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What should you be doing to optimise your results this summer?
We are asked this all of the time to be honest. What helps speed up my metabolism, what exactly is eating clean, what supplements are good to take to optimise my results- the questions are endless but we are keen to recommend what direction you should be taking for... Read more
Body Fat Percentage v’s Weighing Scales
Many people on weight control plans rely on the bathroom scale to measure their progress. Critics of the bathroom scale note that it’s important to track your body composition, including body fat percentage, rather than just your weight. Skinfold calipers have been available for years to measure body... Read more
How to get in shape for Summer
Well, well, well…look who’s come crawling back!?! Year in year out, we see people flood in the doors when the spring sunshine starts to show its gorgeous face! This year more than ever, we are seeing folks running along the promenade, joining bootcamps, power walking or even running around... Read more
The Edge: Clontarf Protein Shakes
Not only are we the best personal trainers in Dublin *as voted for by you guys 🙂 we also double up as pretty handy in the ole kitchen- well we make a pretty mean protein shake anyways… These shakes below also make a great breakfast alternative to eggs if... Read more
Personal Training in Dublin- what’s new?
As you know, we offer both personal training and group classes or buddy training in Clontarf. Strength training is our main focus and we believe that a stronger body is a healthier body. By adopting our nutrition plan and strength training as part of your weekly routine, we can... Read more
The Best Personal Training in Dublin
Looking for an elite gym with top of the range strength training and functional training equipment with world class personal trainers in Dublin? We pride ourselves in the up-skilling of our team with our weekly staff trainings, our in-house range of Nutritional Supplements and our range of exclusive classes... Read more
Boxing Classes at The Edge: Clontarf
Due to the great success of our last 6 week Lads Boxing Course, we are delighted to announce that we will be running another 6 week course starting next Wednesday the 12th of March! The course comprises of 2 sessions a week, and takes place on Wednesdays at 9pm... Read more
Personal Trainers- our advice to get you bikini and shorts ready in time for summer!
Personal Training is the most efficient way to spend your time to reach your personal fitness and health goals. Working with a personal trainer yields results in a motivational and friendly way and at The Edge, we like to say that we bring a bit of fun to the... Read more
The importance of Continuous Education for Personal Trainers
Research into the health and fitness industry produces report after report of new findings, new stastistics, new methodologies, new diet plans and new exercise and strength programs. We strive to provide the best Personal Training facility, not just in Clontarf, but in Dublin and indeed the whole country. The... Read more
Personal Training for a more Personal approach
There’s a reason why most celebrities opt for personal trainers when they are making a change to improve their fitness, health and appearance. Â Working with a personal trainer is the quickest, easiest and most successful to reach your health and fitness goals and has proved so effective that... Read more
Your body’s insurance policy- Super Multi-Vitamin
Besides eating clean and exercising smartly, in the health and fitness industry, the multi-vitamin and a good 8 hours sleep are your body’s Premium Health Insurance Policy. We know that it is near impossible to extract all of the necessary nutrients and vitamins from your daily intake of food.... Read more
Sugar- The bitter truth about the white stuff
When you think of sugar, what do you think of? Spoons of white fluffy sweetness in your tea? Sugary cakes? Doughnuts? Fizzy Drinks? Sugar is now added to over 3/4 of the food we buy in our supermarkets. You wouldn’t drink a cup of tea with 20 teaspoons of... Read more
Personal Trainers and Personal Training in Dublin
So why Personal Training? Why spend more money when you can go to a big commercial gym by yourself whenever you want? In this city alone here are hundreds of choices of regular gyms and personal training facilities in Dublin and the choice is endless- and sometimes confusing for... Read more
Healthy Low & No Carb Snacks
Our clients often find that for meal times the choice is so much easier than in between- the smaller meals often cause stress as it is quite difficult to eat healthily on the go. We have put together a list for you to try whether you are working in... Read more
Vitamin C
What is Vitamin C? Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is a vitamin we need on a daily basis. Some animals actually make their own Vitamin C, but humans must get theirs from food and other sources. Good sources of Vitamin C include fresh fruits and vegetables, especially... Read more
Infinity Fuel- Detox, cleanse, supercharge and restore
“Every disease can be linked to a nutritional deficiency” Linus Pauling – 2 time Nobel prize winner Humans, unlike plants who require only up to 9 essential minerals for growth, need over 60 essential minerals for optimal health and longevity. With this in mind, it is quite difficult to... Read more
New Year’s Resolutions you will actually stick to
So it’s that time of year again…After the last 4-6 weeks of falling off the bandwagon after Christmas parties, neighbours calling over, catching up with your old friends, office parties and of course Christmas Day, it’s time to start a new plan, write a new To-Do list and start... Read more
What are Toxins and how can I Detox?
Toxins are substances that cause harmful effects to our bodies. The immune system, liver and kidneys work together to remove these toxins at the same rate they are encountered. They can build up and be stored until removed and are store as fat in the body. Endogenous (Internal) Toxins... Read more
Happy Fitmas and How to Eat Clean over the Christmas Holidays
Just a quick post to remind you as to what kind of hours we are open so you can stay healthy over the holidays: Dec 24th- Christmas Eve- Open for group classes only – Just a few places remaining! Dec 25th- Christmas Day- CLOSED Dec 26th- Stephen’s Day –... Read more
Testosterone and How to Boost Your Natural Levels
What kind of diet lowers your testosterone levels? Simple dietary habits such as eating a lot of sugar or High-GI foods, restricting fat, not eating meat or not getting enough Magnesium, Zinc or Vitamin D can lower your testosterone and make you fat. What kind of health issues are... Read more
X FIT- New Group Classes to kick-start your 2014
New Year, New you at The Edge: Clontarf 

Results-focused Fitness, Strength & Conditioning Classes Starting at 8pm on Jan 14th 2014 10 WEEKS 20 SESSIONS FREE GYM ACCESS AT WEEKENDS FREE LOG BOOK TO TRACK YOUR PROGRESS LIMITED TO 12 PLACES LIMITED TIME INTRODUCTORY OFFER €299- SAVE €60 TRAIN... Read more
We’ve got Christmas covered at The Edge: Clontarf
If you’re stuck for ideas for your healthy loved ones, we can help relieve the stress of a visit to town to stock up on stocking fillers. Pop into the gym and choose from a selection of gift vouchers which we can tailor make for your needs and budget:... Read more
The Side Effects of Alcohol and Binge Drinking
Alcohol and the effects on our Hormones Alcohol is, without doubt, one of the most widely abused drugs in Ireland. Although it helps us loosen up and feel more relaxed and helps break down barriers socially, there is a darker side to this widely accepted drug that we feel... Read more
What kind of exercises should I do in the first few weeks after pregnancy?
Should I exercise in the first few weeks after pregnancy? Gentle exercise is perfectly safe in the first few weeks after having your baby. Gentle lower tummy exercises and pelvic floor exercises are all it takes to help your body to slowly start to recover.

Although exercise may feel like the last... Read more
Personal Training Success Story- Client Testimonial
I have been training with The Edge since March of this year and am feeling fitter, healthier and stronger than I could ever have imagined. I had tried Ballet, Kettlebell, Circuit training, Aerobics, Bodypump- you name it, I’ve tried it…but since I started with the personal training with The... Read more
Childhood Obesity- make the change
Up to 327,000 children are either obese or overweight with experts warning that Ireland is heading for a US-style epidemic, with 33% of our children now suffering from weight issues. This hasn’t happened over night, this has been coming for a long time and we have no one to... Read more
How to build Muscle. Fast.
Looking to build muscle quickly? The trick to building muscle is to adequately stress (work) the muscle, then to allow the muscle to recover properly, while eating enough healthy food to feed the new muscle, and….well, repeat! The best exercises for full body muscle growth are exercises that require... Read more
How to get rid of cellulite with a good diet and supplementation
Orange peel, cottage cheese or dimples, call it what you like-Â Every woman reading this knows that cellulite can seriously interrupt our pursuit of smooth, supple skin! What is cellulite? Cellulite is a collection of fat underneath the skin that causes a puckering effect which is seen on the skin... Read more
Probiotics- What are they and why should I take them?
What are Probiotics? Probiotics are the “friendly” bacteria found in the small and large intestine that work together to create a healthy digestive system. What causes the imbalance of bacteria in your stomach? When the ratio of “friendly” bacteria and “bad” bacteria tip in favor of the bad guys,... Read more
Omega 3- Supplementation for health and weight loss
Being overweight or obese (a chronic disease) means the body is constantly in an inflamed state, due to the adipose tissue (fat tissue) becoming swollen (hence the beer belly, big hips and big bum) and producing TNF IL6 which generate PRO inflammatory cytokines (these are the guys that make you feel... Read more