Rianne has been doing sports for a long time and for the last three years under the guidance of a personal trainer. When the attention for her back problems slackened and she started to miss the personal touch, she decided to visit Happy Bodies. Rianne was immediately sold. In this blog she tells why she chose Happy Bodies and what makes this concept so unique.
Training with back problems
Before I came to Happy Bodies, I trained for years at a large gym. It wasn't one of those huge gyms, where people only come to show their muscles, but a friendly gym, with fun classes where young and old are welcome. At one point I hired a personal trainer, because I wanted more personal guidance with my back problems. I did that for three years, but after a while it started to go downhill. The attention for my back problems slackened and it wasn't as 'personal' as I wanted.
The transition to Happy Bodies
Here in the shopping street of Heemstede there is a branch of Happy Bodies, within walking distance of my house. I had already peeked inside regularly, but I had not yet gotten around to going inside. At one point I cycled past and the traffic light on the corner of the street turned red. Then I thought, this is the moment! I turned around and spontaneously went inside. Coincidentally one of the trainers had a cancellation, so she was able to make time for me on the spot. We got into a super nice conversation and I was immediately 'converted'.
Diverse and advanced
That was mid-May of this year and my first ticket is only just full, but I can already say that I am enjoying it. What I like about Happy Bodies is that it all looks quite simple on the outside, but it is very diverse and advanced. The employees know how to motivate you really well and what really appeals to me is that all your data is registered. If you do an exercise less well, the computer registers that immediately. Recently a trainer was in the Milon circle looking at me and I asked him if he was learning the names of the athletes. 'No,' he said, 'I see you have a whistle by one of the machines.' He could see from that that I had not raised that machine for 21 days. So nothing escapes their attention. And - very helpfully - he could immediately arrange for me to have the machine set a bit heavier via his tablet.
Personal assistance
It personal in the guidance I have found it all here. The trainers correct you immediately if you are not sitting properly on a device. This also allows athletes to learn from each other. When I hear someone else getting instructions, I immediately wonder if I have the right posture. The coaches are very approachable; they not only help you, but are also always up for a chat.
Milon You
At Happy Bodies in Heemstede, we have, just like at a number of other locations, recently installed the Milon You. With this, the trainers can perform all kinds of fun tests, such as the sarcopenia test. But they can also calculate your muscle age. The trainer came to me and said he wanted to tell me something fun: my muscle age turned out to be 47, twelve years younger than my real age! They bring that kind of stuff so enthusiastically, that it feels like a real gift. Isn't that fantastic?!
Cosy
What I also like is that you can easily start a conversation with other athletes if you want to. You just notice that not everyone is only busy for themselves, but that there is real interaction between people. You don't have to meet your best friends at the sports club, but it is still a lot more fun than at such a large, impersonal gym. The social aspect makes training a lot more fun and motivating.
VYTAL nutrition app
I have now also started with the VYTAL nutrition app, because I would like to lose some weight. It is quite difficult to stick to eating plans and follow what the app says about what and how often and how much you should eat. Nevertheless, the trainers know how to keep me on track. It is not just another new diet, that does not suit me and is also difficult to maintain in the long term. You just learn to deal with food differently. I am curious!
Knowing more?
Curious how you too get more energy by training twice for 35 minutes every ten days, under the guidance of your own personal lifestyle coach? Even if you have physical complaints? Then do the membership test and sign up for a free personal introductory meeting and tour of the club. Want to bet that you are immediately sold?
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