I caved in and joined a gym. And it's a difficult decision in any country you live in. Here in Amsterdam, you are out to fend for yourself. There are such a variety, from international, national and basic gyms to choose from, I would suggest you decide which one you generally like and try them out. Some gyms can offer a weeks trial period, but not many.
I joined the local gym, 2mins cycle from my house, which shows how lazy someone can really be!
But, as typical goings on in the Dutch hospitality, upon registering they were delighted to take my money and make me sign up, but never told me where the locker rooms were, how to use the card or even suggested the intake most gyms demand you do upon registering with a gym. I had to ask for everything myself which just left me feeling I am left to fend for myself and useless, and not really wanting to go there as the are signs all around the gym with pictures I don't understand (you cannot wear a t-shirt with no sleeves, yet i see plenty doing so!?) And a machine people punch a code into and it gives them some info. Again. I have no idea.
On the other hand, if the gym isn't your thing, check out the different options: Yoga, Pole Dancing, Zumba, Dancing lessons, Martial Arts, Boxing and everything else this city has to offer from Noord to Zuid, Oost to West, there are sports facilities in every nook and cranny of the city, so it just depends on what you like. You can do some trials with the groupbuying websites like groupon etc. to try something new, or just join an expat website as they can give dancing lessons so you get to meet the international group and its all done through English.
I joined the local gym, 2mins cycle from my house, which shows how lazy someone can really be!
But, as typical goings on in the Dutch hospitality, upon registering they were delighted to take my money and make me sign up, but never told me where the locker rooms were, how to use the card or even suggested the intake most gyms demand you do upon registering with a gym. I had to ask for everything myself which just left me feeling I am left to fend for myself and useless, and not really wanting to go there as the are signs all around the gym with pictures I don't understand (you cannot wear a t-shirt with no sleeves, yet i see plenty doing so!?) And a machine people punch a code into and it gives them some info. Again. I have no idea.
On the other hand, if the gym isn't your thing, check out the different options: Yoga, Pole Dancing, Zumba, Dancing lessons, Martial Arts, Boxing and everything else this city has to offer from Noord to Zuid, Oost to West, there are sports facilities in every nook and cranny of the city, so it just depends on what you like. You can do some trials with the groupbuying websites like groupon etc. to try something new, or just join an expat website as they can give dancing lessons so you get to meet the international group and its all done through English.
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