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Tue 06 Jun 2004Get personalPersonal training is a booming industry in Ireland. It's no longer seen as an exclusive option for the rich and A-list celebrities."I've seen a huge increase in the demand for personal trainers over the last few years in the fitness industry," says Eugene Eivers, personal trainer at Westpoint gym in Blanchardstown, Co Dublin. "People have become more conscious of their health and more body conscious."