Cancel
Open app
Search
Sign Up
Log In
Nearby
Bookmarks
Start a Project
Add a Business on Yelp
Add Review
Directions
Website
+1
Start your review...
Get app
2 years ago
Smelly gym with good equipment. I think a lot of the people that comes to the gym don't like using deodorant. The gym is clean and the equipment is nice just smelly! read more
Baarsjesweg 224
1058 AA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Westindische Buurt, West
Visit Website
https://www.basic-fit.com
Hours
What time does Basic-Fit open?
Basic-Fit opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Basic-Fit opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
What time does Basic-Fit close?
Basic-Fit closes at 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Basic-Fit closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 10:30 PMSat-Sun 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Does Basic-Fit have parking?
Yes, Basic-Fit has parking options.
Dutch
1 Review
Get access to customer & competitor insights.
I was a member for over a year and used it both locations, for their equipment and tried classes…read more The classes are predominantly in dutch, even if you ask for translation. The club announcements are in dutch. Even if your dutch is in progress (like mine) it can be unnerving to be left behind in fitness instruction. The equipment is good and the setup is good as well. Be prepared to be in the background of either locational/promotional filming of fitness bloggers, and other events that regularly take place.
Awesome gym ! Amazing facilities, classes and smoothie bar. A little cold in there and it can get…read morecrowded but still worth a membership if you can get your hands on one !
See all
I thought I reviewed this before...it's a high-end, better than average health club, "sports…read moreschool" in Jordaan, (Centrum) Amsterdam. It is in the belly of the beast indeed. I think it's more for people who can walk here. Downsides: Geen (no) towel service. - Locker room is stuff, no air and damp...greatly lacking in amenities. One little, nasty sink where people fill their water. The place needs some air! - Minimal bike parking. - the lockers have locks, but you need a 2-euro coin to get this bulky, non sanitary key chain to hang around your wrist? Really? Upsides; Facility is big. Has a sauna, steam room (co-ed) and the staff is nice. Nice eGym (extra cost) Music is not too loud. A great gym...wish it was a little cheaper and they had a better locker room.
Friendly atmosphere and reasonable day rate. Worked out two days on a recent trip. They have all…read morethe equipment you could need. Also had a separate area to stretch. I would definitely go back.
In the center of the historic area!
From the owner: Ettaki Gym is ontstaan uit passie voor de vecht- en verdedigingssport. Bij ons gaat het niet alleen…read moreom de vechtkunst, maar vooral ook om de fysieke en mentale fitheid van onze leden. Wat ons bijzonder maakt, is de professionele begeleiding van onze ervaren trainers op het gebied van kickboksen, thaiboksen en taekwondo. Daarnaast staan wij voor je klaar om je te stimuleren het optimale uit jezelf te halen. Kortom, bij Ettaki Gym kun je vol zelfvertrouwen trainen op een tempo en niveau dat voor jou geschikt is.
This is a very nice, clean facility in central Amsterdam, literally right next door to Rembrandt's…read moreHouse. Lots of nice, newer equipment -machines more so than free weights. It was convenient to get a day pass (14.50 Euros) while visiting. The only thing I found baffling was the lack of a water dispenser of any kind- not even a drinking fountain- which is strange because the tap water is very good in the city. I guess they just want to sell bottled water, but free hydration should be standard at any gym.
Very helpful staff and cheap prices compared to other gyms. It has everything you need and the…read moreheaviest barbell is 40kg. I paid 30 euros for a week. But the prices go down if you want a membership. The lockers are self locking so you dont need to bring a lock. Nice gym!
Mn progress je kan ook zo worden als mij als je niet naar deze gym gaat doei
Really nice, unique gym in the centre of Amsterdam, located in an old building. Therefore the place…read morehas lots of atmosphere, it doesn't feel like one of those factory gyms, even though it's big. They really have great equipment which they keep improving and upgrading. I love that they have a free day care centre so I can bring the little one there and work out myself. Other services like physiotherapy and a dietitian are available as well.
My experiences with gyms in Amsterdam pale in comparison with other European capitals…read more However, Splash Health Club manages to provide the basics of a good gym. It is conveniently located close to Leidseplein square, about 200 meters from the Apple store and several tram stops. The gym occupies 3 floors, a yoga studio, a cycling studio, a boxing ring, about 15 cardio machines. For the serious body builders, they offer several racks of free weights, kettle balls and dumbbells. The men's locker room is pretty clean and the water pressure & temperature in the (shared) showers are excellent.
I would give minus stars if possible! Ironic that the gym is…read morecalled Great, since the services I have received from the MANAGEMENT are the worst and unprofessional! ***Do not make a membership under this management*** You do not want to get stuck with a membership with them as they provide different service from the ones promised! The gym was closed while I have got a registration of my spot! That is very frustrating, and you keep on being frustrated with things like this.I hope this change as already many of us are quiting the gym!
Great Fitnes just opened a half year ago and this one is in Amsterdam one of the luxury gyms I have…read moreever seen.... I have read a 'sporty' blogger which says the following 'they have gym equipment which belongs to the 'ferrari' group :) this says enough that they really have a high end equipment. Think of every cardio a tablet in front of you where you can Skype/ Facebook/ YouTube/ check the weather and even use a simulator where you far example running or cycling over the Golden Gate bridge! Furthermore you can get a TechnoGym key to measure all your gym activities and download all these information all from the Cloud! It is really very clean and they have a glass ceiling which make the gym very open. They have great music playing through their Bose boxes, so my iPhone was this time not needed even! Next to this they have 5 different sauna's. I have tried the infrared sauna, which I have never tried it in my life.... it was a good experience though! :) They have electric lockers - so no coins or keys needed! Only thing is that they have a number on your lockers, so you need to memorize where you have put your stuff. Also they have great showers, a big drench shower to relax after the gym & sauna! Minus point is in my opinion of course the prices to be member of this luxury gym. You need to pay around 80 euro's per month, but you will get all these luxury in return. Another thing is that they do not have that many group classes. ps. they even serve SLA food for dinner and have great protein shakes!
Great Personal Training
Great Receptie
Great cardio
Big thanks to the team in Singel. Traveling through and needed to train, the place is busy but all…read moreequipment is clean and functioning well. the facilities are awesome with free protein shakes and flavored water. great changing rooms and heaps of equipment . team were very helpful also so massive thanks to everyone.
Do not use this gym , money thirsty corporate scheme , completely over priced , staff is rude and…read morenot understanding of circumstances regarding contract . Don't even get me started on the contract which is a complete CROCKERY they double charge you apon cancelling your subscription and hit you with a lovely 150 euro bill ! Couldnt be less satisfied with this piece of shit gym ,avoid at all costs . Also wtf are you paying all that money for in the gym ? acerage equipment and no sauna or any extra benefits ? Ahh maybe it's the fending machine that charges 4 euros for a bottle of water !
The only reason I got a membership at this gym is that at the time (haven't checked recently) it…read morewas by far the cheapest with the best equipment. Gym memberships running up to 100+ Euro are madness to me. This price point is precisely, of course, the gym's weakness. The men's locker room lacks ventilation to such a degree that I often find it impossible to breath the first minutes after I arrive. I try to get in and out of the locker room as quickly as possible. Shower at home. The gym area itself is spacious and I can't think of any piece of equipment that I would want them to add. Also the equipment is in good condition. There are a few distinct area's. Running mills looking out over the Amsterdam Ringroad (the building bridges the Ringroad A10), free weights, stationary bikes area and resistance machines area. For the price I think the actual gym area is good value. Fortunately I have the luxury of going at any time of the day so over the course of three years I have found my 'sweet spot' when it's not too early for me and the first rush hour of the gym has already finished so it's not at all busy and I have an hour to do my stuff before the next rush starts. The members range from 'just out of prison' to students, from young to old, fat to thin and super fit. It's also a cross section of the population of the surrounding neighbourhood(s). If they would manage to get the locker room situation solved, I would give this gym a much higher rating.
6 'spinning' bikes. Also 6 regular stationary bikes and elliptical cross trainers available in addition to the running mills.
View from the running mills. Watching the traffic pass underneath the building.
The obligatory pic of the dumbbells. Only two or three times a day you'll find them sorted.
From the owner: Persoonlijke begeleiding dat is ons kracht. Op basis van uw…read morewensen, uw levensstijl, talenten en doelstellingen stellen wij een programma voor u samen op basis van persoonlijke begeleiding. Gedurende het hele programma is een vaste instructeur uw begeleider en samen werkt u aan een programma dat op uw lijf geschreven is.
One of the best pilates studios that I've been to (compared to NYC and LA). They have group mat and…read morespringboard classes and a series of equipment classes. From what I've seen the mat classes can get crowded but never seems to be more than 15 in the class. The springboard classes are a bit smaller. And the equipment series is limited to 6. And of course they offer private lessons. The teachers are terrific, attentive and really know their stuff. The studio gets lots of light and the equipment is all new with an excellent variety: springboard, cadillac, reformers, chairs, barrels, etc. Highly recommend it. Here's a tip: Sign up with one of the newly trained teachers for a private lessons and they may be available for free or a discounted cost. Definitely worth the ask!
Since I do Pilates 3-4 times a week, I did not want to skip a workout due to my holiday. I found…read morethis studio online and was so glad I did. After some correspondence, Jelena referred me to one of her instructors for 2 private lessons. The studio is very easy to locate and well worth your time to visit. This studio contains all the equipment you could possibly need for your workout, and the staff is professional, friendly, knowledgeable and so very personable. There was a group class going on as well as two trainers doing private lessons when I was there. However, there was no crowding or additional noise. My outstanding instructor was Jeffrey Ross who gave me an excellent work out, as we worked on my posture, body positioning, breathing and technique. Please, do not miss a work out because you are traveling, contact Jelena and she will help you coordinate you with a class or trainer.
Cadillac. One of the equipment options.
Things to do in Amsterdam
Brands by name
Articles by date
I am a big fan of this gym because it accommodates all of my needs! There is no place in the world…read more that you will find a clean gym with up to date equipment for 15.99 a month. The last gym that I was a member at I was paying 60 euros a month for a small crappy gym that provided out dated equipment. What I love about this gym it's economical, has plenty of space to work out, and a large variety of equipment to choose from. The downside you have to pay 50 cents for the showers and bring your own lock for the lockers. What's all so cool about (Fit For Free) you can hop around to different gyms in the Netherlands, since they have a wide chain of gyms all over town. Beware of winter, it can cause you to gain a few extra pounds or develop the winter blues. A lack of sunlight and seasonal affective disorder can make you develop love handles on the side of ones waistline. Yikes....Thank God for bulky sweaters because this is not a flattering sight when spring and summer breaks out. This winter I gained a few extra pounds that most go! I am so excited about working out at the gym again, so I can get my coke bottle figure back.
This is seriously as good as it gets for this kind of money. I pay 10 euros for unlimited entrance…read morebefore 17h. That's just an awesome price for doing as much fitness as you want. I pay 6 euros extra for as many lessons/classes as I want. It just great. They even have a very handy and up-to-date app for your phone on which you can see the classes program and sign up for it. The specific location is big and clean. It gets pretty busy around 5 so they are out of lockers sometimes which sucks. Also, showering will cost you 1,50 euros which is a lot but yeah, that why you pay so little. So nobody showers here. I always shower at home.
Basic fit is pretty terrible by USA standards but pretty good by Amsterdam standards. Many gyms…read morehere don't have decent weight sections but at least basic fit has that. Also it's cheap so that's good. However they charge you for water. Wtf. They don't have water fountains. They yell at you if you have your gym bag with you on the gym floor. Also they yell at you for squatting with your shoes off. Their trainers are ok but no the same as a personal trainer in the USA. They seem to be a little behind current training routines and have seen them work people without correcting bad form. Soooo compared to my old gym, this gym is no good. Compared to everything else around here, it's pretty good. So I'm not sure how I feel but if you want a cheap monthly gym then this will do.
I workout here often. All you need to get fit is in there. Fantastic location in the city centre…read morenext to the famous Heineken brewery's.
Before I go ahead and talk a bit about Basic Fit in general, I'll mention what I like about this…read moregym specifically. IT'S 24/7 !!!!!!!!! Just kidding :) that's a lie. Actually, it's 24/4 (but 24/7 sounds so much better). So how does that work? They're open from Monday 8 AM through Friday 10:30 PM when they close for the first time in the week. Then they're open in the weekend from 9 to 4. Fair enough, right? This gym was recently renovated and fitted with lots of brand new black and orange Basic Fit equipment. They have rows of lots of cardio equipment and also plenty of heavy weight stuff for serious people. I was pleasantly surprised by this, although I'm still new to it all, I prefer working with loose weights. They have it all. In the early mornings and late evenings (after 10 PM) it's surprisingly busy! But everyone here, including, nay, especially, the big n' mean looking fellows are super nice and helpful. This is definitely not a gym with an arrogant culture so if you're shy, don't be and set you're worries aside if normal gym hours don't fit your schedule. Just come on over and get fit. If you're a member of the Basic Fit gyms, you're welcome at any of their gyms throughout the Netherlands! And we like that. There's only one membership, the all encompassing membership. They don't have silly things like saunas and fruitbars and bla bla bla. You don't go to the gym to make use of its cafe and have a smoothie while you read the paper at one of their tables! NO! You go there to get RIPPED.. or fit. Basic Fit gyms are without bells and whistles! You can pay the least by paying for the whole year upfront, or pay a tad more and do it monthly (automatic payments) with a one year contract, or pay even a bit more than that to pay monthly without a contract, at all. These are the only three options you have the rest is all-in. They even allow you to lend your card to someone else! As long as you're not working out together at the same time. One card per person at a time. You can, however, invite someone to workout at any Basic Fit for a day at no charge to either of you as an introduction.
Friendly staff & fun facility. Full weight room, cardio equipment & coffee. Not all members put…read moreweights back on racks & some tie up machines texting for five minutes, but other than that, it's a fab establishment & worth a dayrate if you travel.
I have always liked this chain since the first time I joined one for a month during an extended…read morevisit to Amsterdam in 2006. I have been going back for a day-pass whenever I visit the city. Always in very spacious buildings, lovingly appointed to look sensibly chic for a gym, visited by a wide mix of people. What I also like is that they renew their equipment and keep the existing equipment in great shape; this particular location seems to have just taken delivery of some new Kinesys cable equipment which is a lot of fun to use for strength training. This gym is situated on the south side of the WTC station, has always had friendly staff when I visited (it does help that I speak Dutch, I think), a quick entry procedure, and nice towel service. You will need €0.30 to pay for the electronic locker, but you do not need to bring a lock. The equipment area is big and ready, and the sauna (Mixed! It's considered normal, so learn not to stare at naked specimens of the opposite gender!) is warm. Enjoy.
After being a member of Equinox in San Francisco with my relocation to Amsterdam I joined this gym…read more As a resident of the Summertime, we get a discount, not bad. Overall it is an okay gym for me. I go between 9 am and 12 pm. I have my own exercise routine, so I opted out from the premium plan that has a trainer session once every 6 weeks. There is a juice bar by the entrance; solarium; plenty of group classes. But there are few things that just makes me say "huh?" - one of them is showers. I have no idea why there are no shower doors? Also why the heck I can not control the water temperature? It runs too cold for me. I do feel miserable every time I take a shower.... :( I do like the core area, would like to see better yoga mats - current one looks like they have been through the war zone.
Big place, lots of cardio with decent amount weight training equipment in there as well…read more As with the chain, it is not expensive. There is a monthly contract possibly now, so you don't have to unwillingly get in to one year lock-in. Parking is free and there is ample parking space available. Mornings after 09:00 mostly occupied by seniors. Gets somewhat quiet around noon & early afternoon. Evenings are kind of busy mostly. After 20:30, starts to get kind of free again. But you can always manage to find your space, may be you might have to wait couple of minutes when it is really busy but that is not always. There also a number of group classes / sessions going on, haven't tried them yet, Gym floor and equipment are sufficiently neat and clean. There are some old looking cardio equipment, they could be swapped for shiny new ones. Lot of lockers are available but you should bring your own lock or purchase one at the reception for a small fee. Changing room is big enough. There are couple of toilets and showers and a small dry sauna. Toilets are neat..most of the time. No idea on shower rooms. Shower costs 50 cents. Haven't been inside the dry sauna, looks really small but fine from outside. Perfect for beginners and occasional gym training. There are also the muscle marys who appear regularly. So really for everybody.