“If you’re reading this, I already know that you’re serious about improving your health and fitness. I respect anyone who wants to work on themselves to make changes. I’ve been there! I know what it takes. Come and have a look at CMB Gym. I promise you’ll find a welcoming environment, with amazing kit and even more amazing people. We’re not like any other gym. This is more like a private training facility where the coaches understand your goals and support you (even when you’re not actually in here). CMB people are focused, driven, and excited about the changes they are making to their lives - regardless of where they are in their journey. Join us and you’ll benefit from that camaraderie. Whether you’ve never been in a gym before, or you’ve fallen out of love with training, come and give us a look. I’m sure we can fire you up to make incredible changes.”
CMB was founded for one reason: to improve the quality of personal training in Dublin. We realised there was a need for a private gym - something with the size of an old-school independent gym, but with the facilities and equipment of a modern place. Dublin is a thriving place to live, and the people here deserve the best expertise and a great place to train.
CMB’s founder Darragh Hayes had spent a lot of time abroad, firstly as a soccer player and then as a fitness model. He got to train in some of the best fitness facilities in the world. He saw how these places gave the customer an unforgettable experience, and he brought that back to Dublin.
WE STAND FOR:
Excellence - in our coaching, facilities, training, and services
Knowledge - we keep learning so we can pass it on to you
Education - we don’t just coach you, we give you an education
Results - that’s what you come here for! CMB people get astonishing results
Dedication - you’re dedicated to your journey, we’re dedicated to your progress
We promise you high quality knowledge from expert trainers who are fun to work with and genuinely care about your results. We don’t do fads, and we don’t jump on bandwagons. You get honest, real coaching with techniques guaranteed to work for you.
When you step through the door of the gym, you bring with you hopes, dreams, goals, and a passion for change. We promise to match that passion. Come and visit CMB Gym in Dublin and meet your new favourite fitness facility.
Darragh Hayes started CMB as a Personal Training business in 2007. He opened CMB Gym in Dublin in 2012 after visiting some of the best fitness facilities around the world and discovering the elements they all shared. He soon realised these factors were at the heart of every good results-based gym.
CMB quickly got a word-of-mouth reputation for being cutting-edge, not just in facilities and equipment, but in the remarkable results it was getting for clients.
There’s nothing average about CMB, which is why we don’t attract average people who want “just” average results. Everyone who trains here - men and women of all ages from teens to 60s - wants something more. More muscle mass, better condition, improved health, more strength. (They end up getting more confidence and happiness, too!)
Today, CMB is a familiar sight on Upper Fitzwilliam Street. We’re open 7 days a week and you’ll see a range of people coming in and out of our doors, from VIPs and high-flyers to local folk who know a good thing when they see it.
We’re not going anywhere, so come down and see what we’re about. You’ll always be welcome.
1-to-1, 2-to-1 (pairs), and small group training (up to 6 people).
Yes! We’d be honored to show you the ropes. This will be an amazing place to get started.
No. You don’t need anything except a desire to change and a willingness to put in the work. It’s our job to teach you how.
We’d like to think so (you’re welcome to come and see for yourself). Both Darragh and Lee are dedicated to their own training and both have done various physique comps and other sports. We train here ourselves.
Yes we can. We have both done physique competitions ourselves (to a high level) and we’ve prepped lots of men and women in various categories across different federations.
Absolutely! Not all of our clients want to compete or do a photo shoot or any other tranformation-style thing. Lots of the people at CMB want to lose a bit of weight, get rid of some body fat, shape up by adding healthy muscle, and just feel better about themselves.
You can - check out our 2-to-1 Personal Training.
Yes we do, but hurry because places tend to fill fast. Our small group training is limited to 6 people per group.
CMB Gym is at 7 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.
We’re open 7 days a week: Monday - Friday 6am-10pm, weekends 9am-6pm. Closed Bank Holidays (sorry!).
Mon - Fri : 7:00am to 9.00pm
Sat : 9.00am to 1.00pm
Sun & Bank Holidays : Closed
