How did you feel the last time you walked into a gym? Flooded by the intimidating mirrors on every wall? Lost between the countless machines that you don't know how to use? Uncomfortable between the muscular athletes who all seem to know what they're doing? For many people, this barrier is the reason not to work on their health, while they would like to be fitter. In this blog, Rémon Koetje, lifestyle coach at Happy Bodies, explains what makes a gym a great place where you really feel welcome.
The first thing many new members notice when they enter a Happy Bodies location is not the sports equipment or mirrors, but our coffee table. A cozy place where people meet. This immediately sets the tone for what we find important. That coffee table is more than just a piece of furniture. It symbolizes what Happy Bodies stands for: a place where people come together, where you are seen, and where sports are part of a broader story about well-being and lifestyle.
At traditional gyms, you often pay for access to equipment, not for guidance. With us, it's all about that personal touch. Every athlete has their own story, goals and challenges. We listen to that. In a personal welcome conversation, we not only discuss fitness goals, but also sports history, possible injuries and what someone is dreading. This gives us the information to guide each athlete in a customized way. That personal approach forms our foundation.
The Milon circle is the technical heart of every Happy Bodies club. With a personal chip card, each device automatically adjusts to the athlete's body and strength. In my experience, this makes a world of difference for three reasons:
I see it so often: people with physical disabilities who never really knew which equipment was safe for them in traditional gyms. Whether they suffer from osteoarthritis, back problems or are recovering from an operation – at Happy Bodies the equipment adapts to your specific situation. This means that you can finally train without pain or fear of injury. It makes sports accessible to everyone, regardless of age or physical condition.
Athletes come to us for their physical health, but ultimately stay for the social connections. I see members supporting, motivating and encouraging each other. They ask how each other is doing. They share tips about nutrition or exercise. Some members even make appointments to train together, helping each other persevere. Others stay at the coffee table after their workout for a chat. These social aspects are at least as important as the physical training. Exercising together not only makes it more fun, but also easier to persevere. This sense of community is exactly what sets Happy Bodies apart from a traditional gym. You are not an anonymous member, but part of a group of people who are all working on their health. To me, that is proof that a sports environment in which you feel at home can make the difference between giving up and persevering.
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