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Who Is This Class For

Core strength classes suit everyone from complete beginners to experienced gym members. If you are new to exercise, the short format means you can build up gradually without feeling overwhelmed. If you already train regularly, adding a dedicated core session to your week helps improve stability, posture and performance across everything else you do.

This class is particularly useful if you spend long hours sitting at a desk. A weak core is one of the most common causes of lower back discomfort, and regular core training can make a noticeable difference within just a few weeks.

Why Train Your Core

Your core is more than just your abs. It includes the muscles around your pelvis, lower back, hips and stomach. These muscles work together to support nearly every movement you make, from picking something up off the floor to holding good posture while walking or running.

Stronger core muscles improve your balance and stability. They reduce your risk of back injury. They make you more efficient at other forms of exercise, whether that is lifting weights, doing reformer pilates, or simply keeping up with a HIIT class. A strong core also contributes to better posture over time, which has knock-on benefits for everything from breathing to energy levels.

Where Core Strength Classes Run

This class is available at three Iconic Health Clubs locations across Dublin.

• Smithfield (Dublin 7) The class runs as “ABS” at Smithfield and is available multiple times throughout the week, including early morning, lunchtime and evening slots. Sessions are typically 15 minutes, making them easy to add before or after another class. Smithfield also runs a “Glutes and Core” class and a “Glute and Abs Attack” session for those who want to combine core work with lower body training.

Book via the Iconic Health Clubs mobile app or check the full Smithfield timetable for current times.

• Dartry (Dublin 6) Listed as “Core Strength” at Dartry, this class runs five times per week across weekdays including both daytime and evening options. Sessions run for around 30 minutes and take place in the Move Studio or outdoors, depending on the day.
• Camden Street (Dublin 2) Core strength classes are available at Camden Street on Saturday mornings. If you’d like to join, simply book your spot through the app or at the front desk
• IFSC (Dublin 1) Core strength classes are not currently available at IFSC. If you train at this location and want to work on your core, our Iconic Move reformer pilates classes include significant core stability work as part of every session.

Pair It With Other Classes

Because core strength classes are short, they pair well with other sessions in the timetable. At Smithfield, many members add a 15-minute ABS class before or after a BodyPump or Functional Strength session. At Dartry, the class sits well alongside reformer pilates or yoga for a more balanced workout day.

If you are focused on building overall strength, combining core work with our Functional Strength or BodyPump classes gives you a well-rounded programme. If flexibility and recovery are more your priority, pairing core strength with yoga or pilates creates a session that leaves you feeling both stronger and more mobile.

How to Book

All classes at Iconic Health Clubs are included with your membership at no extra cost. To book your place, download the Iconic Health Clubs mobile app and reserve your spot in advance. We ask that you cancel at least 2 hours before the class if you cannot attend, so other members can take your spot.

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