It is a tradition: resolutions we formulate to live healthier in the coming year. About three-quarters of people make them, but after barely two weeks, a large portion of them often end up in the trash. Just imagine, that sticking to resolutions no longer feels like sticking. That is [...]
Strength training has gained a lot of ground in popularity among men and women. Quotes such as "Strong is the new sexy" stem from this. More and more fitness enthusiasts are sharing their experiences and workouts via their social media. In fitness centers, you also see that strength training has become the norm. Lifting platforms, barbells, and free weights such as dumbbells and kettlebells in abundance, [...]
Do you really want to get fit? Then come bootcamp at RWIJK GYM in Rijswijk! Our bootcamp training sessions are not just occupational therapy in the park. In our bootcamp training, we build our participants up first. After that, we make you 'really fit'. The idea behind our bootcamp training method is that, over time, every participant who takes part regularly [...]
The new program, the 21-Day Challenge, is a great success. In this blog, we reflect once again on the causes of this and write the following analysis. Every beginning is difficult. There are several reasons why this saying holds true: Unfamiliarity: When you start something new, you often enter unknown territory. This can lead [...]
To bring our new format a bit more into the spotlight, we are telling you a little more about this unique program here. Back in Shape: Why it is important to get fit again after the holiday period. The holiday period is a time for relaxation, fun, and enjoying delicious food and drink. We head out to discover new [...]
RWIJK GYM is a dynamic fitness company with programs formulated exclusively based on scientific principles. Our credibility and image, as well as the sustained successful results achieved by our members, are entirely based on these principles. If you are getting a groom next month and want to lose another 10 kilos with a crash diet, then [...]
As one of the most important holidays in Christianity, Easter is a time of joy and celebration. It is the moment when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But what exactly is the resurrection of Easter? Introduction to Easter Let’s begin with a brief introduction to Easter. Easter is a religious holiday that [...]
What can strength training do for your running performance? Running is a popular sport in the Netherlands. It is estimated that about 40% of the Dutch population goes for a run occasionally, and approximately 12 % do so weekly. In these cases, the running itself is often the training. Whereas in many other sports you often see that other forms of training (e.g. [...]
To perform a workout effectively, you need sufficient fuel (carbohydrates). To recover after a workout, you need sufficient building blocks (proteins). The timing of nutrition around a workout deserves attention to get the optimal result from your training. What is your goal? Depending on your objective and [...]
For years, we have believed in our slogan 'Why make things difficult when we can do it together!' .. and after everything we are (still) experiencing with the corona pandemic, we felt it was high time for a broader base for our industry association and want to be a proactive frontrunner in this as a company, so that our personal gym and the [...]
