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Lifting and laughing for physical and mental health. A comedy club with a focus on fitness. Lifting and laughing personal training and small group coaching.

For more just see our website or feel free to drop us a message to - info@emf.ie - Merry Lifting and merry laughing. Specialised child and teen personal training. Please see website for details on all we offer to help your physical and mental health.

15/12/2025

🏆 Hero of the Year 2025 - Michelle Sexton

This award recognises the members who go above and beyond to make Lifting & Laughing a welcoming, positive place for everyone.

Michelle Sexton does exactly that.
Consistent, encouraging, and always bringing great energy into the gym, Michelle helps create the kind of environment where people feel comfortable, supported, and excited to train. For us as coaches, she’s an absolute pleasure to work with. 💙

Lifting & Laughing is what it is because of members like Michelle - the everyday heroes who make the community thrive.

Huge congratulations - very well earned. 🙌

👉 Want to train in a gym built on people, positivity and progress?
Visit www.emf.ie to learn how you can join our community of heroes!

13/12/2025

🏆 Legend of the Year 2025 - Myrtle Howe

This award is a special one.
To be called a Legend at Lifting & Laughing isn’t something that happens overnight - it’s earned through of showing up consistently with energy, warmth, and a genuine love for the community.

Myrtle Howe brings that legendary spirit every single time.
Known for her positivity, connection with everyone in the room, and the kind of presence that lifts the whole gym, Myrtle is a huge part of what makes Lifting & Laughing feel like a second home. 💙

Our members are the heart of this place, and legends like Myrtle are the glue that hold the community together.

Massive congratulations - incredibly well deserved. 🙌

👉 Want to train in a gym built on people, positivity and progress?
Visit www.emf.ie to learn how you can join our community of legends!

12/12/2025

🏆 Champion of the Year 2025 - Chloe McCarthy

This award is for the members who truly champion what Lifting & Laughing is all about - the ones who bring the energy, support the community, and show up with positivity week after week.

Chloe McCarthy is exactly that.
Always encouraging others, always getting involved, and always helping to make the gym a better place just by being there. These are the members who set the tone, lift the room, and remind us that fitness is about people as much as progress. 💙

Our community is what makes Lifting & Laughing special, and champions like Chloe are at the very heart of it.

Huge congratulations - incredibly well deserved. 🙌

11/12/2025

🏆Superhero Success Story Chris Van Stande🏆

⭐️"Absolutely I would recommend EMF, it's a gym like no other! You go in, you workout, you have a laugh, and a couple of days later you do it again! Who wouldn't want that?"⭐️

⭐️"I didn't expect it to be as much of a laugh. Most gyms I've been to take themselves very seriously. EMF is professional, yet easy-going. It's a really refreshing mix."⭐️

⭐️"My mental health has improved quite a bit and I experience less frequent back pain, which is amazing! With regular fitness sessions I feel less prone to injury, my body just functions as it should and that's a huge deal!"⭐️
⭐️"Overall, I simply think I'd be worse off if it wasn't for EMF! EMF has given me an improved well-being that I wouldn't have as much of without them."⭐️

👉If you want to get things started with your health and fitness in a fun, welcoming and relaxed environment - visit www.emf.ie to learn more!

08/12/2025

Ever get those weeks where your head’s just not in it? You say you’ll start fresh Monday… again.

That’s not a lack of discipline - that’s just being human. Motivation isn’t something you wait for; it’s something you build by showing up, even when you don’t feel like it.

That’s where coaching helps. At Lifting & Laughing, we’re not here to bark orders or hand you a plan you’ll ignore after two weeks. We’re here to help you stay on track, keep training fun, and remind you of the progress you’re actually making - especially on the days you forget it yourself.

Because it’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up, laughing a bit, lifting a bit, and leaving in a better headspace than when you arrived. 💪

If your motivation’s been dipping lately, come train with us - we’ll help you find it again.
➡️ visit www.emf.ie to learn how we can help get you started!

04/12/2025

Meet Coach Mark!

🎓 Bio: Mark spent 10 years in retail , 8 of those in management. He is a huge advocate for mental health and fitness and was very keen to gain more experience and expand his knowlege in the gym and fitness industry. He has a qualification in personal training and group coaching. Enjoys the social aspect of coaching and loves the feeling of seeing clients progressing .

🎯 Superpower:
Incorporating quick fire quiz questions into sessions.

❤️ Favourite Colour: Orange or Blue

🏊 Favourite Sport:Soccer

🍺 Interesting Fact: Stone mad for a pint of beamish or a bottle of corona.

If you'd like to join the gym with the most caring coaches in the country, visit www.emf.ie to learn more!

03/12/2025

“I can play with my kids again without pain.”

“I don’t dread the gym anymore.”

That’s the kind of stuff we live for.

Not just the PBs or the before-and-after photos - but the after-afters.

When training stops being a chore and starts making life feel lighter. When your back doesn’t ache getting out of the car.

When energy comes back. When confidence quietly sneaks in. That’s real progress. That’s the good stuff. 💪

At Lifting & Laughing we call these non-scale wins - the bits that matter most and can’t be tracked using an app.

If you want to move, feel and live better - not just “lose weight” - come train with us. ➡️

Visit www.emf.ie to learn how we can get you Lifting & Laughing!

01/12/2025

“Cardio is the only way to lose fat.”

We hear that one all the time - and it’s pure nonsense.

Yeah, cardio helps. It’s great for your heart, your head, and your overall fitness.

But when it comes to fat loss? It’s just one piece of the puzzle.

The real game-changer is building muscle, moving more, and fuelling your body properly. Strength training boosts your metabolism, shapes your body, and makes everything else feel easier - even your cardio.

At Lifting & Laughing, we don’t hammer you with endless burpees or force you to live on treadmills.

We teach you how to train smart, lift well, and enjoy the process so it actually lasts.
If you want to feel fitter, stronger, and more confident - without spending hours slogging away - come train with us.

Visit www.emf.ie to learn how we can get you started!

27/11/2025

🎄 The EMF Lifting & Laughing Christmas Party is back! 🎄
Last year’s night was an absolute cracker - quizzes, craic and plenty of laughs. Again the night of fun will be hosted by !

📅 Saturday, December 6th

📍 EMF Lifting & Laughing

🕢 7:30 – 10:00 ish

🍕 Food supplied | 🎤 Quiz by John James Twohig | 🍻 BYOB | Over 18s only

Friends, family, and anyone who’s part of the Lifting & Laughing crew - you’re all welcome.

Come for the craic, stay for the community.

👉 Email info@emf.ie to RSVP - the gym where community comes first.

26/11/2025

🏆 SPT SUPERHERO OF THE YEAR – 2025 NOMINATIONS 🏆

This award is all about celebrating the unbelievable energy, confidence, and commitment our Specialised PT crew bring to every single session.
What started as Child & Teen PT has grown into something genuinely special - a group who lift hard, laugh harder, and continue to surprise us week after week. 💙

Their banter, determination, and growing self-belief inspire everyone around them. Watching them develop, push themselves, and show up with that superhero attitude has been one of the highlights of the entire year. 🌟

🎄 Our Christmas Party & Awards Night
All award winners will be announced on the night (Christmas Party is 18+ so SPT award will be presented in person during the winner's next session).
Our party is always unreal fun and a brilliant celebration of everything Lifting & Laughing stands for.

👉 If you’d like to come along, just RSVP by emailing: info@emf.ie

Can’t wait to celebrate this crew. 💙

21/11/2025

🏆 LEGEND OF THE YEAR – 2025 NOMINATIONS 🏆

This one is special.
To be called a legend in Lifting & Laughing doesn’t happen by accident - it’s earned over months (and years) of showing up with joy, devilment, and a pure love for the place.

These are the people who light up the room, connect with absolutely everyone, and bring that unmistakable L&L energy every single time. They make the gym better just by being in it - and for us as coaches, they’re an absolute joy to work with. 💙

🎄 Our Christmas Party & Awards Night
All award winners will be revealed on the night - always one of the highlights of the year and a proper celebration of the community that makes L&L what it is.

Please tag anyone we don't have the socials for :)

Nominees:
Myrtle Howe
Anthony Creed ()
Mary Walsh
Áine O’Hanlon ()
Marian Browne
Chris Van De Sande

👉 If you’d like to come along, just RSVP by emailing: info@emf.ie

See you there for an unreal night. 💙

Address

Unit 7, The Mill, Shean Lower
Blarney
T23NW95

Website

http://www.emf.ie/

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