The People’s Gym · Douglas, Cork
Personal training & group classes in Douglas
A friendly, semi-private gym in Donnybrook Commercial Centre — expert coaching for complete beginners and seasoned lifters alike. Your first session is free.
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Douglas
Your local gym in Douglas
You’ll find us on the 2nd floor of Unit A1, Donnybrook Commercial Centre — just minutes from Douglas village. Members train with us from across Douglas, Rochestown, Grange, Frankfield and the south side of Cork City.
Personal training
Semi-private 1:2 coaching — your own programme, built for your goals, whether that’s weight loss, strength or simply feeling better. Sessions run on the half hour, right through from open to close, six days a week.
Group classes
Spin, circuits and HYROX training in a small-group setting where the coach can actually coach you.
Douglas
Training in Douglas, above Donnybrook
ATP Fitness Douglas is on the second floor of the Donnybrook Commercial Centre, in Unit A1, a few minutes' walk from Douglas village and an easy hop off the South Ring Road. There is parking at the centre, so whether you are coming straight from work or calling in on the school run, you can get in, train and get out without battling the village's busier streets.
Our members come from right across the south side: Douglas itself, Rochestown, Donnybrook, Grange, Frankfield, Maryborough and out towards Carrigaline and Blackrock. If you are based anywhere on this side of the river we are one of the handiest gyms to reach without crossing the city.
Rebecca runs the day to day here and looks after the Douglas team. Because we train semi-private, in ones and twos rather than big anonymous classes, she and the coaches get to know you, your goals and the things that tend to get in the way. Whether you want to lose weight, get stronger, come back from an injury or simply build a habit that sticks, your programme is built around you and the week you actually have.
Upstairs you will find a proper training floor: racks, platforms, free weights to a serious load, cardio and space to move without queueing for a machine. Alongside one-to-one and one-to-two personal training, Douglas runs coached group classes through the week, including spin, circuits and our HYROX-style strength and conditioning. You can check what is on and book straight from the app on our timetable.
Almost everyone starts the same way: a free first session with a coach, no card and no commitment. You come up, we show you around, you train and you get a genuine feel for the place before committing to anything. A lot of our regulars first came in for that free session just to see what a smaller, coached gym felt like.
If you live or work around Douglas and you have been putting it off, this is the simple first move. Handy parking, coaches who know your name and a friendly room where every level trains side by side.
Memberships & pricing
Simple, flexible pricing
Memberships from €179 every 4 weeks, or no-expiry packs from €119. See full pricing →
Reviews
Rated 5.0 by our members
"Great gym to train in, the knowledge the coaches give for each individual person is incredible. As soon as you walk through the doors the welcoming is fantastic. First class or PT session is free so it's definitely worth a visit."
"I've been training at ATP Fitness Ballincollig for a while now, and it's hands down the best gym I've ever joined. From day one, the trainers made me feel so welcome, they genuinely care about everyone and always know how to push you in the right way. I go to 3-4 classes a week, and it's honestly my safe space to switch off and recharge."
"I've never been a gym person & have always joined gyms and cancelled again after a few months, but at ATP everyone is so welcoming and encouraging that I now actually enjoy my PT sessions! It's great to have structured sessions and encouragement and guidance so you know you're on the right track! Highly recommend ATP!"
"If I had known how comfortable & supportive the staff & environment would be, my strength training journey could have started earlier. In my experience, no matter what your starting point is, within ATP you are encouraged & brought along through each PT session so that you look forward to going back the next time."
FAQ
Questions, answered
Where exactly are you?
2nd Floor, Unit A1, Donnybrook Commercial Centre, Donnybrook — just minutes from Douglas village.
I’ve never trained before — is it for me?
Yes. Most of our members started as complete beginners. Every session is coached, so you’ll never be left figuring out equipment on your own.
How does the free session work?
Fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch to book you in. No card, no commitment — it’s a real session with a coach, not a sales tour.
Is personal training 1:1?
We train 1:2 — one coach, two clients — but it’s not a buddy session. You each follow your own tailored programme, and the coach moves between you throughout, coaching you individually the whole way.
Do my sessions expire?
No — our credit packs are the only no-expiry packs in Cork, and they work at both our Ballincollig and Douglas gyms.
Do you train teenagers?
Yes — our Teen PT pack (ages 11–17) offers supervised, age-appropriate strength training.
How much does a personal trainer cost in Cork?
At ATP, 1:2 personal training works out between €20.56 and €28.90 a session depending on your package — full pricing is on this page. Prefer no commitment? Pay-as-you-go is €35 a session, and your first session is free.
What are your opening hours?
Mon–Thurs 6:30am–8:30pm, Friday 6:30am–7:00pm, Saturday 8:00am–2:00pm. Closed Sundays.
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Find us
Two locations across Cork
Douglas
2nd Floor, Unit A1, Donnybrook Commercial Centre, Donnybrook, Cork City
Tel: 087 649 4134
Mon-Thurs: 6:30am - 8:30pm
Friday: 6:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Ballincollig
Unit 1A, Link Road Business Park, Carrigrohane, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Tel: 085 725 2370
Mon-Thurs: 6:30am - 8:30pm
Friday: 6:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed