Fitz Fitness
Welcome to FITz Fitness, Ballincollig's premier health and fitness club dedicated to helping busy adults get in shape without the intimidating 'poser gym' vibes. Established over ten years ago and now operating out of our newly expanded 3.0 facility in Great Island Enterprise Park, we provide a welcoming, supportive, and results-driven environment. We specialize in small group strength training, HYROX preparation, Pilates, Yoga, and personalized nutrition coaching. Our mission is simple: to be a one-stop shop for your long-lasting physical transformation, ensuring that every session you spend with us is the absolute best part of your day.
Supportive Community
Train alongside like-minded, friendly local adults in a supportive environment where everyone encourages each other.
Expert HYROX Gym
Access specialized functional fitness equipment, turf runs, and structured training programs designed to build your ultimate engine.
Expanded 3.0 Facility
Train in our newly designed facility in Ballincollig featuring premium functional equipment, dedicated strength areas, and a mind-body studio.
Gary Fitz
Founder & Head Coach
Gary founded FITz Fitness over a decade ago with the mission to eliminate intimidating gym environments. He specializes in strength training, metabolic conditioning, and helping beginners fall in love with fitness.
Sarah, 38 yrs
"I was so nervous starting out, but FITz Fitness completely changed my perspective on gyms. There are zero poser vibes, the coaches are incredibly supportive, and I feel stronger and more confident than ever."
Mark, 42 yrs
"The small group training sessions are fantastic. It feels like having a personal trainer but with a great group of people keeping you motivated. The new 3.0 facility is top class."
Strength Training Zone
Equipped with premium squat racks, Olympic barbells, custom bumper plates, and free weights, curated for safe and progressive lifting.
Green Zone Conditioning
A dedicated metabolic area featuring sled tracks, cardiovascular rowers, ski ergs, assault bikes, and specialized HYROX training equipment.
Mind & Body Studio
A serene, climate-controlled space designed for our restorative Pilates and Yoga sessions, promoting flexibility, core strength, and recovery.
HYROX Race Prep
A structured program combining running mechanics and high-intensity functional training stations to ready you for official HYROX competitions.
Small Group Strength Training
A progressive resistance training program focusing on fundamental compound movements with personal coaching adjustments in small groups.
Nutrition Coaching
One-on-one lifestyle and habit coaching to guide you toward balanced eating, healthy body composition, and lasting dietary changes.
Sullane House, 19 Great Island, Industrial Park, Ballincollig, Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Small Group Strength Training
Specialized class
HYROX Prep
Préparation aux compétitions HYROX
Green Zone Conditioning
Specialized class
Pilates
Specialized class
Yoga
Specialized class
Strengths
- No-Poser Culture - An exceptionally friendly, supportive, and non-intimidating environment ideal for everyday busy adults and fitness newcomers.
- Small Group Focus - Ensures you receive personalized coaching feedback, safe technique adjustments, and structured programming without paying personal training rates.
- Official HYROX Gym - Affiliated with HYROX, offering top-tier specialized training equipment, sled tracks, and experienced functional coaching.
Watch points
- Booking Required - To maintain optimal coaching standards, class sizes are strictly capped, requiring members to book sessions ahead on TeamUp.
- Closed Sundays - The facility is closed on Sundays, which may limit training flexibility for those with busy weekend-only schedules.
Small Group Strength Training
Our signature class focused on building physical strength, learning solid lifting mechanics, and sculpting lean muscle. Guided by a professional coach, you will work through progressive compound lifts safely and effectively.
Objective: force
HYROX Prep
Engineered for optimal functional endurance. This high-energy class simulates the movements and athletic demands of a HYROX race, incorporating targeted running sequences, sled pushes, rowers, and wall balls.
Objective: endurance
Green Zone Conditioning
A dynamic, circuit-based metabolic conditioning class. Perfect for burning calories, boosting heart health, and building explosive power using kettbells, slam balls, and functional tools.
Objective: cardio
Pilates
Focuses on deep core stabilization, alignment, posture, and muscular control. An excellent class to complement your strength training, bulletproof your back, and improve control.
Objective: technique
Yoga
A dedicated mobility and stretching session focused on recovery, alignment, and mindful breathing. Perfect for loosening tight joints, calming the mind, and enhancing overall movement quality.
Objective: technique
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Situated in Sullane House within the Great Island Enterprise Park, our facility enjoys a spacious, commercial-park setting in Ballincollig, Cork. It offers a distraction-free training destination with straightforward accessibility outside the busy town center gridlock.
Public transport
Regular local bus connections (Routes 220 and 220X) service Ballincollig directly from Cork City Center, stopping within walking distance of the industrial park.
Parking
We feature plenty of dedicated, complimentary on-site parking spaces right outside Sullane House, ensuring hassle-free arrivals for all early morning and evening classes.
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Approach
We strongly believe that exercise should build you up and leave you feeling accomplished, rather than exhausted and broken down. Our training philosophy centers on safety, sustainable progression, and creating an inclusive community.
Methodology
We employ small group training mechanics. This model allows our coaches to correct forms, teach lifting baselines, and monitor execution closely while retaining a high-energy group environment.
Progression
Members build solid foundations through consistent coaching and phased training blocks. We regularly reassess movement patterns and weights to ensure safe, measurable, and continuous results.
Small Group Strength Membership
- 3 Structured Small Group Sessions per week
- Personalized strength progression tracking
- Access to Pilates & Yoga mobility sessions
- Dedicated Coach Support
Unlimited Classes Membership
- Unlimited access to all functional fitness classes
- Includes HYROX Prep and Green Zone Conditioning
- Priority booking on the TeamUp App
- Access to community workshops & social events
First visit
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled class. A coach will greet you, show you around the 3.0 facility, discuss your fitness history, and walk you through the structural flow of the session.
Required equipment
Bring comfortable activewear, supportive athletic training shoes, a reusable water bottle, and a sweat towel. All training equipment, turf mats, and recovery tools are provided.
What a typical session looks like
Every 60-minute session begins with a joint mobility warmup, followed by the core strength or conditioning block, and finishes with a structured group cool-down, total-body stretch, and recovery brief.
Strength & Lifting
Cardio & Conditioning
Mobility & Studio
Quarterly HYROX Gym Simulation
An internal, team-based simulation designed to mimic actual HYROX race parameters, fostering team camaraderie and physical benchmarking.
FITz Community Social
An off-site social gathering allowing our members to build friendships, talk about goals, and relax outside of the training floor.
Gary Fitz
Founder Gary Fitz has spent over 10 years building the FITz Fitness community in Ballincollig. His goal is to make functional training and nutrition easy, accessible, and highly effective for busy adults.
HYROX Ireland
Official gym affiliation providing members with priority entry access, specialty prep sessions, and official training structures.
Flexible small group and class-based membership models available. Choose between structured weekly strength packages or unlimited conditioning and class memberships. Contact us to find the perfect fit for your schedule and goals.