Events on Het Gymlokaal

Het Gymlokaal X Kune Collab Kickoff!

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We are incredibly proud to announce our collaboration with Kune, a brand that shares our passion for quality, design and the art of movement. Together we bring the best of two worlds: functional gear that performs, and a community that lives to move.

We are officially kicking off the collaboration during the (Kick)Boxing Club Championship, where all participants will train and fight with Kune gloves and shin guards. One fight will be crowned Fight of the Night and both fighters will win a brand-new pair of Kune gloves!

Join Us for the (Kick)Boxing Club Championship – November 29th!

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The biggest event of the season is coming! On November 29th, our dedicated fighters will step into the ring for the (Kick)Boxing Club Championship. After months of intensive training, our members are fully ready to compete for the title — and you are invited to be there!

Event details:

Date: November 29th
Time: 15:00
Location: West Location – Dr. Jan van Breemenstraat 1, 1056 AB Amsterdam
Tickets: €17.50 (required for all visitors, including members)

Personal Training at Het Gymlokaal

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

At Het Gymlokaal, movement is always about more than just sport.
It’s about learning how your body moves, building strength with intention, increasing your mobility and finding balance — both physically and mentally.

Whether you’re just starting out and want to build a consistent routine, recovering from an injury, training during or after pregnancy, wanting to get stronger, improve your mobility or working towards specific goals — Personal Training at Het Gymlokaal gives you the space and guidance to grow at your own pace.

Road to HYROX AMSTERDAM

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Road to HYROX AMSTERDAM is a twelve-week journey from motivated to truly race-ready. We kick off with special classes on Saturday October 18th 2025 and steadily build towards the HYROX weekend 21–25 January 2026. You train in a group, but always at your own level: sharpening technique where needed, picking up the pace when it counts and getting exactly the right stimulus at the right moment.

We go through three phases. First the fundamentals: rules and technique, efficient running, smooth transitions and clean work at stations such as sled push/pull, burpee broad jumps, farmer’s carry and wall balls. Then we build your engine with HYROX-specific fitness and strength endurance. In the final weeks it’s all about performance: race simulations, pacing per station and a short taper, so you arrive at the start line feeling fresh.

(Kick)boxing Club Championship — November 29th (2nd edition)

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

On November 29th the time has come: the second edition of our Kickboxing Club Championship. Expect a real boxing ring, a large crowd and a buzzing atmosphere that takes you on a journey from your own walkout music all the way to the final bell. Participation is completely free; all you need is a valid Het Gymlokaal membership.

The road to the ring starts in training. We build you up step by step: from body boxing to refine distance, timing and control, to strategic sparring where you learn to read, decide and switch. Along the way we sharpen technique, footwork and combinations, work on your fitness and strength endurance, and pay attention to the mental game — breathing, focus and composure in competition. Every Tuesday at 20:15 a dedicated Club Championship session is entirely devoted to this preparation. Still unsure whether competing is for you? That’s exactly when you’re welcome in this class to get a feel for the atmosphere and ask all your questions. In addition, aim for at least three training sessions per week, with extra focus on the technique classes. Depending on the number of registrations, extra Championship classes will be added to the schedule from October onwards.

Back to routine

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Sign up for a membership now and receive the first two weeks free with the code 2WEEKSFREE. Autumn is the perfect time to find structure in your training again and at Het Gymlokaal we help you make it a habit.

Train in a group setting, always guided by top coaches who keep a close eye on technique, pace and sustainable progress. Our versatile programme brings together strength, fitness and skills, with classes where you keep on learning: from moving smartly and building a strong foundation to better recovery and greater mobility.

SPORTS DAY – MAY 31ST 2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dodgeball Tournament & Free Trial Classes – West & Noord

Mark your calendar: on Saturday May 31st we are organising Sports Day at Het Gymlokaal. A day full of energy, community and movement – with free trial classes and a spectacular Dodgeball Tournament at our West location.

Free Trial Classes!

Always been curious about our classes? This is your moment!

To participate, book your spot via a free Sports Day Credit in our app or via B Sport online.

Book your FREE class(es) for our West location here!

(Kick)Boxing Club Championship

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Come to the (Kick)Boxing Club Championship – November 2nd!

On November 2nd, our dedicated fighters will step into the ring for the first time during the (Kick)Boxing Club Championship. After three months of intensive training our members are ready to give everything, and you can be there to experience it live!

Event details:

Date: November 2nd
Time: 16:00
Location: West location, Dr. Jan van Breemenstraat 1, 1056AB Amsterdam
Tickets: €15.00 (everyone, including members, needs a ticket to enter)

Our fighters have trained incredibly hard, both mentally and physically, to prepare for this big day. This is not just a match — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience when they step into the ring for the first time! But don’t worry, safety comes first. Every match will be supervised with the greatest care to guarantee a safe and fun environment for everyone.

Het Gymlokaal (Kick)Boxing Club Championship

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to step into the ring? Then mark your calendar, because we are thrilled to announce the upcoming Het Gymlokaal (Kick)Boxing Club Championship on November 2nd 2024 at our West location!

Are you interested in participating? Sign up quickly via info@hetgymlokaal.nl{: rel=“noreferrer”} and start attending our Pads & Technique classes. In your email, please mention your full name, weight and preference (Kickboxing or Boxing). We will do our best to find the perfect match for you.

Het Gymlokaal Noord x De Fysio Man

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

New collaboration: Het Gymlokaal Noord and De Fysio Man join forces from September 1st!

At Het Gymlokaal Noord, the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle is central, and that means not only focusing on physical strength, but also caring for the well-being of our members at every level. To support this vision even more strongly, we are delighted to announce our new collaboration with De Fysio Man!

Physiotherapy at De Fysio Man

New (Kick)boxing activities

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

We’re introducing three new classes to schedule: Boxing - Endurance, Kickboxing - Kick Focus, and (Kick)boxing - Pads & Technique Training!

Are you ready to take your boxing skills to the next level while working on your fitness? At our gym, we are excited to introduce three new and exciting classes that will help you achieve your goals in a playful and challenging way. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, our experienced trainers are ready to guide and inspire you during these dynamic workouts.

Dodgeball Tournament

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Sports Day!

On April 1st, Het Gymlokaal is hosting a classic dodgeball tournament! Are you in?

You can participate as a team of a minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 10 people. Not a member of Het Gymlokaal? No problem. Everyone is welcome to take part!

Location: Het Gymlokaal West
Date and time: April 1, 13:30 – 16:30
Price per team: €15

Running out of time

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On March 9th there is the adidas running event — will you join?

In March, adidas is launching a brand-new ULTRABOOST running shoe, the lightest ULTRABOOST shoe ever. To celebrate this, we are organising an exclusive running event together with adidas called: running out of time!

Can you make it to the ferry on time to be at the spectacular and exclusive afterparty? During this experience you will have the opportunity to run in the new ULTRABOOST running shoe and then head to the afterparty at a secret location.

FOREARM BALANCE WORKSHOP

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

25th November, by Alessandra Large

Includes:

- a 2-hour workshop where you will learn many ways to improve and build upon strength, mobility, flexibility and balance needed for arm balancing poses.

- Personal guidance to work out what it is you need to work on most/Individual trouble-shooting, assessment & feedback.

- The workshop is suitable for all-levels! No need to worry if you’re a complete beginner.

In this workshop, you will learn many fun and effective ways to work on developing and building upper body awareness, strength, and the skills to move you forwards in your journey towards enjoying forearm balance.

SIDESPLIT MASTERCLASS

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

All you need to know to achieve your side split.

Includes:

3-hour workshop
Personal troubleshooting + assessment
8-week program with video tutorials (for all levels)
Side split & Pancake in-depth training breakdown

Achieving your SIDE SPLIT takes time, hard work and above all: intelligent training!

In this workshop, we will help you and share all our knowledge about how to train smart so you can achieve or improve your side split and pancake split.

Het Gymlokaal Noord Official Opening

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

After a long wait, Het Gymlokaal Noord finally has an official opening with fantastic activities that you can join completely FREE! Of course you are also welcome to simply come by for a tour while enjoying a snack and/or drink. If you decide to become a member on our opening day, you will receive two weeks of FREE membership, a Het Gymlokaal bag and an adidas water bottle.

Het Gymlokaal Noord

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Het Gymlokaal | Het Gymlokaal is expanding in November with a new location in Buiksloterham in Amsterdam-Noord. In addition to the existing branch in Amsterdam-West, members will also be able to work out in a former shipyard with a prominent location on the IJ river. This gives the Buiksloterham area, which is undergoing rapid development, a new boost with a wide choice of sports and yoga classes.

Het Gymlokaal established itself five years ago in Amsterdam-West in a vacant school building with a broad and innovative range of sports disciplines. With the aim of exercising in a playful atmosphere with plenty of personal attention. Het Gymlokaal is now ready for a new step and owners Nelleke Verkaart and Nienke van Koolbergen searched for a new location in the city. They settled on the former shipyard on the Grasweg, where De Groene Draeck — the private yacht of former Queen Beatrix — was built, among other things.

‘The choice for Noord was a logical one for us,’ explains Nelleke. ‘Het Gymlokaal always strives for an authentic experience, and the new premises with their robust, industrial character fits that perfectly.’ Just like in West, athletes at the new location can choose from, among other things, kickboxing, yoga, cross-training, barre, gymnastics, mobility, movement, capoeira, strength and conditioning training, fitness and personal training.

The renovation has already begun. The location will get a large, high studio for group classes such as kickboxing sessions and a second studio for yoga classes. There will also be space for a lounge and a bar. Nienke: ‘Of course you will also find the characteristic look and feel of Het Gymlokaal here, with vintage gymnastics equipment, and we’re even getting a boxing ring.’

The former industrial area of Buiksloterham, where Het Gymlokaal is going to be located, has been redeveloped in recent years into a working and residential district and is now the fastest-growing neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Nelleke: ‘With its central location and good ferry connections, Het Gymlokaal will also be easily accessible for sports enthusiasts from other parts of the city. Together with the activity and dynamism that Noord now offers, we can’t wait to open our doors in January and share the joy of sport there too.’

Train hard, harder, hardest and enjoy it

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Yoram Bemer on his participation in Fight Fans Experience 2018

Yoram Bemer, member of Het Gymlokaal and recently also a trainer with us, fought his first kickboxing match during the Fight Fans Experience in 2018. And successfully! For the next edition on October 27th we spoke to Yoram about what it’s like to step into the ring and how he prepared.

Why did you want to take part in a kickboxing match?
‘I started kickboxing at a fairly late age, but I had been training very fanatically for several years by then. I had long wanted to fight; as a challenge for myself, but also especially to experience a competition for once. It seemed to me the ultimate way to experience this beautiful sport.’

How did you prepare?
‘The preparation started as early as the end of February last year, because I actually wanted to fight that summer. It just wasn’t possible to find an opponent then. I trained seven times a week, spread over five days. The weekend was for rest, but genuinely real rest. I skipped birthdays and parties. I also stopped drinking alcohol. Full focus on the fight. Ultimately it wasn’t until October that I could fight. In the last two months, absolutely everything was geared towards that fight: going to bed early, resting a lot, working little and eating extra healthily.’

How did it feel to step into the ring?
‘Overwhelming. Together with my coach Malic Groenberg from Het Gymlokaal, who had guided and trained me throughout the whole journey, we stood outside the hall waiting. When my name was called and we walked through the hall towards the ring, there was a deafening roar. Friends, family, acquaintances, training partners, everyone was there. Really something very special to experience. But there was also little time to let it sink in. It all happened in a blur, because a minute later we were in the ring and saw the opponent for the first time.’

Who was standing next to Malic in your corner?
‘Marvin Wolff (kickboxing trainer at Het Gymlokaal) and Francois Lubbers from Vos Gym where I also trained a lot. Just before the first bell rang, they gave me a few good tips (“your opponent is a bit shorter, stocky and will want to brawl, fight your own game”) and provided calm and confidence. During the fight I heard their instructions and that helped enormously. You feel like you’re not standing in that ring alone, but fighting as a team.’

Did you have a specific tactic or match plan?
‘Not very specific: it was my first official fight and also my opponent’s, so there was a good chance it would become a grinding match. I definitely didn’t want to go down on a silly punch or kick and thereby fail to show what we had trained so hard for. And of course, try to enjoy it along the way.’

When did you think, this one is mine, I’m going to win!
‘The first roughly twenty seconds flew by and I was mainly in my guard. The beginning was his. He had caught me well a few times with body shots and I even broke a rib, but after that I got more and more into my game. When he went down after a minute from an uppercut and received an eight count, I thought I was well on my way. Ultimately he went down once more in the second round and the fight was over.’

And then you won — what went through your mind?
‘I was extremely happy! And at the same time it also felt unreal, it all happened so incredibly fast. Super great to celebrate it afterwards with my trainers and everyone who came to watch!’

Would you want to step into the ring again?
‘Yes! It leaves you wanting more. Hopefully at the next Fight Fans!’

Do you have any tips for our members who are also brave enough to step into the ring on October 27th?
‘Train hard, harder, hardest, rest a lot and listen to your coach. You might only do a match like this once, so try to enjoy the preparation, during and after the fight. Even if you lose, you had the guts to step into that ring, trained incredibly hard for it and gave everything. Remember that.’

At the Fight Fans Expo on October 27th you can experience as a recreational (kick-)boxer what it’s like to enter the ring for a real match! Exclusively for recreational fighters the match rules have been adapted into three fun and relatively safe challenges. Sign up now at our front desk for the Fight Fans Experience, and our kickboxing trainer Noach will get in touch with you!

Here To Create With Nouchka Fontijn

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Who better to learn boxing from than a boxing champion? Step into the ring on December 7th during the new Here To Create with Nouchka Fontijn, European Boxing Champion in 2014, silver medallist at the World Championships in 2016, and silver medallist at the Olympic Games in 2016. She has just returned from this year’s World Championships and we spoke to her as a warm-up.

How did the World Championships go?
Simple question with a fairly difficult answer! I won silver, but I also lost gold. In 2016 I had already won silver at the World Championships, so this time I really went for gold. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but that it was possible. It’s a shame that I wasn’t able to seize this great opportunity. I was very close. Luckily I also realise that I could have been knocked out in the first round and come home empty-handed. Mixed feelings, then.

Train with kickboxing world champion Rico Verhoeven

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Het Gymlokaal has entered into a partnership with sports brand adidas. As a result, our members not only train with the latest adidas equipment, but can also follow a free training session or clinic with a top athlete every month. This series of clinics kicks off on October 27th with none other than Rico Verhoeven, kickboxing world champion. Founders of Het Gymlokaal Nienke and Nelleke talk about this new special collaboration with adidas.

What does the collaboration entail?
Nienke: “First of all, the studios have been equipped with the latest sports equipment from adidas. The punching bags, weights, kettlebells, plyo boxes, yoga mats, yoga belts, yoga blocks, you name it. In addition, all trainers have been provided with new clothing."

Nelleke: “There will be a monthly clinic or training session given by a top athlete. Het Gymlokaal members can attend for free. We are incredibly proud that we’re starting the clinic series with none other than Rico Verhoeven. That’s right, the kickboxing world champion is coming to Het Gymlokaal!"

Why adidas?
Nelleke: “Adidas is a brand that focuses on all-round athletes. Nowadays people are increasingly active in multiple sports disciplines. They do kickboxing, yoga, but also cross-training, mobility and movement. That’s exactly why we put together our class programme to be as diverse as possible. Adidas equipment fits in perfectly with this."

How did the collaboration come about?
Nienke: “Adidas was at an event in the building of De School. They had already heard about Het Gymlokaal before, but when they saw the location they were very impressed and wanted to sit down with Nelleke and me to talk."

Nelleke: “In the conversation that followed with Adidas, there was an immediate connection. We wanted a collaboration that would be a real addition to Het Gymlokaal. Adidas works with an impressive list of top athletes. That’s why we saw great opportunities to create something really exciting together."

How will the collaboration continue?
Nelleke: “Every month we announce which athlete is coming to Het Gymlokaal, we can’t reveal who the next ones are yet, but keep a close eye on our social media and chalkboard. But Rico Verhoeven is already ‘a dream coming true’!

Interested?
The first clinic with Rico Verhoeven is on Friday October 27th, starting at 18:30. There are 15 spots reserved for Het Gymlokaal members. Registration opens on Saturday October 21st at 12:00 noon on the schedule!

Run For The Oceans

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000

According to recent research, 79,000 tonnes of plastic waste is floating on an island 50 times the size of the Netherlands in our oceans: a threat to fauna, flora and humans. Just like last Friday’s World Oceans Day — a global event dedicated to preserving our oceans — adidas wants to be a driving force behind further awareness of this pollution. It does so with the new UltraBOOST Parley Deep Ocean Blue, a running shoe made from an average of eleven collected and recycled plastic bottles. The Deep Ocean Blue colour adorning the shoe is inspired by the waters of the Mariana Trench, the deepest known point in our seas. Even there, at almost ten kilometres deep, a plastic bag was found last month. adidas and Parley are working together to do something about it: in 2017 they processed no fewer than 11 million plastic bottles into useful products.

Eco-friendly running shoe made from recycled plastic
A revolutionary ecological innovation, the Parley Ocean Plastic, converts that collected plastic waste into a visually attractive material for the upper part of the Primeknit model. This shoe is also equipped with adidas’ iconic BOOST technology, which ensures you get back as much energy as possible when you push off. With the natural rubber Continental outsole you also have the best possible grip, regardless of weather conditions and surface. An NFC chip in the right shoe finally provides the runner with more info about the collaboration between adidas Running and Parley and gives tips on how to minimise plastic use in the future.

Run For The Oceans 2018
You too can put your best foot forward by taking part in Run For The Oceans 2018, adidas’ biggest global event that encourages runners to join together in the fight against plastic pollution. The UltraBOOST Parley Deep Ocean Blue is the official shoe of this initiative. For every kilometre run, adidas donates 1 dollar to knowledge and awareness programmes around the plastic pollution plaguing our oceans.

For more information go to www.adidas.nl/parley or follow @adidasrunning on Instagram or Twitter and use the hashtags #RunfortheOceans, #adidasParley and #UltraBOOST.

Fight Noach Blyden

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000

This is how a kickboxer prepares for a fight
Kickboxing trainer Noach Blyden of Het Gymlokaal will compete in a match on April 14th in Alphen aan de Rijn. Noach is 25 years old and has been fighting MMA (mixed martial arts) and kickboxing matches for several years. He has fought 20 bouts so far. Read all about the preparations for his fight here.

What kind of match are you going to fight?
‘A kickboxing fight in the “light heavy weight” category in the B-class. This is also my last fight in the B-class before I move up to the A-class, the highest class.’

How do you prepare for such a fight?
‘Train a lot, at least 5 times a week and twice a day. Luckily I’m already at weight, so I don’t have to watch what I eat too much this time. I can keep eating well and stay balanced by training a lot and hard.’

Do you watch videos of your opponent?
‘No, not really. I get in the ring and then we fight! I always adapt my tactics per fight. I react to the situation and my opponent can’t prepare for that. If my opponent thinks he has figured out my tactics, I change them immediately — that way you’re always one step ahead.’

Are you going to win?
Yes, of course! If you don’t believe that yourself, you’d better not step into the ring.

What do you love most about competing?
The adrenaline! It gives such a rush. You walk out and people cheer for you. You’ve worked so hard in the preparation and finally you get to go! That’s such a huge release!

Does the support of the people around you mean a lot to you?
Yes, a great deal, and you need it too. I’ve dedicated fights to people who are dear to me, but ultimately you do it for yourself. But knowing that people support and encourage you feels good.

Can members of Het Gymlokaal come and watch?
Absolutely, it will be a real spectacle with multiple fights. On top of that, it’s cool to experience one of these gala events. Members can buy tickets from me at Het Gymlokaal for 25 euros.

Are there more matches planned?
On May 19th I have another fight, which will be in the A-class. In MMA I’m already A-class and soon I will be in kickboxing too!

What do you draw from your personal training to train others?
Everything! By training so intensively and frequently myself, I have endless inspiration for, for example, the training sessions I give at Het Gymlokaal.

Train like an athlete with Olympic heptathlete Nadine Visser

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

On December 15th, Olympic heptathlete Nadine Visser will share her athletics techniques during a clinic at Het Gymlokaal. Nadine is a three-time Dutch champion in hurdles. In 2016 she competed in the Olympic Games in the heptathlon and her focus is now on securing a ticket for the 2020 Games. We spoke to Nadine about how she stays fit for top-level sport and she gives us a sneak peek of what awaits us on December 15th.

What do you love about athletics?
‘I really enjoy the diversity, which is also why I love doing the heptathlon myself. And I really appreciate the measurability of athletics. You train for centimetres and tenths of seconds and you see it directly on the scoreboard when you’ve improved.’

What is your favourite event in the heptathlon and why?
‘The 100 metres hurdles is my favourite event. I naturally have a good feel for hurdling and I find the combination of speed and technique really enjoyable and challenging to train.’

What does your week look like?
‘On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday I have 2 training sessions, so I’m at sports park Papendal from morning until late afternoon and afterwards it’s mainly cooking, eating and resting. On Saturday I have a short training session and Wednesday and Sunday are rest and recovery days. On Wednesday and weekends I mainly do fun things or study.’

How do you train beyond the athletics track to get as fit as possible?
‘Outside of track sessions I do strength training 3 times a week. I also eat healthily and pay close attention to my protein/carbohydrate intake before and after training. Otherwise, my time away from the athletics track is mainly dedicated to recovery, so I do as little as possible physically.’

How do you prepare for a competition?
‘Making sure I’m well-trained and fit. In the days before the competition I don’t train too much anymore, but I keep it specific and sharp. I make sure I eat well. Being rested and fit at the start is the most important thing.’

What are you most proud of?
‘The great life I lead through sport and the things I achieve, especially the two seventh-place finishes at the last World Championships.’

What was it like to compete in the Olympic Games?
‘A truly amazing and educational experience. Also really fun to watch all athletes compete for once instead of just the track athletes. Unfortunately I was not in good form due to a long injury period, which gave a mixed feeling. I really wanted to perform well there, that’s what I had trained for. But luckily there are tournaments every year!’

What is the ultimate goal for you?
‘From next year onwards I want to compete for medals at international tournaments and keep improving myself.’

What sets you apart from other athletes?
‘That I can individually qualify for tournaments in 2 events and have achieved a top-8 position in both at the World Championships. I’m also a very level-headed and critical athlete.’

What can people expect from the clinic?
‘I’m coming to Het Gymlokaal together with top athletics coach Thomas Kortbeek to cover all the ins and outs of athletics. We’ll give you an insight into our lives as athletes and how we prepare for tournaments. We’ll work on things like your running technique and hurdles technique. In addition, core stability and mobility are very important for athletics. It’s really great that we can share our knowledge and experience with you, so that you can apply it in your own training, for example at the gym.’

Registration opens on December 2nd at 12:00 noon on the schedule. The clinic with Nadine Visser on December 15th is the second in a series that Het Gymlokaal is organising together with Adidas. The first clinic was with kickboxing world champion Rico Verhoeven.