What our members say
Reinier
Small Group Training
Why do you train?
I do a lot of sport, mostly running and cycling, and the occasional racket sport. Because you get older, I want to maintain my muscle strength, especially in my upper body. BerkSports is not a standard gym; here I get coaching and I can train with a purpose.
Why at BerkSports?
Irma, my wife, knew Ricardo, and I was immediately pleasantly surprised. The place feels welcoming and easy to walk into, but serious as well. The interaction and the attention are very good. You can train at your own level with your own weights, and there is room for a coffee afterwards. In short, a good balance between enjoying yourself and getting serious work done.
What do you notice?
I notice that I stay at my weight, that I feel firmer and that belly fat is kept in check. That may of course also be down to the cycling, but training at BerkSports certainly helps.
Tamara
Small Group Training
Why do you train?
I did not really like exercising. I trained at a big chain gym for a short while, but I had to drag myself there. Now I actually enjoy going, which is something I never expected. With 60 kilos less on my body it is a good deal easier as well. As a child I did jazz ballet for a few years, but after that I never did any other sport regularly. BerkSports is something I do keep up.
Why at BerkSports?
When I wanted to start training I searched for "small gym + personal training", because above all I wanted something small-scale. I did not want to stand among all those muscle men in a big gym. Getting started was a bit of a threshold. There is a lot of personal contact and they look at what works best for you. If something does not work, you come up with something else together.
What do you notice?
I have become much fitter, and everyone around me notices it too. I can mess about with my children now, run to the end of the street, so to speak, and I could not do that before. Walking up stairs is no problem. Daily life feels so much easier.
Angelique
Small Group Training
Why do you train?
I have had a weight challenge all my life. If I do not exercise, my muscles really ache. Sitting too much is bad for me. After training I always feel better. I simply have to move.
Sometimes it takes an effort to go. I am used to basketball, the best game there is, and fitness is not necessarily my favourite. But once I am there, I enjoy it. The group makes all the difference in that.
Why at BerkSports?
It is very good that you are in a group of no more than six people. The coaching is intensive and someone really watches what you do. If I cannot do something, because of my knee for instance, you come up with an alternative straight away. You know well what you can and cannot do with the body. That gives confidence.
What do you notice?
Alongside BerkSports I walk a lot and I do yoga. Through the training I notice that I am steadier and getting stronger, even training once a week. Twice might be better still, but combined with yoga this works very well for me.
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Thanks to Ricardo's coaching during the Small Group Workout, I am seeing progress on my short and long term goals. The variety in the sessions has raised my muscle mass percentage and I notice that during the exercises as well. On top of that, doing the exercises correctly matters a great deal in these classes, which in turn prevents injuries. And if you are looking for another hobby alongside the enjoyable Small Group Workouts, the BerkSports Cycling Team is well worth it. From an easy social ride to really putting the hammer down on a lap of the ringvaart, either way they make sure you come home feeling good.
I have been training at Berksports in the small group for years. The sessions are varied and adjusted to your own level. Your progress is made clearly visible, and for me that is very motivating. It is a relief that someone else works out which exercises I should be doing. There is personal attention and I enjoy training in a small group.
Since the beginning of this year I have been doing Small Group Training and Personal Training at BerkSports. The personal attention and the knowledge are more than in order. Every session surprises me with new exercises and new ways of training, without ever losing sight of my goal. I personally like that a lot, because it means plenty of variety and I am not doing the same exercises every time.
A really good gym. I have been training with the small groups for several years now and I have no intention of stopping any time soon. An hour of training a week with good, personal coaching means I go home satisfied every single time.
Ricardo is hugely enthusiastic and gives professional, individual coaching. He always tries to motivate you to go one step further. I have never been a really keen exerciser, but Ricardo manages to motivate me week after week. And even when I do not feel like it beforehand, I always go home afterwards feeling great.
I have been training at Berksports since the very first hour, in the small group training. I already knew Ricardo from an earlier club and I know he gives wonderfully varied classes. He makes sure you go that bit further than you would on your own. On top of that it is enjoyable to train in a group. Without this group I would be sitting on the sofa, and now I feel a good deal fitter and stronger. Hopefully we will keep going for years. Thank you, Ricardo.
I have been training here for years and I enjoy it enormously. I find the small group sessions varied, and you work every muscle group each time. The atmosphere is very good, with enthusiastic coaching and a personal approach.
I have been training at Berksports with a great deal of pleasure for years. The small workout group training in particular is very good and encouraging, and I notice that I am genuinely developing muscle and that my stamina has improved a lot. Ricardo's personal attention is wonderful.
A really lovely place to train. Whether you are an experienced athlete or have never done this before, there is attention for everyone and you are helped towards your own goals personally. And on top of that, it is good fun.
A great gym where everyone, at every level, can expect the best training. Good coaching and affordable. Recommended.