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Build Strength, Fitness & Confidence Around Your Life

Personal Training in South Dublin designed around you.Whether you want to lose body fat, build strength, improve your fitness, develop new skills, or simply feel healthier and more confident, your coaching is built around your goals, experience, and lifestyle. With structured training, ongoing accountability, and sustainable habits, you’ll have the support and direction you need to make progress that lasts.

Coaching Options:

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1:1 and 1:2 coaching

Get direct coaching through 1:1 or 1:2 personal training sessions designed around your goals, fitness level, and lifestyle. Each 60-minute session combines structured programming with real-time coaching, technique correction, and accountability to help you progress faster and train with confidence. Your training is also supported through the Trainerize app, giving you instant feedback, workout tracking, and ongoing support between sessions. Ideal for anyone who wants hands-on coaching, motivation, and a personalised approach to fitness.What´s included:

  • Real-time feedback and adjustments during each session

  • Your personalized program plan in TRAINERIZE

  • Access to support group

  • Weekly check-ins and tracking of your progress towards your goals

  • Monthly check-in calls via zoom

  • Ongoing support, advice and nutrition guidance to go the full distance


Personal Training Locations in South Dublin:

Locations

Choose from three convenient training locations in Sandyford and Dundrum, depending on your goals and preferred training environment.

A fully equipped public gym with access to a wide range of machines and free weights, ideal for traditional strength training and general fitness.

Free Weights section at Southside Gym in Sandyford

A dedicated CrossFit box with free weights and functional training equipment, ideal for strength, conditioning, HYROX preparation, and athletic training.

CrossFit session at CrossFit Green in Sandyford

A private gym setting with access to both machines and free weights, offering a quieter and more personal environment for your training sessions.

Rower at Motive Gym in Dundrum

Online Coaching

Train anywhere, anytime with structured online coaching designed for busy professionals who want flexibility without sacrificing results. Through the Trainerize app, you’ll receive a personalised training plan, progress tracking, accountability, and ongoing support to keep you consistent and moving forward. Whether you’re training at home, in the gym, or while travelling, online coaching gives you expert guidance and structure that fits around your schedule and lifestyle.What´s included:

  • Your personalized program plan in TRAINERIZE

  • Access to support group

  • Weekly check-ins and tracking of your progress towards your goals

  • Monthly check-in calls via zoom

  • Ongoing support, advice and nutrition guidance to go the full distance


If you prefer to train independently but still want a structured plan to follow, choose one of my ready-to-go online training programs.

Markus coaching and client performing a half-kneeling landmine press

Train Anywhere. On Your Schedule.

If you prefer to train independently but still want a structured plan to follow, choose one of my ready-to-go online training programs.All programs are delivered through Trainerize, giving you your workouts, exercises and progress tracking in one place.

Find the Right Program for You

  • 14-Day Free Trial — FREE

  • 4-Week “15-Minute Power” — €29

  • 6-Week “Bodyweight Basics” — €39

  • 8-Week “Endurance Builder” — €49

Access your training through Trainerize, follow your workouts wherever you are, and work through the program at your own pace.

No gym required. No complicated programming. Just open the app and train.

Calisthenics Community

Join a growing calisthenics community in Dublin focused on bodyweight strength, movement, and skill development in a supportive and motivating environment.Our Sunday coach-led classes focus on building calisthenics strength and learning skills such as pull-ups, handstands, L-sits, and core control through structured progressions. The sessions are especially great for beginners who want to develop a solid foundation, while more advanced variations and progressions are available for experienced athletes.Alongside the weekly classes, we also organise free monthly outdoor sessions and community challenges where we explore different calisthenics parks across South Dublin, train together, and connect with like-minded people.

Join the WhatsApp community to stay updated on upcoming sessions, workshops, and events.

Results

Fitness is about more than quick fixes — it’s about building lasting habits, confidence, strength, and performance. Over the years, I’ve helped clients improve body composition, prepare for HYROX events, build healthier routines, increase strength, and regain confidence in their training. The focus is always on sustainable progress that fits into your life, not extreme approaches that only work short term.See What My Clients Have to Say!

Craig - 52 Years

Craig - 52 years

FAQ

Q: Where do you offer personal training?

A: Personal training is available at three locations across South Dublin: Southside Gym and CrossFit Green in Sandyford, and Motive in Dundrum. Each location offers a different training environment, so we can choose the one that best suits your goals and preferences.

Q: Do I need to be fit before starting personal training?

A: Not at all. Your training will be adapted to your current fitness level, experience, and individual goals. Whether you're completely new to the gym or an experienced athlete looking to improve your performance, we'll start at the right level for you.

Q: Can beginners join the calisthenics classes?

A: Absolutely. The classes are beginner-friendly, with exercises adapted through different progressions and regressions to suit your current ability. More experienced athletes can work on advanced skills and strength progressions at the same time.

Q: Do I need a gym membership for in-person personal training?

A: It depends on your chosen location. No additional gym membership is required when training with me at CrossFit Green or Motive, while Southside Gym requires a reduced PT membership of €25.

Q: Do you offer online coaching?

A: Yes. Online coaching includes personalised programming through Trainerize, progress tracking, weekly check-ins, ongoing support, and guidance around your training and healthy habits. It's ideal if you want structured coaching and accountability while having the flexibility to train wherever and whenever suits you.

Q: Can you help me prepare for HYROX?

A: Yes. As a qualified HYROX Coach, I can help you prepare with a structured combination of strength, running, conditioning, and HYROX-specific movements. Your training can be adapted to your current fitness level, race goals, and whether you're preparing for your first HYROX or looking to improve your previous time.

About Me

Hi, I’m Markus - a Dublin-based Personal Trainer, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, HYROX Coach, and calisthenics enthusiast.Before becoming a full-time coach, I spent several years working in the corporate world, so I understand how demanding work schedules, stress, and everyday responsibilities can make it difficult to prioritise your health and fitness. I experienced firsthand how a lack of movement and unhealthy routines can affect both physical and mental well-being.For me, fitness became the tool that changed that and ultimately led me to turn my passion into a career.Today, I combine my experience in both business and fitness to help busy professionals build strength, improve fitness, and feel more athletic and confident. My approach is practical and structured, with training designed to fit around real life - not take it over.The goal is simple: help you build sustainable habits, enjoy the process, and achieve results you can maintain long term.

Credentials


Markus' change over the years - from office job to peak athlete

Contact

Ready to take the next step in your fitness journey? Feel free to get in touch.

Thank you

I’ve received your message and will get back to you as soon as possible, usually within 24–48 hours. In the meantime, feel free to connect with me on Instagram or explore the coaching options available on the website.I look forward to learning more about your goals and helping you take the next step in your fitness journey.