Open 365 days a year
Good news for the sporty Oosterhout: Happy Bodies is opening its 30th lifestyle club at Bouwlingplein 24. Until recently, this familiar location was home to Enforce, a place where many Oosterhout residents already enjoyed training. That quality and personal attention remain, but from now on, they will be complemented by the complete Happy Bodies concept. And to celebrate, the first 100 sign-ups can train for free for a month.
Do you also want to become slimmer and fitter in just 35 minutes per session?
In our newly renovated club in Oosterhout, you train once every 5 days for 35 minutes under the guidance of an experienced lifestyle coach, on the brand-new Milon Circle. Ideal for people who know that exercise is important, but do not want to spend too much time on it and still want to achieve safe and responsible results. Without the risk of injuries. And the best part? Results are guaranteed. Through the smart combination of technology and guidance, you work step by step towards a fitter, stronger, and slimmer body, at your own pace and level. Claim your free month here ➝ NB: there are only 100 passes available, while supplies last.What makes Happy Bodies different from a 'normal' gym?
At Happy Bodies you don't train aimlessly on equipment or in group lessons without structure. We make strength and cardio training easy, fun and effective, even if you have little experience or haven't done anything for a while.- You follow a personal program, tailored to your goals and current situation.
- You train whenever it suits you, open 365 days a year.
- There is always a professional lifestyle coach present to help and motivate you.
- Everything is fully automated and easy to use, even if you have never been to a 'normal' gym.
- The Milon Circle ensures that you automatically train at the right pace, thanks to smart screens with playful animations. You simply follow the ball on the screen and it is self-explanatory!
Not sure if it's right for you?
Then do the first online membership test and discover which program best aligns with your goals. Or plan a free trial training now in the online calendar and experience it for yourself, completely free of obligation. 📍 You can find us at Bouwlingplein 24, in the center of Oosterhout. We look forward to welcoming you to Happy Bodies Oosterhout: the smart alternative to the 'normal' gym. You can register for the free month here, be quick, because places are going fast!Sports are booming in Nieuwegein. And yet we hear the same story from many people in the region: “I want to get fitter, but the gym just isn't for me.” Too busy, too impersonal, too much figuring things out all by yourself. Exactly for those people, we are opening our doors soon at Muntplein 31, right in the center of Nieuwegein. And we are celebrating that with an opening deal: 100 x 1 month free fitness. 100 times 1 month free fitness.
With clubs Zeist, Houten, and IJsselstein, the Utrecht region was already well represented, and with Nieuwegein, yet another 29th in the Netherlands, we complete the lineup around the city. And that is no coincidence: our formula turns out to be exactly what many people have been waiting for all this time.
Not a gym, but a lifestyle club
So what is the difference? At Happy Bodies, you never walk into a gym where you have to figure things out on your own. An experienced lifestyle coach is always ready to assist you, you train according to a personalized program tailored to your goals, and the Milon Circle automatically sets up every machine for you. All you have to do is show up; the rest is ready.
The result: Working out for 35 minutes once every 5 days is enough. Smart and efficient, with up to 15x better results than traditional fitness. Perfect to combine with work, family, and everything else that demands your attention.
NB: there are only 100 passes available, while supplies last.
Why this fits Nieuwegein so well
Muntplein is located in the heart of the city: you can effortlessly combine running errands, a trip into town, and working out. And because a session takes only 35 minutes, “no time” is no longer an excuse. Furthermore, the club is open 365 days a year with extended opening hours, so you can easily drop by on Sundays or during holidays as well. Good to know for those who are regularly in the area: you can also find a Happy Bodies in Houten, IJsselstein, Zeist, and Maarssen, so you always train close to home.
Inside you will soon find:
- The very latest Milon Circle with visual guidance on every device
- An advanced Body Analyzer that makes your progress measurable
- A cozy coffee table in the heart of the club, with free coffee, tea, and water.
Because that last part is really part of the experience with us: at Happy Bodies, you know each other. Catching up after your workout is just as important as the workout itself.
Who is Happy Bodies Nieuwegein for?
For anyone who wants to get fitter, slimmer, or stronger without spending hours in the gym. Whether you haven't exercised in years, are recovering from an injury, or are simply looking for some extra motivation: our coaches will build it up gradually with you. Results guaranteed—we dare to promise that.
Celebrate the opening with us: 100 x 1 month of free fitness
Of course, we are celebrating such a festive opening with a gift. The first 100 people to sign up train 1 month for free at Happy Bodies Nieuwegein. Be quick, because while supplies last.
Would you prefer to get a feel for the atmosphere first? Come by for a free trial session work and discover for yourself why our members are so enthusiastic. You can find us at Muntplein 31, 3437 AP Nieuwegein. See you soon!
Great news for everyone in Apeldoorn and the surrounding area: our club's transformation is complete! After the acquisition a few months ago, Happy Bodies Apeldoorn will be completely renovated by the end of 2025. We'll be celebrating this in early 2026 with a spectacular opening deal: we're giving away 100 times 1 month of free fitness away!
Apeldoorn is ready for a new way to exercise. Over the past few months, we've been working hard to modernize the club and bring the unique Happy Bodies experience to the city. Whether you haven't exercised in years or are looking for an efficient way to stay fit, our revamped lifestyle club is the place where results and convenience come together.
Fit in just 35 minutes per session
No hours-long sessions in the gym, but smart and effective training. In our completely renovated club in Apeldoorn, you train for just 35 minutes once every 5 days on the brand-new Milon Circle. Always under the watchful eye of an experienced lifestyle coach who ensures you get the most out of your workout.
This is what you can expect from the brand new Happy Bodies Apeldoorn (club 29):
- Guaranteed results: Thanks to smart technology you achieve safe and guaranteed results.
- Time saving: You'll be ready in just 35 minutes.
- Safetyat the forefront: No risk of injury due to the automatic settings of the devices.
Claim your free month here ➝ Please note: there are only 100 passes available for this opening deal, so while supplies last.
What makes Happy Bodies the alternative to a regular gym?
Many people dread the entrance of a traditional gym. At Happy Bodies, we do things differently. We make strength and cardio training accessible to everyone, regardless of age or fitness level.
- Personal approachYou train with a program that is completely tailored to your body and goals.
- Always welcomeOur club is open 365 days a year, so you can train whenever it suits you.
- Guidance with a smileOur coaches are there to motivate you, not to command you.
- Innovative technologyThe Milon Circle automatically adjusts to you. Just follow the ball on the screen – exercising has never been easier.
Discover it yourself (without any obligation)
Are you unsure whether this training method is right for you? No problem. Take the online membership test to see which program suits you, or book directly free trial session work on our calendar. Experience the atmosphere of our renovated club in Apeldoorn for yourself!
📍You can find us at our familiar (but renovated!) location in Apeldoorn at Asselsestraat 260.
We can't wait to show you how beautiful the club has become. Register quickly for that free month, because the first registrations are already coming in!
The fitness world is experiencing a growing trend. While large 24/7 self-service gyms are becoming increasingly common, we are simultaneously seeing a counter-movement that focuses on personal attention and targeted guidance. This smaller-scale, specialized approach appeals primarily to the group that is often left out of traditional gyms: people who want to stay fit, but dread the anonymous, intimidating atmosphere of large fitness centers. In this blog, Dyon Poll, club manager of Happy Bodies Amsterdam-Zuid, tells us how he experiences the power of the concept and why he has been convinced of this personal approach for years.
From internship to career
My journey at Happy Bodies started in a roundabout way. During my education I did an internship at a gym where I felt completely out of place. I mainly did odd jobs and had little confidence to take on tasks independently. Halfway through the year I had to look for a new internship. Through a classmate I ended up at the very first gym of Alex and Romano in Heemskerk, where they worked with the Milon circle. At that time it was not yet called Happy Bodies, but Healthy Fit. I noticed immediately when I entered Healthy Fit that it was a very nice environment, for athletes, but also for interns to work on their development. After my internship they asked if I wanted to continue working there. Later Healthy Fit was sold, and Alex and Romano continued with Happy Bodies. Not long after that they asked if I wanted to come and work for them and I seized that opportunity with both hands.
Special concept
I am a firm believer in the concept we work with at Happy Bodies. The Milon circle in combination with what Happy Bodies has to offer – the service, the personal guidance, the atmosphere – is a bull’s eye. This is partly because we focus on a slightly older target group. The average age in Amsterdam is 54 for men and 56 for women. We really make a difference for this target group, and every month we do everything we can to do even better. For example, we help people get into a nice exercise routine and we advise them on everything related to improving someone’s lifestyle. You don’t see that at a standard gym. That is also where I get my job satisfaction from; it gives me enormous satisfaction to see how our athletes achieve results and are happy about it.
Always appropriate advice
For the majority of people who come to us, the goal is to become fitter and stronger. Most of them do not want to achieve enormous muscle growth. If you want to get bulky Arnold Schwarzenegger muscles, then the Milon circle may not be the best solution. Those people can also come to us, but I will then give you other appropriate advice.
From rock bottom to record high
In 2020, in the middle of the corona period, I became manager of Happy Bodies Amsterdam-Zuid. Then came the lockdown. You could say that it was a difficult period, but on the other hand I also saw it as an opportunity. Precisely because I am so convinced of the concept of Happy Bodies and have always believed in our mission to make Amsterdam-Zuid healthy and fit, even then. During the corona period, people could of course not exercise with us for a while. But I knew: as soon as we are allowed to open again, the power of our concept will come to the fore again. The personal attention, the Milon circle, the homely atmosphere - that is what people long for after such a period of isolation. And that turned out to be the case: after corona we saw strong growth, precisely because people needed personal guidance and a pleasant sports environment more than ever. We are now fully back and stronger than ever.
My wish for the future of Happy Bodies
Now that we are celebrating our 10th anniversary, this is of course a good time to look ahead. I foresee a bright future for Happy Bodies. More locations, more members and above all: helping more people achieve their personal health goals that do not find the answer in traditional gyms.
I hope we can inspire even more entrepreneurs to get started with the Happy Bodies concept. Because ultimately it is about us making a difference together for people who are looking for an effective way to stay fit with personal guidance.
The Netherlands has thousands of gyms, but only a few really stand out with a unique concept. Happy Bodies does, with an approach that focuses on personal guidance. In this blog, Lisanne Bijnen, club manager of Happy Bodies Schijndel and recently also co-owner, talks about her growing role within the sports organization and what makes the concept so special.
How a job fair started my career
My Happy Bodies adventure started after my Sports Science education at the HAN in Nijmegen. After three months of traveling through Australia and New Zealand, I was ready for a job in the health sector. From a young age, I have had the drive to help people with exercise and health.
At a job fair for alumni I got into conversation with someone from Happy Bodies. It sounded interesting right away: as a lifestyle coach I could combine different aspects that I liked. After a job interview at Happy Bodies Uden I was hired. That's where my journey began.
What appeals to me about the concept
At Happy Bodies, everything revolves around personal attention. With the Milon circle, every athlete has a personal wristband that automatically sets all devices. This way, you don't have to struggle with weights or settings and you always train at your level. As coaches, we can therefore fully focus on your technique and progress. Whether you want to lose weight, become stronger, improve your condition or have to take injuries into account - you get a program that perfectly matches your goal.
The efficiency also appeals to me. With 35 minutes of circuit training you offer a complete workout that everyone can fit into a busy life, Club manager Jorik also wrote a blog about this. But the most unique? The guidance. Nowadays you see more and more gyms that are open 24/7. That is at the expense of the guidance. With us, there is always a coach ready to motivate people, keep an eye on them and contact them if they have not been there for a while.
From coach to club manager
After a year and a half as a lifestyle coach, the opportunity arose to take on more responsibility. My employer at the time (now my partner) took over a branch in Schijndel and asked if I wanted to become a club manager there. I had already helped with schedules and administration and was ready for an extra challenge.
The timing wasn’t ideal – after two weeks we had to close due to corona. The club was at a tipping point: would we make it? But together with the team I got to work, we hired new staff and created a friendly atmosphere where everyone works hard.
A club where people feel at home
What I had in mind from the beginning: I wanted people to feel seen and at home. Looking back now, I think we've managed that pretty well. People don't just come for the sports, but also for the coffee table. After the sports, they socialize.
It started as a small club, but you see that everyone gets to know each other and the group grows. A member once told me: "I had a nice afternoon thanks to you. I got tickets for the theater through a fellow athlete." That is exactly the bond you do it for.
The step towards entrepreneurship
In December, another opportunity arose: the location in Uden, where I originally started, was put up for sale. Since I know Happy Bodies inside and out, they asked if I was interested. I had to think about it for a while – it was a completely different step. But I saw it as a great opportunity.
Since March 1st, I am officially the new owner of Happy Bodies Uden. My goal? To also create a fun club there with a nice team where fun and cooperation are central. I hope to make it a place where many members come to exercise with pleasure to work on their goals under supervision.
My wish for the future of Happy Bodies
Now that Happy Bodies is celebrating its tenth anniversary, I hope we can continue on this path. That the interests of the athlete remain paramount and that we can continue to grow to even more clubs. Not because the goal is to become very big, but because in this way we can help even more people with a healthy lifestyle. Because that is what drives me: really helping people.
What started as a single sports club in Amstelveen has grown into no fewer than 27 locations throughout the Netherlands in ten years. Even during the corona crisis, when countless gyms had to close, Happy Bodies survived. What is the secret behind this success? In this blog, Kevin van Gent, club manager of Happy Bodies Heemstede, explains what makes the sports club so special and why he returned to his great passion after a detour into another sector.
How it all started
My Happy Bodies adventure began in 2016. I started as an intern at the very first location in Amstelveen. Not long after, Heemstede opened, and soon after that, Happy Bodies Overveen. Collin Schouten, at that time club manager of Happy Bodies Heemstede, took me under his wing and trained me for the Overveen branch. There my adventure took serious shape: no longer as an intern, but as a professional lifestyle coach.
What makes Happy Bodies so special
What makes Happy Bodies so special? The way we interact with each other. As colleagues, we create a friendly, social atmosphere and that reflects on the athletes. That mutual contact is the best thing there is – both between us as a team and with the people who come to train. I notice that it gives me energy when an athlete really goes for it. If someone genuinely wants to work on results, then I put in an extra effort. Their motivation is infectious, and that makes working here so much fun.
Sometimes you have to leave to find out where you belong
After eleven years in the sports industry, I decided to try something else. Besides sports, I have another passion: motorcycling. I made the switch to the motorcycle clothing industry. I did that for three years, exactly during the corona crisis. But I kept wondering: how are things going at Happy Bodies? That whole corona period seemed like a bad position for sports clubs.
Just before the last lockdown, I was called by Collin. Asking if we could sit down together. I was amazed at how Happy Bodies had survived that corona crisis. In early 2022, they even opened their 26th branch in Aalsmeer! The clubs had become busier, but the concept and vision had remained the same.
It started to itch seriously. Wasn't it time to go back? Ultimately, this was the place where I could do what I like to do most: coaching people, coaching athletes, literally putting someone to work to achieve results.
What coming home means to me
In 2021 I returned and a year later I took over the position of club manager of the Heemstede branch. It felt like coming home.
What makes that feeling so special? When I cross the threshold and I see athletes doing well, they know what to do. You walk around, talk to athletes about their results. And of course the feedback from the athletes. "How nice that you helped me with my nutrition last time." Or "How nice that you coached me about the correct movement execution of the machine." And "You really helped me achieve my results." Isn't that great? A compliment for what you do. I feel at home here, among nice people, nice athletes.
On to the next ten years
Now that Happy Bodies is celebrating its tenth anniversary, it is a good time to look ahead. On to the next ten years! With all the positive changes that are still in the pipeline, I hope that Happy Bodies can continue to grow and flourish. My wish is that more and more people will find a sports location with us where they feel good. A place where they are seen, where they achieve results that matter, and where they enter with a smile every time. That feeling of coming home, I want everyone to have that.
Nigel Groeneveld has been a fixture at Happy Bodies for almost ten years. He's one of the longest-standing employees at our locations, and we're incredibly proud of that. He started as a coach at Happy Bodies in Amstelveen, but he's now been a club manager in Overveen for five years. What drives him, and why is the Happy Bodies concept such a good fit? He'll tell you all in this blog post.
Helping people
I started my career with a game design degree, but I quickly discovered that sitting behind a laptop all day wasn't for me. At 21, I started thinking: what do I truly enjoy? I concluded that I love helping people. That's when I realized becoming a physiotherapist might be the perfect fit. So, I enrolled in Sports and Exercise, followed by Movement Education. In 2015, I started my physiotherapy studies but simultaneously found a job as a coach at Happy Bodies in Amstelveen. Working and studying proved to be a bit too demanding a combination. I had to choose: do I pursue my studies full-time, or focus on my work? I chose Happy Bodies because the concept resonated so strongly with me. Here, I can truly help people, and that's what I've always wanted.
From coach to club manager
During his time as a coach in Amstelveen, I was given the opportunity to temporarily become a club manager there. It went so well that I became an interim club manager and was promoted to club manager after just two months. When my old club manager returned, we noticed that having two captains on one ship wasn't always easy. Fortunately, an opportunity arose to become a club manager at Happy Bodies in Overveen. I grabbed it with both hands, and now Overveen has become my club.
Why I believe in Happy Bodies
Why does the Happy Bodies concept appeal to me so much? I think the gym or fitness industry primarily caters to people who are already highly motivated. People who genuinely enjoy working out, who enjoy standing in front of the mirror, who thrive on loud music and environments with high testosterone levels. In short: athletes who want to express themselves. At Happy Bodies, it's completely different. People come here who want to work on their health, but in a safe way, in an environment where they feel comfortable and at ease. Happy Bodies creates exactly that environment, and I fully support that.
Training accessible to everyone
A unique aspect of the Happy Bodies concept is the Milon Circle. It consists of twelve computer-controlled devices that automatically adjust to the athlete's body measurements. Resistance is determined by a strength test, allowing us to create a highly accurate personalized program. A Milon Circle workout takes only 35 minutes, twice every ten days. During the workout, the athletes are constantly monitored. We also evaluate progress and review results monthly. Another unique feature is that the return movement is made more challenging. This ensures you achieve optimal results faster. In my opinion, this is an incredibly easy and effective way to train.
Guidance that really works
I've been working at Happy Bodies for ten years now, and in that time, I've seen a huge variety of athletes, all at their own level. They often tell me that this is the first time they've stuck with their workouts for so long. Our coaching program also contributes to this. We start with two sixty-minute personal training sessions. During these sessions, we fully support them. Afterward, there's a monthly evaluation. We also schedule fifteen motivational sessions. This way, we stay on top of things to ensure they build a good workout routine. Because once it's going well, it becomes a habit. And then training becomes second nature, a regular part of your week.
Balance is everything
I do strength training four times a week. I like to challenge myself with more difficult exercises. And even though I didn't finish my game design degree, I still love a good game. My favorite is League of Legends. In the summer, I occasionally go to a festival, and I enjoy having a drink with friends at a pub every now and then. For me, it's all about balance, which is also something we regularly talk about at Happy Bodies. communicate.
A look into the future
Looking to the future, I see myself as a Happy Bodies franchisee. Right now, I'm a club manager, but I'd love to own my own club someday. That's what I'm working towards. Who knows what the future holds!
In 2015, Alex and Romano launched the first Happy Bodies Lifestyle Club, a fresh perspective on what a gym can be. Instead of large, intimidating gyms with blaring music and gigantic mirrors, they opted for small, welcoming clubs focused on effective exercise for everyone, including those who aren't so comfortable with it. What began with a single location in Amstelveen has grown into a successful franchise concept with 26 locations throughout the Netherlands, from Alkmaar to Eindhoven. Romano, the general manager, talks about the success of Happy Bodies in this blog post.
A revolution in the fitness industry
As fitness coaches, we often heard that for many people, the barrier to entry to the average gym was enormous. That led us to completely revamp the concept. We launched an intimate, homey fitness club with a focus on personal attention and customer satisfaction. We traded the overwhelming music for subtle background tunes and replaced large mirrors with a warm, inviting atmosphere and a cozy coffee corner.
Train quickly and effectively with the Milon circle
One of the biggest challenges we wanted to address was the time investment required by traditional fitness programs. We discovered the Milon Circle, an advanced training circle where you can complete a full workout in six 35-minute sessions per month. When you become a member, the revolutionary Milonizer scans your body. This scan later automatically configures the machines in the Milon Circle based on individual biometric data. This ensures that workouts are not only safe but also perfectly tailored to your individual needs.
Growth and sense of community
Since our first club in Amstelveen in 2015, Happy Bodies has grown rapidly. Our clubs in places like Heemstede, Overveen, Alkmaar, Amsterdam-Zuid, and Haarlem have been a huge hit. The positive feedback and enthusiasm from both members and trainers have proven that our model is working. Our trainers appreciate the opportunity to truly connect with members, a time that large mass gyms simply don't have.
Franchise and future plans
In 2017, we opted for a franchise model. This allows us to support entrepreneurs who dream of owning their own gym with a unique, personalized, and customer-focused concept. In 2022, we opened our 26th location in Aalsmeer. As far as we're concerned, we're far from finished! Our goal is to bring a healthy lifestyle to every corner of the Netherlands.
Get started today
Want to know more about how to exercise effectively by training twice for 35 minutes every ten days, under the guidance of your own personal lifestyle coach? Then take the membership test and sign up for a free personal introductory meeting and tour of the club. We bet you'll be sold right away!
Almost seven years ago, in 2015, Alex and Romano founded Happy Bodies Lifestyle Clubs. With it, they gave a completely unfamiliar interpretation to the gym concept. No enormous gym full of gleaming bodies, large mirrors, exciting equipment, and rousing music, but a special fitness formula for people with limited time, where attention, customer experience, and results are paramount. There are now 26 locations throughout the Netherlands, from Alkmaar to Eindhoven. In this blog post, Managing Director Romano explains what drives him and why Happy Bodies works.
Stuff upside down
Alex and I both come from the fitness industry, where we started out as fitness coaches. We saw that the average gym is quite intimidating for most people, and we thought it would be a great challenge to change that. Enticing the people who need it most to come to the gym—that would never work with the traditional concept. So we completely turned things around. Instead of enormous gyms, we opted for small, boutique-style fitness clubs. We traded the upbeat music for calming background music, and the large mirrors made way for a homey atmosphere with a cozy coffee table. This created a completely different setting.
Effective training in 35 minutes thanks to the Milon circle
There was another hurdle we wanted to address. Not everyone has the time or inclination to spend an hour and a half at the gym four times a week. That's when we discovered the Milon Circle. A fully automated circle with fitness equipment where you can train your entire body in six 35-minute workouts each month. Before you start working with us, we conduct an intake. During this intake, the innovative Milonizer scans your body in seconds using biometric markers. This ensures that all the equipment is automatically set correctly during every workout, even for older people or those with physical complaints. For example, someone with knee problems will never be subjected to exercises that hyperextend their knee, and someone with shoulder problems will receive the precise range of motion their shoulder can handle.
From lifeguard to personal lifestyle coach
All these ingredients were enough for us to open our first location in Amstelveen in 2015. It was such a success that we quickly opened more locations, first in Heemstede, Overveen, Alkmaar, and later in Amsterdam-Zuid, Haarlem, and Hoofddorp. We noticed that the coaches were also very happy with our concept. Helping people through personal contact and genuine attention, rather than acting like a lifeguard in a large, cold gym, appealed to them too. Looking at ourselves, it was mainly the further expansion of the Happy Bodies formula that made us happy. That led us to decide in 2017 to expand our success through a franchise. This way, we can also help people who dream of their own club, but who want something different than the massive, low-budget gym, spread the Happy Bodies virus. In early 2022, we opened our 26th location in Aalsmeer, and in April of this year we will celebrate our seven-year anniversary. We look forward to getting many more people involved in sports in a fun way.
