How This Started
My workout routine began at a modest gym near Fitnessstraat 14 in Amsterdam. It wasn’t flawless, yet it was reachable, affordable, and helped me establish consistency.
When that place closed, I saw how fast the fitness landscape in Netherlands was changing. New gyms opened, fresh ideas emerged, and marketing often drowned out the actual member experience.
I began trying various gyms and classes, jotting notes after each visit. Over time, those notes formed this site, designed to help others make better-informed choices.
My Approach to Reviews
Each review here is based on actual visits and time spent inside the facility. I emphasize practical details that matter when selecting a membership.
When I review a fitness center, I typically:
- Spend sufficient time to grasp routines, peak periods, and patterns
- Visit across various days and times
- Try multiple training formats and different instructors
- Regularly use the facilities to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Speak with other members about what is consistent and what isn’t
- Jot down notes right after each visit
I revise reviews when there are notable changes—renovations, changes in management, pricing updates, or new facilities. Each piece displays its most recent update date so you can gauge how current the information remains.
What I Look For
My priorities may differ from yours, so here is what matters most to me when assessing a gym:
Comfort and Privacy: Does the space feel truly well-suited for members, with clear boundaries and a peaceful environment?
Equipment Quality: Are machines well-maintained? Is there sufficient variety? Are repairs done promptly?
Crowd Management: Is it possible to train at your chosen times without constant waiting?
Clean Facilities: Locker rooms, showers, floors, and equipment surfaces. Cleanliness reflects how seriously management takes the member experience.
Honest Membership Practices: Transparent pricing, clear rules, and no unpleasant surprises.
Beyond the Gym
Outside training and writing, I live and work in Amsterdam. This project aims to simplify and clarify fitness choices for those seeking the right setting.
Get in Touch
I get messages from people weighing memberships or beginning their fitness journey. I try to reply when possible.
The easiest way to reach me is via the contact form.
If you have particular questions about a gym I reviewed, I’m glad to provide extra details. If you have recommendations for places I should check out next, I’d love to hear them, too.
Thank you for reading. I hope you find something here that helps with your own fitness choices.