Matthijs

What do you enjoy most about teaching at Het Gymlokaal?

The vibe! Het Gymlokaal is truly unique. And the students are curious, super motivated and real hard workers.

What is your sports background? 

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Dance at the Amsterdam University of the Arts.

What is unique about your classes/way of teaching?  

I make sure that everyone feels seen. That everyone is equal, despite the difference in level. I like to highlight the positive and want to help someone improve and become aware of their body.

What is your specialty within the field of movement? 

Dance — and especially the relationship between strength and flexibility in the limbs.

What quality should every good trainer possess?

The ability to improvise/be sensitive — not just running through your class on autopilot, but first tuning in to the people in your class and from there seeing what they need.

What can people expect from you as a trainer and from your classes? 

Enthusiasm and positivity. A low-cardio full body workout, mainly focused on strength and flexibility with influences from yoga, pilates and ballet.

What can you offer/teach people?

Awareness of the body. Not immediately, but expecting long-term results that will make your foundation considerably stronger.