About PrimalX Fitness

PrimalX Fitness provides Personal Training, Semi-Private Training and Group Fitness Classes for all of South Dublin .

Inspired by primitive fitness principle of using body to it’s full potential our objective is to help members reach functional fitness levels through cardio, endurance, resistance, strength, conditioning and high intensity interval training (HIIT). To ensure the best results we adopt  a holistic approach to fitness that incorporates a healthy body, a healthy mind, healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. PrimalX also offers nutrition coaching and healthy eating plans for sports and weight loss. Through attentive coaching and education we help our members regain full control over their daily diet and physical and mental fitness.

We lead our members to challenge their limits so they can bring the resilience they demonstrate in training into their everyday lives. PrimalX offers a lifestyle changing and character building experience leading to a healthier, happier and more successful life. PrimalX trainers lead by example. With our tribe we: train hard, and strive to maintain the healthiest diet. Our tribe prospers in the culture of inclusion, mutual encouragement, and integrity.

About PrimalX Fitness

PrimalX Fitness provides Personal Training, Semi-Private Training and Group Fitness Classes for all of South Dublin .

Inspired by primitive fitness principle of using body to it’s full potential our objective is to help members reach functional fitness levels through cardio, endurance, resistance, strength, conditioning and high intensity interval training (HIIT). To ensure the best results we adopt  a holistic approach to fitness that incorporates a healthy body, a healthy mind, healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. PrimalX also offers nutrition coaching and healthy eating plans for sports and weight loss. Through attentive coaching and education we help our members regain full control over their daily diet and physical and mental fitness.

We lead our members to challenge their limits so they can bring the resilience they demonstrate in training into their everyday lives. PrimalX offers a lifestyle changing and character building experience leading to a healthier, happier and more successful life. PrimalX trainers lead by example. With our tribe we: train hard, and strive to maintain the healthiest diet. Our tribe prospers in the culture of inclusion, mutual encouragement, and integrity.

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Personal Training

We offer many different Personal Training programs to suit all fitness levels and tastes. Personal training session are be all about you and your goals. We create a stress free environment and fun programs for best experience.
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Group Classes

Train in a group of like-minded people working towards similar goals. You will inspire and motivate each other to work harder and to keep going. Group classes are so much more than just a workout, you will get fitter and make friends!
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6 Week Body Transformations

The 6 Week Body Transformation programme is our personalised, results-driven, exercise, healthy eating & weight-loss plan. It’s the first step into a healthier lifestyle. We provide participants with the knowledge and tools that will ensure results and a sustainable lifestyle change.
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Meet the Crew

Stephen McDonald

Owner & Personal Trainer

Hi, I’m Stephen, the PrimalX Fitness co-founder along with my partner Dora. My background is in self-defence and martial arts. I spent 15 years training in various disciplines of combat sports including Kenpo and Krav Maga. I have always been a keen sports person so fitness instruction was an obvious career choice for me. I qualified as Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer with Elite Fitness and Performance Academy in 2014.

“I am passionate about helping people attain their goals. I commit to work as hard for my clients as they work for me”

Dora Orlowska

Co-founder & Trainer

Hi, I’m Dora. I am the PrimalX co-founder. The ‘nagging’ yin to Stephen’s yang…
I am the group class coach specialising in the body-weight and the high intensity interval training (HIIT).
My role is to help you define your purpose and find your passion for fitness and healthy lifetstyle.

“We train together, we bleed together, we smash your goals together. In return… you tolerate my madness… Deal?”

Adam Hennessy

Gym Manager & Head Coach of Athletic Performance

Hi, I’m Adam. I have always had an interest in sports and fitness from a very young age. I’ve trained Kenpo and Kickboxing for many years. I have worked in the fitness industry for over 4 years. I worked in dlr leisure services for 3 years and gained a lot of experience and knowledge along the way. I have recently joined the PrimalX Fitness team as the Gym Manager and I am extremely excited to work with such a great group of people. I am the Head Coach of the Athletic Performance Team and the body transformation programs.

“I look forward to helping PrimalX tribe achieve their goals and becoming the best we can be as a team #booyah”

Glenn

Personal Trainer

What’s up humans Glenn here the new coach and PT here at primal X fitness, iv always had an Interest in fitness from a young age playing GAA and basketball. Im no ordinary trainer, yes I have the certs and books that can bring you through some fun yet tough workouts with my knowledge on Olympic lifting, strength and conditioning, functional training and much more. After taking on this role with primal X fitness I am looking  forward to meeting the tribe and working along side some amazing people, also with my experience of 4 years in both semi private and commercial gyms I have learned to not only train but coach people to not only results but to a functional, happy long life!!!

Stephanie McGarry

Gym Instructor

I started my journey with Primal X Fitness as a client back in February 2016 loosing 6 stone in just under 1 year, In total i have been training with the guys for just over 2 years now. With the massive support and guidance from my fellow troops i have now become a member of the Primal X Fitness team!  I take care of the day to day office administration and have recently become a qualified Boxercise Instructor. I have started taking classes here so pop along for some boxercise madness!

“My goal is to become a Personal Trainer so I can help and hopefully inspire people who are in the same situation I was in two years ago before I changed my life with PrimalX Fitness.”

Maya

Intern & Sponsored Athlete

I’m a trainee instructor and sponsored athlete here at PrimalX Fitness.

I have been doing martial arts since I was 7 and have specialised in Muay Thai Kickboxing five years ago. Last year Stephen approached me to become a sponsored athlete for PrimalX Fitness. My performance in the ring has improved significantly under a watchful eye of the Head Athlete Performance trainer Adam.

Currently I am shadowing Stephen and Adam, learning how to build programs, lead classes and maintain high level of motivation among the members.

“My goal is to become a Personal Trainer when I leave school so all this experience is invaluable. “

Meet the Crew

Stephen McDonald

Owner & Personal Trainer

Hi, I’m Stephen, the PrimalX Fitness co-founder along with my partner Dora. My background is in self-defence and martial arts. I spent 15 years training in various disciplines of combat sports including Kenpo and Krav Maga. I have always been a keen sports person so fitness instruction was an obvious career choice for me. I qualified as Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer with Elite Fitness and Performance Academy in 2014.

“I am passionate about helping people attain their goals. I commit to work as hard for my clients as they work for me”

Dora Orlowska

Co-founder & Trainer

Hi, I’m Dora. I am the PrimalX co-founder. The ‘nagging’ yin to Stephen’s yang…
I am the group class coach specialising in the body-weight and the high intensity interval training (HIIT).
My role is to help you define your purpose and find your passion for fitness and healthy lifetstyle.

“We train together, we bleed together, we smash your goals together. In return… you tolerate my madness… Deal?”

Adam Hennessy

Gym Manager & Head Coach of Athletic Performance

Hi, I’m Adam. I have always had an interest in sports and fitness from a very young age. I’ve trained Kenpo and Kickboxing for many years. I have worked in the fitness industry for over 4 years. I worked in dlr leisure services for 3 years and gained a lot of experience and knowledge along the way. I have recently joined the PrimalX Fitness team as the Gym Manager and I am extremely excited to work with such a great group of people. I am the Head Coach of the Athletic Performance Team and the body transformation programs.

“I look forward to helping PrimalX tribe achieve their goals and becoming the best we can be as a team #booyah”

Glenn

Personal Trainer

What’s up humans Glenn here the new coach and PT here at primal X fitness, iv always had an Interest in fitness from a young age playing GAA and basketball. Im no ordinary trainer, yes I have the certs and books that can bring you through some fun yet tough workouts with my knowledge on Olympic lifting, strength and conditioning, functional training and much more. After taking on this role with primal X fitness I am looking  forward to meeting the tribe and working along side some amazing people, also with my experience of 4 years in both semi private and commercial gyms I have learned to not only train but coach people to not only results but to a functional, happy long life!!!

Stephanie McGarry

Gym Instructor & Boxcercise Coach

I started my journey with Primal X Fitness as a client back in February 2016 loosing 6 stone in just under 1 year, In total i have been training with the guys for just over 2 years now. With the massive support and guidance from my fellow troops i have now become a member of the Primal X Fitness team!  I take care of the day to day office administration and have recently become a qualified Boxercise Instructor. I have started taking classes here so pop along for some boxercise madness!

“My goal is to become a Personal Trainer so I can help and hopefully inspire people who are in the same situation I was in two years ago before I changed my life with PrimalX Fitness.”

Maya Kennedy

Intern & Sponsored Athlete

I’m a trainee instructor and sponsored athlete here at PrimalX Fitness.

I have been doing martial arts since I was 7 and have specialised in Muay Thai Kickboxing five years ago. Last year Stephen approached me to become a sponsored athlete for PrimalX Fitness. My performance in the ring has improved significantly under a watchful eye of the Head Athlete Performance trainer Adam.

Currently I am shadowing Stephen and Adam, learning how to build programs, lead classes and maintain high level of motivation among the members.

 

“My goal is to become a Personal Trainer when I leave school so all this experience is invaluable”

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by | 05/03/2019 | Health, Inspirational, Training | 0 Comments

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by | 14/01/2019 | Health, Inspirational, Training | 0 Comments

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Read More

What is the function of fats in our diet? Why are they so important?

by | 10/10/2018 | Health, Nutrition | 0 Comments

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Read More

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by | 29/08/2018 | Health, Lifestyle | 0 Comments

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by | 05/06/2018 | Training | 0 Comments

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by | 14/05/2018 | Training | 0 Comments

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by | 23/04/2018 | Health, Training | 0 Comments

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by | 18/04/2018 | Training | 0 Comments

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by | 17/04/2018 | Training | 0 Comments

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Contact us

087 064 5527

tribe@primalxfitness.ie

Unit 1A , Holy Child Community School,
Pearse Street, Sallynoggin , Co.Dublin

Opening Hours

Mon: 06:00 am - 09:00pm

Tues: 06:00 am - 09:00pm

Wed: 06:00 am - 09:00pm

Thurs: 06:00 am - 09:00pm

Fri: 06:00 am - 09:00pm

Sat: 09:00am - 04:00pm

Sun: CLOSED

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