Our primary aim at SOLAS Health & Fitness is to offer high quality small group training with no gimmicks. We don’t believe in following fads, traditional resistance training has stood the test of time for good reason. We help people to achieve their goals whether it is body composition, fat loss, athletic or pain reduction. Our small group training in combination with our cardio-room facilities will ensure you maximise your strength and cardiovascular health leading to greater longevity as well as quality of life.
HIGH QUALITY SMALL GROUP TRAINING
At SOLAS you will be more than just a number, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where people can work hard and enjoy their training in a small group environment.
“There is always a fun and welcoming atmosphere with the emphasis always on quality of technique. Thanks to SOLAS I am pain free and the strongest I have ever been, they’ve given me the tools I need to run more efficiently and the confidence to work out in any gym.” – Ber
CATHAL O'SHEA
OWNER AND TRAINER IN SOLAS
- Owner and coach in SOLAS Health & Fitness
- BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences
- Certified S&C Coach NSCA
- Precision Nutrition Level 1
- Certified Bioforce Conditioning Certified
My love for all things sport and fitness led me to the University of Limerick where I completed my 4 year undergraduate degree in Sport & Exercise Sciences. Subsequently, on completion of my degree I certified with the NSCA as a Strength & Conditioning coach and landed a role with Cork City F.C. as head S&C coach with the club. I continued in this role under 3 consecutive managers and the team enjoyed a number of successful seasons winning multiple trophies.
Having worked with various GAA teams in 2011 I opened the doors of my first fitness studio, COS Health & Fitness in the grounds of Carrigaline United Soccer Club which has gone from strength to strength. It is with great pride that through the evolution of my business the creation of SOLAS Health & Fitness has come about.
“I love coaching and helping people achieve things that they never thought they could. Going to “work” everyday doesn’t feel like work when you love what you do. Our focus is on movement quality and improving the quality of peoples lives through training and I truly believe that quality coaching reaches far beyond the walls of the gym.”
CONOR ELLIS
HEAD COACH IN SOLAS
- BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences
- Certified S&C Coach NSCA
- Certified Sport Massage Therapist
- Certificate in Nutrition from Optimum Nutrition
After graduating I decided to pursue a career as an Strength and Conditioning coach to help others become stronger, fitter and healthier for day to day life and athletic performance
AMY GEARY
COACH IN SOLAS
- Coach in SOLAS Health & Fitness.
- BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Fitness Instruction ProFi Fitness School Diploma in Personal Training ProFi Fitness School Certificate of Fitness & Conditioning Setanta College. Certificate in Peri-Natal Fitness
- Certificate in Yoga from Durga Yoga School
I am passionate about a holistic and individual approach to health and wellbeing. For me personally that is strength training, cycling, running, yoga & Breathwork, therapy, eating well and trying any and all outdoor activities in nature.This has been a life changing prescription for me and I love to support and coach others in the same way, to reach their own peak levels of physical and mental wellbeing. Daily movement through whatever form in any amount is a great thing.
My own goals/focus for the years ahead are to get back to Olympic Lifting, continue doing long cycling events such as the Mallorca 312, complete further yoga training and do a half marathon.
FACILITIES
WEIGHT TRAINING STUDIO
The weight training studio consists of:
1,500sq feet of ground floor
5-bay wall mounted racks
15m astroturf for sled/prowler & acceleration work.
Olympic Barbells & Plates
Medicine Balls, Kettle Bells, Dumbbells, Resistance-Bands
Flat Heavy Duty Commercial Benches
Prowler & Trap Bar
Stackable Plyo Boxes
The Cardio-Room consists of:
4 x Concept 2 Model D Rowers
Lifting Platform
Dumbbells
Trap-Bar
Barbell
Foldable Squat Rack
FID Heavy Commercial Bench
OUR LOCATION
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Unit 6, Carrigaline Industrial Park, Kilnagleary,
Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Ireland
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At SOLAS you will be more than just a number, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where people can work hard and enjoy their training in a small group environment.
