Personal training for beginners in The Hague
Never worked out, or not for a long time? With a personal trainer you learn at your own pace, in a quiet PT gym with no one watching.
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Your first weeks
What can you expect?
A free intake
You discuss your goal, your experience and any complaints. This is followed by a trial session.
Technique first
You learn to perform the basic exercises properly, so you can build up safely.
Build up gradually
Your trainer increases the load step by step and adjusts the plan to how you feel.
Advice for beginners
How to start training the smart way
Just getting started? These are the principles a good personal trainer uses to guide you through the first months.
Basic movements first
You learn the movements everything builds on: squatting, hinging at the hips, pushing, pulling and carrying. Once you master them, you can safely train heavier later on.
Twice a week is enough
Two sessions a week with rest in between are a good start for most beginners. Your body gets used to it and it is easier to keep going.
Muscle soreness is normal, pain is not
Muscle soreness after your first sessions is normal and fades after a few days. If you feel sharp pain or pain in a joint, tell your trainer. They will adjust the exercise.
Tips for your first months
- Feel free to ask if something is unclear, your trainer will explain
- Write down your sessions, so you can see yourself getting stronger
- Small steps: a little more each week is enough
- Sleep, food and drink count just as much as the training itself
Why start in a PT-only gym?
- No crowds and no one watching: everyone trains with a trainer
- Always someone checking your technique
- A plan, so you do not have to figure out what to do yourself
- Open 24/7: you schedule your sessions when it suits you
Your first session: what to bring
- Sportswear and trainers
- A towel
- A water bottle (you can also buy water at Upshape)
There are changing rooms and showers. A session usually lasts 60 minutes; with a few trainers 45 minutes.
Trainers for beginners
Patient, technically strong and used to working with beginners.
Frequently asked questions from beginners
Do I need to be fit to start?
No. Many clients start without experience or have not exercised in a long time. Your trainer adapts everything to your level.
What should I bring to my first session?
Sportswear, trainers, a towel and a water bottle. You can also buy water at Upshape. There are changing rooms and showers.
How long is a session?
Usually 60 minutes. A few trainers work with 45-minute sessions.
What if I have an injury or complaints?
Mention it in the PT Match Scan. We will then preferably match you with a trainer with a physiotherapy background, such as Amber or Felix.
Am I too old to start?
Your trainer adapts the training to your age, level and any complaints. In the free intake you discuss what suits you.
What does it cost?
€60-€80 per session on average. The intake and trial session are free. See the cost.