Bernards ION Health and Fitness Gym
Information about Bernards ION Health and Fitness Gym
, Bantry
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Fantastic fully equipped Private member's Gym based in the beautiful Castletownbere West Cork IrelandIn-house or online Premium Personal Training Packages For Package details contact Bernard Ion Health and Fitness
Online Premium Personal TrainingContact Bernard0851561248In-house or online Premium Personal Training Packages For Package details contact Bernard Ion Health and Fitness
Bernards ION Health and Fitness Gym: Opinions
Fantastic experience: Bernard is an excellent trainer,very knowledgeable,motivating and professional every time he runs a class,I made a vast improvement in my strength and conditioning when I was training with him in a short time,my son has been kickboxing with him for years now and absolutely loves it,and his skills are constantly progressing, highly recommended if your looking to improve your strength and fitness
Carl,Thank you so much for such a fabulous review I always loved having you in the personal training and group classes. Masion is an incredible boy and shows up with brilliant attitude to training each week. Just like his dad.
Fantastic experience: Our Family has attend Bernards ION Health and Fitness since he began training in Castletownbere. Bernard is an excellent coach who is dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. Bernard has built up a wonderful team around him and his success at the highest level of kickboxing is impressive. The Brady family are very involved in the club and they are proof that you can achieve your dreams through hard work, discipline and great coaching. This doesn't happen by chance. Bernard instills discipline and work ethic with his students and clients. He finds a way to help you achieve your goals whether thats fighting or fitness he will get the best from you. Whether your battle is to get fit, lose a few kgs or become world champion I would highly recommend Bernard. Keep up the great work Bernard and the Brady Family.
Wow—thank you. Reading your review genuinely means the world to me and the entire team here at ION Health and Fitness.
To hear from you, someone who has been with me since those early days in Castletownbere, truly validates all the hard work and dedication we pour into this club. Your family’s loyalty is something I deeply appreciate.
It’s an honor to be recognized for the commitment to discipline, work ethic, and helping clients achieve their very best—whether that's stepping into the ring or reaching a new fitness milestone. That spirit, backed by the unbelievable support and involvement of the entire Brady family, is what makes this place what it is.
Thank you for seeing and appreciating the efforts of the team, and for sharing your belief that hard work and great coaching are the key ingredients.
We are so proud to have your family as part of the ION story. We’ll certainly keep up the great work!
All the best,
Bernard
Fantastic experience: Both my children have attended Bernard's classes over the years. Starting off with the kids kickboxing classes and now doing the teenagers Strength and conditioning classes. They enjoy going because its fun. They are encouraged by not just Bernard, but also his sons who also do training with them. They are supported in a encouraging, safe environment and have developed and gained confidence from the training provided at ION Health and fitness Castletownbere.
Thank You for Your Kind Words, Annmarie!
Annmarie, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely 5-star review!
It’s fantastic to hear that both your children have progressed so well over the years, starting with our kids' kickboxing and now Lewis moving into the Strength and Conditioning classes for teenagers and adult/ teen advanced kickboxing classes.
The fact that he still enjoys coming because it's fun is the highest praise we can receive! My main goal, along with my sons, is always to create a safe, encouraging, and supportive environment where kids can develop not just physically, but also mentally—building that crucial confidence and discipline.
Knowing that the training at Bernards ION Health and Fitness in Castletownbere has made a difference in their development is incredibly rewarding for me.
Thank you again for trusting us with your children’s training and development.
Best regards,
Bernard
Fantastic experience: My son jack has been train with Bernard going on 6 years now and I have seen him grow so much especially this past year his confidence in his ability amazing. I myself took up Bernard's fitness classes about 4 years ago and then personal training last year and it was the best decision. Week after week he pushes you to get the best out of your work out. And gives great tips and advice for home. Bith myself and jack have always felt suppored and encouraged even when we werent iverly confident ourselves. Very well run extremely confident and knowledgeable in his field.
Thank You for Your Kind Words, Julie!
Julie,
Thank you so much for this incredible review. Hearing about the positive impact our training has had on your family over such a long period truly means the world to me.
It's been an absolute privilege watching Jack train over the last nine years! Seeing him grow and his confidence in his own ability truly flourish, especially this past year, is why I do what I do. He is a fantastic young man.
I'm equally proud that you took the step to join our fitness classes and, more recently, dive into personal training. I'm delighted you feel that was the best decision! My aim is always to provide that push to get the absolute best out of every session and ensure you have the tips and advice you need to succeed outside the gym as well.
Knowing that both you and Jack have always felt supported and encouraged, even when your confidence wavered, tells me we are succeeding in creating the right environment.
Thank you for recognizing my dedication and knowledge in this field. It’s been a pleasure to work with you both, and I look forward to continuing to support you on your fitness journey!
Best regards,
Bernard
Fantastic experience: I went to Bernard for 6 weeks personal training and currently on another 6 weeks. Bernard is a fantastic personal trainer/fitness provider and has really listened to all my goals and has already achieved most of them and continues to push me to my limit each session and achieve all my goals. My main aim was to build up more core strength as I always try to avoid it and to build up more confidence to go to the gym by myself and use the weights section more. He certainly did that and is continuing to make me stronger and more confident overall! Bernards knowledge and experience in the industry is very evident when training with him and I would definitely recommend him to anyone. He loves what he does and it really shows in each class and personal training session I have gone too.
Fantastic experience: I went to Bernard for 6 weeks personal training and currently on another 6 weeks. Bernard is a fantastic personal trainer/fitness provider and has really listened to all my goals and has already achieved most of them and continues to push me to my limit each session and achieve all my goals. My main aim was to build up more core strength as I always try to avoid it and to build up more confidence to go to the gym by myself and use the weights section more. He certainly did that and is continuing to make me stronger and more confident overall! Bernards knowledge and experience in the industry is very evident when training with him and I would definitely recommend him to anyone. He loves what he does and it really shows in each class and personal training session I have gone too.
Fantastic experience: Training with Ion Fitness has been a game changer. I engaged with Bernard during lockdown and availed of the 12-week online nutrition and fitness package. The ability to train remotely suited me perfectly and all aspects were world class. The fitness programme: Bernard was a positive, encouraging presence throughout. A highly knowledgeable trainer, he integrated a unique component which I found extremely valuable – an understanding of the mental foundations behind health. For me, this made the experience almost therapeutic, as well as highly educational. The nutrition plan: supplemented by guidance from a professional chef & nutritionist, the food on my bespoke programme was delicious, filling, and affordable (my food bill went down on this plan!). Most importantly, it was clearly nourishing – even during weight loss phases I was always full of energy. Everything was tailored to my medical history, the demands of my working schedule, and my own aspirations. As a result, I’ve reclaimed my health, added years to my life, as well as improving my outlook and sense of overall happiness. Thank you Bernard Brady & Ion Fitness!
Thanks Luke
Fantastic experience: I trained with Bernard for years and I can honestly say it helped me so much. My confidence wasnt it the great at the time but the way Bernard can always see the best in people and helps everyone reach their full potential is just amazing.
Thank you so so much Síofra. For years you helped me so much with my classes. Because of you, the classes were so enjoyable and successful.
Your one of the must skillful kickers I have ever come across.
Thanks again for such a great review.xx
Fantastic experience: Bernard is an excellent instructor, very helpful and motivating, easy to get along with and always a good laugh. I come out of every class feeling great and excited for the next session. Highly reccomend!
Thank you so much Chiara. I really appreciate the great review. You all blow me away each week with your abilities your attitudes and your absolutely fantastic personalities.
Fantastic experience: I've personally been training with Bernard since I was 12 and I'm now 18 and can safely say he's been absolutely amazing! Not just an amazingly skilled coach who is so professional, kind and talanted but also such a support and amazing person all round. You'll go for the fun amazing sport and stay for the confidence and sense of community couldn't recommend anything more, especially for young girls. It is a true confidence boost and amazing for fitness.
Thank you Hannah . You know I absolutely love seeing you and and the rest of the girls each week. You bring such a vibrant and revitalising buzz to the club. It's lads and girls like you that keep me focus and motivated to keep our club going. Thank you so much for such a lovely review.xx
Fantastic experience: My two girls have been doing kickboxing with Bernard since the age of 4 and absolutely love it. Bernard is very professional and encouraging and the lads are a fantastic help. I'd have no hesitation recommending Ion Fitness
Thanks Aoife very much appreciated your review. You have two fantastic little girls
Positive experience: Great place for training.
Thanks Mary for your review, I appreciate you taking he time to post the 4 star review.
Mary where did I lose a ⭐ what would suggest I could improve to get that extra star.
Fantastic experience: Bernard runs a welcoming, professional, quality service. He is dedicated and always encouraging. My kids love it
Cheers Ruth isacc and Fionnuala are a credit to u guys. Fantastic young adults
Fantastic experience: Our daughter Suki has been coached by Bernard for the last five years. He is a very mindful coach concentrating on and appreciating the students individual needs. Suki has not only become a great kick boxer, she has developed as a person, gaining confidence in her every day life.
Suki is nothing but a pleasure to be around each week. She is one of those special kids, she is so committed to her cause in life. I can't but just her She is an absolute gem. X. Thanks kate
Fantastic experience: Great club with a great family ethos. Bernard is a very dedicated trainer, but still a big softy with the little ones. Lots of equipment and well organised for team training and one to one sessions.
Thank you Mr Fox my right hand man. Lost without you buddy. Thanks for all your help each week. Your the bigger softy
Fantastic experience: ION Health and Fitness is brilliant! Bernard’s dedication to his classes particularly during these challenging times has been second to none. My son attends his kickboxing classes. These classes have been organised so well by Bernard and his team, making booking so easy by using a very simple booking app. It has been fantastic that my son has been able to continue training to such a high level and standard, maintaining his fitness and his love of the sport. Thank you Bernard and I have no doubt ION will just grow from strength to strength. Looking forward to getting back to the Bantry Ladies Keep Fit Class - excellent fitness class with all levels of fitness catered for by Bernard. Enjoyed it so much prior to the pandemic!
Thanks so much carmel looking forward to getting back to bantry and seeing you at the women's only class. Love seeing David each week for the past 8 years now
Fantastic experience: The Cardio boxing and beginners Kickboxing are excellent classes at Ion Health and Fitness. Bernard is a fantastic teacher who is patient and interacts with the class. The classes arent too big so you get the full attention of the trainer. The classes themselves make working out fun and are excellent value for money.
Cheers Niamh love to see you each Thursday and Mondays in our Kenmare classes.
Fantastic experience: Always a great session with a full workout and lots of fun
Thanks Toni love to see u and your daughter Kim each week at the Kenmare cardio box class
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