If you're a member of the Basic Fit gyms, you're welcome at any of their gyms throughout the…read moreNetherlands! 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 week at no charge to either of you as an introduction. I don't live anywhere near this particular gym but I go here now and again anyway because, a) I can, and b) my workout buddy goes here. About the equipment: I'm pretty noobish at weightlifting as I've always found it boring (but I'm trying to change that perspective). I'm more of an adventure/violent sport kind of guy. What I do know is that they pretty much have all the equipment you need for a serious get-ripped workout and that's the most important thing about this particular Basic Fit. They also have a lot of cardio machines pointed towards some big screens. Most weights are labeled with both lbs and kg. It has separate sex changing rooms and showers, it has toilets, and it has lockers at the entrance that you can use with your own padlock. That's it. So BASICally all you need to get your workout and to get FIT. Basic Fit!

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!

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.

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.

Went on a business trip in Amsterdam. Beautiful gym and kind knowledgeable staff. Would definitely…read morerecommend

The equipment is okay, not great. There are only four elliptical trainers and four stationary…read morebikes, so during busy times you often have to wait or you can't use the device you want. This is mostly a gym for weight-lifters; there's a whole bunch of gear for them, but not much for other kinds of conditioning. Staff is inattentive. Hand towels for workouts are only available on request at the front desk, but the front desk is often unstaffed. I got yelled at one day for dripping sweat on the floor because I had not been able to get a hand towel at the desk. The locker room facilities are poorly maintained. First week of my membership, the locker rooms had no hot water -- only cold showers after your workout. Sinks in the men's locker room didn't drain, so if you shaved or washed, the water just sat there. This went on for more than a week as well. There are plenty of other gyms in town, including nice ones in the same neighborhood. Strongly recommend you look elsewhere. They're glad to take your money but don't care about your experience.

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.