Best Personal Training in Coolock, Artane, & Raheny: What to Look For

Thinking about signing up for personal training in Coolock, Artane, or Raheny?

You’ve probably Googled it. Maybe a few gym ads followed you around. Or maybe a friend said “you should try this crowd” – and now you’re wondering what to look for.

Here’s the truth: there are loads of options. But not all personal training is the same. And if you’re over 30 – especially in your 40s, 50s or 60s – juggling work, family, life, health or mobility issues the type of setup you choose matters a lot more than you might think.

Here’s what to actually look for:

1. Proper coaching – not babysitting, not just counting reps
Real personal training means actual coaching – not hand-holding, not constant check-ins, and definitely not some generic meal plan copy-pasted from the internet.
A good coach teaches you how to lift properly, helps you progress safely, and gives you clear, no-nonsense feedback.
They won’t chase you every day or spoon-feed you motivation – that part’s on you.
You’ll get guidance, accountability, and support – but we’re not here to babysit.
You still have to show up, put in the effort, and take responsibility for what you do outside the gym.

2. Small group sessions – not big crowds
Training in a small group (like our 10:1 setup) means you’re never left waiting around for machines or wondering what to do next.
You get structure, variety, and loads of coaching attention – without the price tag of one-to-one PT.

3. A programme that fits your life
If you’ve got work, kids, school runs, and real responsibilities – you don’t need a six-day-a-week bodybuilding split. You need a structured, sustainable programme that fits around your life.
That means 2–3 well-designed sessions per week with support around nutrition, habits, and recovery. It should be doable – not overwhelming.

4. A positive, no-egos environment
There are no mirrors here. No meatheads. No one recording gym content or filming themselves doing bicep curls.
You want a space where you can train without feeling watched, judged or out of place.
Our members are mostly 40–60+ – people just like you who want to move well, feel better, and stay healthy for life.

5. A track record of results (with people like you)
We’ve helped hundreds of people locally to build strength, lose weight, feel more confident, and actually enjoy training again.
Check our reviews and client stories – they’re not 20-year-old influencers. They’re busy adults, parents, carers, workers – just like you.

6. A plan for after the first few weeks
Anyone can run a hard six-week challenge. But what happens after that?
A good gym has a plan to keep you progressing, not just a quick fix. You should know exactly what happens next – and how they’ll help you stay consistent.

7. Real Value for Money
Good personal training isn't cheap – and for good reason. Proper 1:1 PT with an experienced coach can cost anywhere from €50–€75 per session.
Train three times a week and you're looking at €150–€225 weekly – or well over €900 for six weeks.

At Evolutis, we’ve taken a better approach.

Our small group training model means you still get personal attention, expert coaching, and a clear plan – without the 1:1 price tag.

Our coaches have over 30 years of combined experience helping people move better, get stronger, and feel more confident. And the 6-Week Kickstart works out at just under €14 per session for three sessions per week – unbeatable value for real coaching and support.

What Makes Evolutis Different?

We’re not a bootcamp. We’re not a spin studio. And we’re definitely not the kind of place that changes the workout every week based on whatever’s trending online.

We deliver actual personal training – not just a mixture of circuits, spinning, or the non-specific endurance-style training you’ll find in a lot of places.
Random training = random results.

Our approach is built on real training principles, tailored for people 40+. That means structured sessions, coached properly, with a clear plan designed to progressively improve your strength, fitness, and long-term health.

We coach busy adults over 40 who want to feel better, move better, and stay fit for life – without the pressure, gimmicks or fads.

Our sessions are small, supportive, and structured – no mirrors, no waiting for equipment, no phones out filming content. Just coaching, accountability, and progress.

We’re based in Coolock and work with people from all over the area – Artane, Raheny, Beaumont, Kilbarrack, Donaghmede and beyond.
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As long as you're no more than 10–15 minutes away, we’d love to work with you. Any further and, well... you might start making excuses not to show up!

Ready to get started? CLICK HERE TO APPLY for a place on our 6-Week Kickstart