How This Started
My fitness routine began in a small club near Fitnesslaan 8 in Amsterdam. It was not perfect, but it was accessible, affordable, and it helped me build consistency.
After that place closed, I noticed how quickly the fitness scene in Netherlands was evolving. New clubs opened, new concepts appeared, and marketing became louder than real member experience.
I started trying different gyms and classes, keeping notes after every visit. Over time those notes turned into this website, built to help others make clearer choices.
My Approach to Reviews
Every review on this site comes from real visits and real time spent inside the club. I focus on practical details that matter when you are choosing a membership.
When I review a fitness center, I typically:
- Spend sufficient time to grasp routines, peak times, and patterns
- Visit across various days and times
- Experiment with multiple training formats and coaches
- Regularly use amenities to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Speak with other members about consistency and gaps
- Record notes right after every visit
I revise reviews when there are major changes: renovations, leadership shifts, price changes, or new facilities. Each piece shows its most recent update date so you can gauge how current the information is.
What I Look For
My priorities might differ from yours, so here is what matters most to me when evaluating a fitness center:
Comfort and Privacy: Does the space feel thoughtfully designed for members, with respectful boundaries and a calm vibe?
Equipment Quality: Are machines well-maintained? Is there enough variety? Do repairs happen promptly?
Crowd Management: Is it possible to train during your preferred times without constant waiting?
Clean Facilities: Locker rooms, showers, floors, and equipment surfaces. Cleanliness indicates how seriously management treats the member experience.
Honest Membership Practices: Clear pricing, clear rules, and no unpleasant surprises.
Beyond the Gym
Outside of training and writing, I live and work in Amsterdam. This project is here to make fitness choices easier and more transparent for people looking for the right environment.
Get in Touch
I receive messages from people considering memberships or starting their fitness journey. I try to respond when I can.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form.
If you have specific questions about a gym I reviewed, I am happy to share extra details. If you have suggestions for places I should visit next, I welcome those too.
Thank you for reading. I hope something here proves useful in your own fitness decisions.