More than a fifth of adults practiced a sport that is now temporarily prohibited. So what can you still do if you want to stay, or become, fit and vital during this time? We are going to explain. A large proportion of Dutch adults participated in one or more team, contact, group, or swimming sports, sports activities that [...]
Since the last newsletter in January, work has continued at full speed in our indoor training facility. For instance, the extraction and ventilation system (compliant with COVID-19 sports standards) has been installed, the ceiling acoustically sprayed, and everything else down to the floor has been painted, the floor has been leveled, and today the new sports floor with custom-made sprint track [...]
Together we have the responsibility to keep people moving! Last month was a bit tense after we received a visit from the Inspectorate and Enforcement. We thought we had discussed everything in good consultation with the Municipality of Rijswijk, but the inspector indicated that he knew nothing about it and thought that what we were doing (members independently [...]
Motivation January Motivation January, I hope you find this helpful! Because my -23 kilos and I haven't always been a happy marriage over the past two years (yes, that's at least how long it takes to adjust your lifestyle), but we have fought for a happily ever after. I often get the question; [...]
As with (almost) every renovation, things don't always go as planned, and so it is for us, but that can happen; once the final result is in place, it will all be quickly forgotten! What has been done to date and what will be done in the coming weeks? During the Christmas and New Year holidays, we [...]
As our members have come to expect from us, at RWIJK GYM we always look at what is possible rather than what is not. We always do this in close consultation with our municipality (Rijswijk) to determine whether our ideas will be approved. For our part, we want to do everything we can to ensure [...]
Our trainers receive continuous further training. We have also become proficient in the professional guidance of pregnant women, with a focus on movement. We help pregnant women get to know themselves very well, amidst all the changes to come. What physical and mental changes can they expect? We answer questions they may have. We explain what has been scientifically proven [...]
Our company name “HealthCoachPlus” will change as of January 1, 2021, and we will continue under a new company name, “RWIJK GYM.“ When I started HealthCoachPlus in 2010 as a solo personal trainer, I did not expect my business to grow into the company it is today. By now, I am no longer the only personal trainer and [...]
We would like to introduce our 2 interns who will be joining us in 2020 and 2021. Hi! I am Dani, I am 20 years old and am currently in my second year of Nutrition and Dietetics at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. I am interning at HealthCoachPlus this academic year and will provide you with, among other things, [...]
It is often assumed that maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. But is that actually true? Recent research has shown that a lack of physical activity negates the positive effects of a healthy weight. This means that with a healthy weight (BMI [...]
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