The Best Gym in Blarney for Fitness, Fun & Real Results

At Lifting & Laughing, we help everyday people get stronger, fitter, and happier, all while having a laugh along the way.

Why Choose Lifting & Laughing?

Expert Coaching and Guidance

You don’t need to figure it out alone. Every session is coach-led and tailored to your level, so you always know exactly what to do and how to do it. Our team is here to keep you safe, motivated and progressing.

Supportive Community, Zero Intimidation

We’re more than a gym. EMF Lifting & Laughing is a welcoming space where everyone knows your name, celebrates your wins and helps you stay accountable.

Life Changing Results

At EMF Lifting & Laughing, our mission is to help you become the best version of yourself. With the right support and the right environment, you’ll get stronger, fitter and more confident than you ever thought possible.

OUR PROGRAMMES

Whatever your goals, we’ve got a programme designed to help you succeed.

Get the focus and accountability you need with personal training. With a maximum of six clients per coach, every session is customised to your goals , whether that’s building strength, improving fitness, or feeling more confident in your body.

GROUP COACHING

When you’re ready to train in a bigger group but still want expert guidance, our group coaching sessions are the perfect balance. We focus on safe, effective weightlifting — no “no pain, no gain” nonsense — just steady progress at a pace that suits you.

Specialised PT

We’re proud to be one of the few gyms in Ireland offering personal training for children, teens, and adults with additional needs. Whether it’s ASD, dyspraxia, hypermobility, or cerebral palsy, our 1:1 sessions use fun, creative games to build coordination, strength, balance, and confidence. Everyone deserves to feel good in their body, and we make that happen.

Getting Started Is Easy

It only takes a few steps to start feeling fitter, stronger, and happier.

1

Talk to a Coach

Book your chat with one of our friendly EMF coaches. We’ll discuss your goals, experience, and how we can help.

2

Plan Your Training

Get your personalised programme, built around your lifestyle, needs, and goals.

3

Start With Us

Join our welcoming fitness community and get moving toward real, lasting results.

4

Get Results

Stronger. Healthier. Happier. We’ll help you build momentum and confidence, inside and outside the gym.

Stronger. Fitter. Happier.

Your journey to lasting results begins here. Take the first step now.

Success Stories

What Blarney Locals Say About EMF Lifting & Laughing

“I didn't expect it to be as much of a laugh. Most gyms I've been to take themselves very seriously. EMF is professional, yet easy going. It's a really refreshing mix. Mental health has improved quite a bit, it's nice to be sore when you know you've worked out. I also experience less frequent back pain which is amazing. Another thing, as you get older you injure yourself and the consequences last longer. With regular fitness classes I feel less prone to injury, my body just functions as it should and that's a huge deal.”

Chris

Chris
“I have been to other gyms in the past but I never felt comfortable in them, I always felt very self conscious. In EMF that feeling doesn’t exist! You feel so comfortable in your own skin, everyone that I train with we always have a good laugh with the fantastic coaches and I always come home with a smile on my face and feeling great”

Kim

Kim
“Going to the gym every two days has become a part of my daily lifestyle. I really enjoy the gym because we always have a laugh during the class too. Since joining, I’ve noticed that I’m sleeping a lot better than before, and I am toning up so much too.”

Chloe

Chloe
“I feel much better in myself, I’ve lost weight, feel a lot more flexible, aches and pains are now mostly non existent and I feel happier and more confident as I continue the journey. I’ve rediscovered the multitude of benefits of exercise both mentally and physically and the social aspects of attending and training have most definitely been very positive.”

Moss

Moss
"One big thing though for me is the mental health side of it. I feel a lot more positive about nearly everything since I have gone back to the gym. Even outside of the gym, I have noticed that my mood is more positive."

Conor

Conor
“I didn’t expect how positive the energy would be every time I walk into the place.”

Sonny

Sonny
"I love going to my sessions. I get to have some adult conversations with the other clients. It's my time. The coaches are really encouraging and they're invested in making your session enjoyable. I previously thought if I wasn't sore exercising I must not have been doing it right but I've learned the opposite is true.”

Rosina

Rosina

Frequently Asked Questions


How do I get started?

Easy! Just book a chat with one of our friendly EMF coaches. We’ll talk about your goals, your experience, and the best way to get started. From there, we’ll plan your first sessions and get you moving in no time.

Do I need to be fit to join?

Not at all! Most of our members start as beginners. Our coaching approach meets you exactly where you are and helps you build strength, confidence, and skills — step by step.

What are your hours?

We know life’s busy, that’s why we offer morning, evening, and weekend sessions to suit every schedule.

Can I drop in for a session?

At EMF, we love visitors — especially because everyone deserves the chance to lift, laugh, and enjoy movement!

That said, we run by booking and appointment only, to make sure our members get the most out of every session.

We don’t currently offer drop-ins, but we’d love to give you a 10–15 minute tour of our facility, introduce you to the team, and show you what makes EMF special.

What makes Lifting & Laughing different?

At EMF, we do things a little differently. We lift, we laugh, and we look out for each other. You’ll find expert coaching, a fun and welcoming atmosphere, and a community that genuinely cares about you — not just your numbers or results. We believe training should make you feel stronger, happier, and more confident, inside and outside the gym.

More than a gym - a community.

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Unit 7, The Mill,
Shean Lower,
Blarney,
Ireland,
T23 NW95

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