We are training for life, together
Expert coaching: You’ll never have to wonder what to do next or if your technique is right.
Beginner-friendly: Our inclusive community ensures everyone feels welcome, regardless of their starting point.
From our varied group classes to our Open Gym hours, Obodo is the most versatile fitness community in Cork for all levels.
obodo is a welcoming, coaching-led gym built on community, purpose and inclusivity in Cork. We help people move better, feel stronger, and build lifelong health through expert coaching, thoughtful programming, and a space where everyone belongs.
Redefining fitness in Cork,
with movement for real life and
coaching that cares.
obodo is a welcoming, coaching-led gym built on community, purpose and inclusivity. We help people move better, feel stronger, and build lifelong health through expert coaching, thoughtful programming, and a space where everyone belongs.
WHY US
Expert coaching: You’ll never have to wonder what to do next or if your technique is right.
Beginner-friendly: Our inclusive community ensures everyone feels welcome, regardless of their starting point.
From our varied group classes to our Open Gym hours, Obodo is the most versatile fitness community in Cork for all levels
Why us
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At obodo in Cork, beginners are 100% welcome and expertly looked after by our coaches.
Only during the month of September, enjoy a 1-week free membership with unlimited training to try our classes: Revelate, Evolve, Strong, Hybrid, CrossFit, Yoga, MummyFit, and Mature Movers (60s+).
We’ve got something suited to all fitness levels, abilities, and gym style preferences. Valid for September only.
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Fitness classes
Our Team
Chris - Founder
Lucy - Founder
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Favourite class to coach: Evolve as it’s a little less technical so I get to spend time chatting to members.
Favourite movement: Deadlifts or Pull Ups. They make you feel so STRONG!
Least favourite movement: Thrusters. Who like thrusters?
Favourite movie: Lion King. Always has been always will be.
Death Row Meal: My mom’s Spaghetti Bolognese.
Favourite thing to do outside of the gym: Chill with my dog, Oscar.
Why do you love working at obodo: Because it’s the best gym in Ireland obviously? For real, it’s because the team are amazing, it’s not a lie when i say we’re like one big happy family, the members are so fun and friendly and always willing to push out of their comfort zones. It’s awesome to wake up at 4.30am excited to go to work every morning!
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Favourite class to coach: Evolve. It's a perfect mix of accessible exercises and demanding workouts.
Favourite movement: Squats! It's always been my strongest lift.
Least favourite movement: It might sound strange since I love squats, but I absolutely hate lunges and Bulgarian split squats.
Favourite movie: All of the Harry Potter films.
Death Row Meal: Rice. It doesn't matter how it's cooked: paella, risotto, brothy rice... they are all delicious!
Favourite thing to do outside of the gym: 100% travelling.
Why do you love working at Obodo: The atmosphere between the obodo's team and the members is amazing. You feel like at home from the first day.
Sean - Head coach
Jack - Coach
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Favourite class to coach: CrossFit.
Favourite movement: Gymnastics and Oly (muscle up / snatch)
Least favourite movement: Deadlifts.
Favourite movie: Shawshank Redemption.
Death Row Meal: Brisket with Mac n Cheese.
Favourite thing to do outside of the gym: Recently it’s rock climbing but mainly just the gym. 😅
Why do you love working at obodo: I get to sort out peoples issues that they may experience either through movements in the gym or in their day to day lives.
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Favourite class to coach: CrossFit
Favourite movement: Alt DB snatches
Least favourite movement: overhead squats
Favourite movie: Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King
Death Row Meal: Dim Sum
Favourite thing to do outside of the gym: Sea Swimming
Why do you love working at obodo: Great vibes and fun chats with members. And getting free CrossFit advice from the best coaches
Chloe - Coach
Colm - Coach
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Favourite class to coach: MummyFit - it is just so nice to get to see all the babas and Mom bosses! Also, Evolve! I’ve only taught a few classes- but I like the intensity and mix of cardio and strength.
Favourite movement: Bulgarian split squat (unpopular opinion) - great for runners!! Also loving plyos atm to help with running!
Least favourite movement: chest press- I get bored 😴 - although I know it’s a great exercise..
Death Row Meal: stir fry 😍 - I literally eat it everyday but never tire… so many varieties 😍
Favourite movie: The Blindside 🥹
Favourite thing to do outside of the gym: Go to the beach and go for a swim!! 🌊 (trying to get back to surfing also !)
Why do you love working at obodo: I love the whole gym community and the team are also great. The friendly vibe makes Obodo a lovely place to come into work everyday and it makes my job a pleasure!
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Favourite class to coach:
Gotta be rev. Get my steps in
Favourite movement:
I must say I do love a good deadlift.
Least favourite movement:
Devil Press is an absolute sickener
Favourite movie:
I love the movie Hook with Robin Williams
Death Row Meal:
I think a big bowl of beef and guiness stew with lovely buttery mash
Favourite thing to do outside of the gym:
Love a sauna and sea dip
Why do you love working at obodo:
I love working here because I’ve experienced the positive impact from the great coaches, the community and the varied programs for many years as a member. I feel very grateful knowing that I can be part of providing that experience to others now.
Daire - Coach
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Favorite class to coach: Revelate : anyone can do it and I get to spend more time chatting to members
Favourite movement: anyone sort of squat
Least favourite movements: handstands :- hate being upside down
Favourite movie:- the hangover :- (1st one)
Death row meal:- chips steak and fried eggs and curry sauce on the side
Favourite thing to do outside of the gym :- studying
Why do you love working at Obodo:- I love the team they are like family :- love the members also
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Favourite class to coach: CrossFit, I've been doing it for 16 years and coaching it for 13 years and it still challenges and rewards me.
Favourite movement: Deadlift, I love lifting heavy things!
Least favourite movement: Pistols, highlights my bad ankle mobility and poor balance…
Favourite movie: Dirty Dancing. (have watched it about 50 times)
Death Row Meal: My husbands homemade pizza and a good IPA!
Favourite thing to do outside of the gym: Spend time with my kids, drink good coffee.
Why do you love working at obodo: The people! Such energy from everyone and the trust members give us is really special.
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Favourite class to coach: CrossFit.
Favourite movement: Power Cleans.
Least favourite movement: Wall balls.
Favourite movie: The Matrix.
Death Row Meal: A burrito.
Favourite thing to do outside of the gym: Come up with ideas for the gym.
Why do you love working at obodo: The banter and the team.
Pedro - General Manager
Orla - General Manager
Marcelo - Coach
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Favourite class to coach: CrossFit I really like to see the members developing and is very grateful to be able to share with them a little bit of my knowledge.
Favourite movement: Snatch.
Least favourite movement: Rope Climb
Favourite movie: Home Alone
Death Row Meal: Brazilian Hot Dog
Favourite thing to do outside of the gym: Join to some trips with my wife.
Why do you love working at obodo: I love to work at Obodo because it’s a nice environment, the atmosphere there is nice and friendly, we have a great team which everyone is committed to do the best job always to deliver a good leaded heathy experience.
Life inside the gym
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