How This Started
My fitness routine began at a small club near Fitness Clubstraat 10 in Amsterdam. It wasn’t flawless, but it was accessible, affordable, and it helped me stay consistent.
After that spot closed, I saw how quickly the fitness landscape in Netherlands was changing. New clubs emerged, fresh concepts appeared, and marketing often outpaced the actual member experience.
I started trying different gyms and classes, jotting notes after each visit. Those notes eventually formed this site, 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 choosing a membership.
When I review a fitness center, I typically:
- Take enough time to understand routines, peak hours, and patterns
- Visit on different days and at various times
- Try more than one training format and instructor
- Use amenities regularly to assess cleanliness and comfort
- Chat with other members about what stays consistent and what doesn’t
- Jot down notes immediately after each visit
I update reviews when circumstances shift significantly: renovations, management changes, pricing adjustments, or new facilities. Each article shows its last update date so you know how current the information is.
What I Look For
My priorities may differ from yours, so here is what matters most to me when evaluating a fitness center:
Comfort and Privacy: Does the space feel genuinely well-designed for members, with respectful boundaries and a calm ambiance?
Equipment Quality: Are machines well-maintained? Is there enough variety? Are repairs prompt?
Crowd Management: Can you actually train during your preferred times without constant waiting?
Clean Facilities: Locker rooms, showers, floors, and equipment surfaces. Cleanliness reflects 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 exists to make fitness decisions easier and more transparent for people seeking the right environment.
Get in Touch
I receive messages from people considering memberships or beginning their fitness journey. I try to respond when possible.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form.
If you have specific questions about a gym I reviewed, I’m happy to share extra details. If you have suggestions for places I should visit next, I welcome those as well.
Thank you for reading. I hope something here proves useful in your own fitness decisions.