Intro
Staying healthy is a necessary thing to do for everybody. The first thing you should do once you move to the Netherlands or anywhere, is to sign up for a gym. The “best” gym depends on what one is looking for. In order to find the best gym for your needs, it would be best to research and compare different gyms. Some of the factors you should consider are location, amenities, membership fees, and reviews from other members. However, I can give you an idea of some popular gyms in Netherlands that you might consider:
Popular Gyms
SportCity ( previously known as Fit-For-Free)
A popular gym chain with locations across the Netherlands. There are around 112 branches around the country. The gym offers a variety of fitness equipment and group fitness classes. Once you become a member you have access to every SportCity facility and service. 93% of the members would recommend SportCity to a friend. There are 2 types of memberships, Cityone & Cityplus. The one price is €24.99 and the plus price is €27.99 every 4 weeks. There is not much difference between both. The only difference is the plus gives you access to all the gyms and you can bring a friend for up to 5 times a month. I currently have the Plus membership and I totally recommend it.
Basic-Fit
One of the largest gym chains in the Netherlands, with over 300 locations. Known for its low membership fees and no-frills approach. The basic membership starts at €19,99. There are 2 other types of memberships, the premium and the all in at €29,99 & €49,99 accordingly. The basic membership is enough if you are looking to access the gym and use the cardio and weights on your own.
David Lloyd
An upscale gym chain with 6 locations in the Netherlands. It offers a wide variety of fitness classes and personal training. There are also sports facilities such as tennis, Squash, Badminton, and swimming. There are also Family & Kids clubs where there are several activities. The membership starts at €45 euros.
TrainMore
TrainMore has around 26 branches around the country and an interesting concept. Every time you go to the gym, you receive a € 1 discount on your membership. When there is money on the line, we people tend to be more motivated and at it. The atmosphere is insane in the gym and you will meet a lot of interesting people. The membership starts at €62 a month for the 2 years membership, but every time you work out, you receive a discount.
There are a lot of other options around like local gyms and some offices have free gym access too.
Conclusion
To summarize, It is important to note that, opening and closing, location availability and membership fee may change. Check and compare the options in your area and make a decision based on your personal needs and preferences. There are several popular gyms in the Netherlands and local options to keep you fit.