- Put equipment back when you’re finished with it. Dumbbells, weight plates, floor mats, kettlebells - everything has a place and there’s no reason to leave equipment on the gym floor at the end of your session.
- Do your best to not slam or drop the weights excessively. Unless you’re at an elite athlete level and you’re lifting a huge amount of weight overhead, there’s really no reason to be dropping equipment.
- To the men: If there are any ladies training in the gym on their own, make sure you do your part to make our female members feel safe. Don’t approach any of the women unless there’s a clear invitation to do so.
- Bathrooms: please ensure the taps are switched off before leaving the bathroom - the women’s bathroom in particular is often found to have a hot water tap left running. And lastly, please make sure the toilets are always flushed after every use. 💩
Thank you to everyone for reading this far and we hope you enjoy the shirtless photo of Ronan very clearly demonstrating ‘engaged lats’ before a deadlift.
03/05/2024
Hyrox is a form of functional fitness racing, and at its core, it is a combination of running + functional movements.
Think of the running aspect as a great way to improve your cardiovascular fitness & endurance, and the functional movements to target strength.
But whatever you do, don’t be put off by the running component if you think you’re not a great runner! At VKNG Gyms, we don’t always include running in our HYROX workouts and when we do, we also offer an alternative cardio exercise for those who may struggle with knee problems or injuries.
And if ‘speed’ is your biggest fear, just remember that HYROX is all about competing against yourself and pushing your own limits. And no matter your age, when you’re training with the VKNG Horde, we won’t let you fall behind or feel out of place - we’re a community and we lift each other up no matter what 💪🏻
27/03/2024
New to the area and looking for the best gym in Howth? Or maybe you’re already a member but looking to upgrade your membership?
Check out our packages and feel free to tag a friend or share directly with them! Let’s grow the VKNG Horde together 💪🏻
(PS all memberships have the option of “OUT OF HOURS” access at no additional charge.
PPS all prices & offerings are correct at time of publishing. VKNG Gyms reserves the right to amend prices and membership offering without notice.)
21/03/2024
While CrossFit focuses on a broad range of exercises, HYROX is more specific and combines running with functional fitness implements like burpees, sled pulls, and lunges.
Additionally, HYROX has a set format, while CrossFit prides itself on being constantly varied. So even though we love throwing weights around, we do love the inclusivity that Hyrox promotes by being a bit simpler to follow!
19/03/2024
One of the biggest concerns we’ve had to face since becoming an official HYROX gym, is the fear a lot of our regular members initially showed towards this new fitness workout. In hindsight though, because we’ve been offering Strength classes and group HIIT workouts, transitioning to Hyrox wasn’t that big of a deal. From teenage years to the twilight years, we have all ages & abilities participating in our Hyrox classes.
The only person you’re ever competing against in our classes, is yourself! We offer Hyrox 5 days per week with sessions taking place in the mornings and evenings, as well as Saturdays. Get in touch if you would like to give it a try!
12/03/2024
Hyrox is described as THE FITNESS RACE FOR EVERYONE. It’s a combination of cardio, strength and endurance.
Endurance exercises such as ski, row & running, combined with wall balls, sled push & pull, sandbag lunges, and yes… the dreaded burpee.
But you don’t have to compete in order to join our HYROX program. We offer morning & evening classes, and we have 45-min and 60-min classes in the weekly schedule, as well as an ‘elite’ group with the odd monthly race simulation thrown in the mix, too.
If you want to get your HR into the red zone and burn serious calories, then get in touch today to come try one of our classes!