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Change= Health Club West

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😠 This gym has raised my membership fee twice without my permisssion. I have been a member for 10 years. I paid 15,95 originally then it was raised to 17,95. The owner claimed that everyone got an email but I did not and I spoke to someone that worked there and she told me that many members said that... People often mention equipment, staff, good, nice, sportschool, month, people, subscription, West, Good,


Address

Jan van Galenstraat 41, 1056 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.change-healthclub.nl

Contact

+31 6 21428636

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (117 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Silvia S. 5 years ago on Google • 6 reviews
    This gym has raised my membership fee twice without my permisssion. I have been a member for 10 years. I paid 15,95 originally then it was raised to 17,95. The owner claimed that everyone got an email but I did not and I spoke to someone that worked there and she told me that many members said that they did not receive any email about this. Now he has raised my membership fee to 22,95, again without telling me. My contract does not allow him to raise my fees whenever he wants. This is the worst business I have ever seen. Join fit for free, it is much cheaper and the machines are better and they will not raise your fees without your permission.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ozzy E. 2 years ago on Google • 405 reviews
    Friendly staffed gym, in the area with not many gyms - definitely a good choice. Very reasonably priced (early 2022). Even though - gym is definitely not big - in the peak hours (and there is no way of seeing that in advance) you can show up and almost all stations will be full - but you can work around that. Free weight area has only three benches and not much space around them. Can't wait for 24/7 option just for the flexibility but current hours are reasonably good too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 avdo J. 5 years ago on Google
    Not satisfied with training space, I have had appointment for 13:00 o clock. I went there at12;55 she was eating her launch. I had to wait 8 minutes more ok I waited . Than she started the so called explaining to me about the equipment but I could not understand her nothing at all, SHE WAS IN A HURRY. She was talking so fast I could not understand her anything. It looked to me like she was in a hurry or she was not happy I came 5 minutes before and she had to hurry up with her launch. They say 19.95 Euros/month on their website but when I asked the lady about the monthly payments prices where totally different prices, the advertised monthly payment 19.95 Euro/month didn't exist at all . With other words , the lady she could not convince me to become a member due to her bad sales skills . I felt I am being mislead. Classic way of selling method. Putting attractive prices on website and than when you are there than prices are of course totally different.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Trainer 8 years ago on Google
    I joined Yourfitness about 2 years ago. I like that the gym is dirt cheap and that it has all the equipment you need. What I don't like is that on some days (like monday evenings) the gym is too crowded, some lockers don't work (which you'll only discover once you have put all your things in it) and staff can be unfriendly. Examples about the staff: often they don't say hello when you enter the gym (or only if you say hello first). They stop the music about 30 minutes before the gym closes so, if you forgot your headphones, you can enjoy about 20 minutes of hearing people huffing and puffing and seeing your training motivation rapidly declining with every rep - which is of course the goal the staff has 'set'. The staff will kick you out of the gym at least 5-10 minutes before closing time because they want to go home early. You'll see the staff frequently smoking in front of the gym during breaks (which is of course their own choice, but a bit strange in my opinion for people involved in fitness & health - I think they just don't care about that a lot). No one asks about your workout and the trainer only "helps" (attractive) girls (which is getting kinda too obvious now). So you really get what you pay for: a cheap small gym with good equipment and unfriendly staff.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Taeem A. 3 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    I trained in this gym for 3 years and I was very happy because of the gym was so close to my house and the friendships that I made with people there. After the management changed and they switched sports equipment and built a new decor, they started taking the value of what they spent on renewing the gym from the players, when At the beginning of March 2020, I could not go to the gym because of the Corona, and in April I asked on the phone to cancel my subscription in the club and they did not respond, and after two months in the month of juli I asked to cancel the subscription again and they did not respond and in August I came to the gym and asked The employee canceled my subscription and did not take money from me compulsorily because I did not want to come again, so he told me that he was not responsible for the money and he could not control that, and he gave me the phone number of the owner of the gym, and every time I called, no one answered, I did not benefit from the visit after that I sent an email and they did not respond and kept taking money from me in an unjustified manner, and the last time a nice employee received me and canceled my subscription after I paid the monthly subscription for a period of 6 months without any interest .. I know that a 6-month subscription may equal 100, which is an amount Very cheap in Amsterdam and not worthwhile All this explanation, but I felt a lack of respect in dealing with those in charge of the gym, and I will not repeat this experience again .. I change to fit for free , hope a good luck for everyone 💫❤️
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ano N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This gym uses misleading advertising to get you directly into a subscription! I received a welcome gift by mail because I am new to the area where there are several discount vouchers so that you can get to know local companies including "gym west". The voucher literally states: 1 month free exercise for 2 people. With this voucher we invite you to work out for free for 1 month. I was just looking for a new gym so I thought that would be great. I walk in and am immediately obliged to take out a subscription. There is also a very unprofessional response if I indicate that it is a different story than I was offered. Very disappointed and indignant, I leave the gym in less than 2 minutes. What a cheap way to mislead people, yuck (Original) Deze sportschool maakt gebruik van misleidende reclame om je direct aan een abonnement te smeren! Ik kreeg een welkomsgeschenk via de post omdat ik nieuw ben in de buurt waar meerdere kortingsvouchers inzitten zodat je kennis kunt maken met locale bedrijven waaronder ‘gym west’. Op de voucher staat letterlijk: 1 maand gratis sporten voor 2 personen. Met deze voucher nodigen wij u uit om 1 maand gratis te sporten. Ik was net opzoek naar een nieuwe sportschool dus dat komt goed uit dacht ik. Ik loop binnen en word mij gelijk verplicht een abonnement af te sluiten. Ook word er zeer onprofessioneel gereageerd als ik aangeef dat dat een ander verhaal is dan mij is aangeboden. Zeer teleurgesteld en verontwaardigd verlaat ik de sportschool binnen nog geen 2 minuten. Wat een goedkope manier om mensen te misleiden zeg, bah
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Vrolijke V. 6 years ago on Google
    It's pretty small there so there are not a lot of machines, this wouldnt be a problem if it was not so crowded to. If I were you I would look for an other gym.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Varsakevski I. 4 years ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Really nice gym. Great equipment, nice and helfpul staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wesley K. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great atmosphere, dear desk lady and explained everything well! Definitely come more often! (Original) Prima sfeertje, lieve balie mevrouw en legde alles goed uit! Kom zeker vaker!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Natalya B. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Norm hall for cardio. The simulator area is so poorly heated that in winter you really freeze there. Sauna is indicated on the site, but it is not even included) (Original) Норм зал для кардио. Зона тренажёров так плохо отапливается, что зимой там реально мёрзнешь. Сауна указана на сайте, но ее даже не включают )
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dedeu 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small and busy (Original) Klein en druk
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadia 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have been registered for years I feel relaxed at this gym everyone does them thing (Original) Ik ben al jaren ingeschreven ik voel mij relaxt op deze sportschool iedereen doet ze ding
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robin De L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A pleasant atmosphere and nice new strength and cardio equipment. (Original) Een prettige sfeer en fijne nieuwe kracht en cardio apparatuur.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Matt F. 3 years ago on Google
    I would recommend to avoid this gym at all costs. I signed up for a 6 month membership in February 2020 at the 6 month term rate of 39.95 per month (the gym has different fees depending on length of contract). During the Corona virus crisis, the gym was closed for a good portion of the 6 months but I was fine to support a local business in this difficult time. In December, I reviewed my bank statements and noticed that the monthly charges were still coming out of my account 4 months after the end of the contract (an additional 160 EUR). I contacted the gym requesting that they cancel with immediate effect but they said it was my fault (nice) for not cancelling a 6 month expired contract. They refused to even cancel my membership unless I filled out a form in person at the gym (they refused by email), and even then they won't refund any additional charges. I would suggest others to not sign up for any 'membership' - you will be charged well after the period you signed up for. In my case, I was charged 10-11 months for a 6 month contract...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JeroenMulderr 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top gym between forest and shade and the beards. I reach all my goals through my personal fitness trainer. I would definitely recommend Gym West in Amsterdam West! (Original) Top sportschool tussen bos en lommer en de baardjes. Door m’n persoonlijke fitness trainer bereik ik al mijn doelen. Ik zou Gym West in Amsterdam West zeker aanraden!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max D. 2 months ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    Really great and super clean gym. Everyone wipes everything down and there’s sanitation spray everywhere. Good price also. I just with they would offer a keychain option instead of wallet card for access.

  • 5/5 Jesse F. 7 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    The location of this gym perfect for me– just a 5 minute walk from my home, which makes it incredibly convenient. What sets this gym apart for me is their kickboxing lessons and that it’s not busy at times I gym. If you have a subscription here, you can join the kickbox lessons for free! The instructors here are know their stuff when it comes to kickboxing. They create a supportive and motivating atmosphere, which makes each class enjoyable and challenging. The rest of the gym is as you would expect; a range of workout equipment and facilities. The gym is well-maintained, and has a friendly staff. If you're looking for a gym that's conveniently located, offers kickboxing classes, and provides a welcoming environment, this one is definitely worth checking out. P.S. I didn’t have more foto’s at the moment so excuse me for that ;)

  • 3/5 Angela F. 6 years ago on Google
    Small gym with a relatively wide variety of machines. It worths the money!

  • 5/5 Will H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great gym with friendly staff. Good facilities and equipment.

  • 4/5 Elwyn van Z. 6 years ago on Google
    Small gym with modern equipment. Great value for your money. I like the diversity of people coming here.

  • 3/5 Robbie F. 5 years ago on Google
    Small gym which is usually full during the evenings so it can be hard to use weights equipment.

  • 4/5 JL S. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, friendly gym folk! Can be very busy at peak times.

  • 4/5 Dimitri H. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) More than fine Gym. Good new equipment, not too busy and cheap. All equipment you could wish for is there. Nice people, great music. A real no-nonsense gym. If I may / must mention a minus, then the changing rooms also need a makeover. (Original) Meer dan prima Gym. Goede nieuwe apparatuur, niet al te druk en goedkoop. Alle apparatuur die je kan wensen is er. Leuke mensen, prima muziek. Een echte no nonsense sportschool. Als ik een minpuntje mag/moet noemen dan zijn de kleedkamers ook aan een opknapbeurt toe.

  • 3/5 Dick M. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful new equipment. The employees are friendly and it is usually not too busy, which is nice. Downsides are the limited opening hours on weekends (10am to 4pm) and the mediocre quality of the dressing room and showers. (Original) Mooie nieuwe apparatuur. De medewerkers zijn vriendelijk en het is er doorgaans niet al te druk, wat fijn is. Minpunten zijn de beperkte openingstijden in het weekend (10:00 tot 16:00) en de matige kwaliteit van de kleedkamer en douches.

  • 4/5 Frank M. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good sports location. (Original) Goede sportlocatie.

  • 5/5 Johnny b. 6 years ago on Google
    Top gym

  • 3/5 Alexandra G. 5 years ago on Google
    I wish it was a little bit bigger.

  • 4/5 Rob G. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent fitness center. With extended opening hours and new equipment in the first week of September 2017. 👍 (Original) Prima fitness centrum. Met ruime openingstijden en in de eerst week sept 2017 weer nieuwe apparatuur. 👍

  • 5/5 michael lule m. 6 years ago on Google
    It cool

  • 4/5 Daniele L. 6 years ago on Google
    Discreet gym, good value for money. Maybe a bit small sometime you feel you need more space. The staff is kind and friendly.

  • 5/5 Pleuni d. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cheap, nice staff, enough materials and equipment. Totally top ?? (Original) Goedkoop, aardig personeel, genoeg materialen en apparatuur. Helemaal top ??

  • 5/5 Lewis M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely love this gym! great staff and an awesome array of machines

  • 4/5 Matteo C. 1 year ago on Google
    Not very crowded and usually clean. Good value for money.

  • 3/5 Danilo V. 7 years ago on Google
    It is a good Gym, but sometimes it is too crowded.

  • 4/5 Jan N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really a super gym! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The people who come to the gym are friendly and help each other, there is a very pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. In addition, the facilities are good. The only reason I don't give five stars is that it is sometimes too busy, sometimes on weekdays between 5 and 8 p.m. Furthermore, it is really recommended if you are looking for a cozy no-nonsense neighborhood gym! (Original) Echt een super gym! Het personeel is enorm vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ook de mensen die naar de gym komen zijn vriendelijk en helpen elkaar, er hangt een zeer gemoedelijke en relaxte sfeer. Daarnaast zijn de faciliteiten goed. De enigste reden dat ik geen vijf sterren geef is omdat het af en toe, zeker doordeweeks tussen 17:00 en 20:00, gewoon te druk is. Verder is het echt een aanrader als je gemoedelijke no-nonsense buurt gym zoekt!

  • 5/5 Steve B. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, light and airy, nice crowd. Not too many bodybuilders. Open hours restricted on weekends though.

  • 4/5 mustafa k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Almost 15 years of the same sports school (Original) Bijna 15 jaar zelfde sport school 👍

  • 5/5 Roald F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Enthusiastic team, appliances in good condition and a relaxed atmosphere. (Original) Enthousiast team, toestellen in goede staat en een relaxte sfeer.

  • 5/5 Nick C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In recent years, this gym in de Baarsjes / bos & lommer has improved positively. Gym West has turned into a state-of-the-art fitness center with the latest equipment. I sport at this gym myself with a personal trainer who guides me very well. The price you pay for the subscription is more than worth it. Incidentally, the group lessons and outdoor training are very good. (Original) De afgelopen jaren is deze sportschool in de Baarsjes / bos & lommer echt positief verbeterd. Gym West is veranderd in een hypermoderne fitnesscentrum met de nieuwste apparaten. Ik sport zelf bij deze sportschool met een personal trainer die mij erg goed begeleid. De prijs die je voor het abonnement betaald is het meer dan waard. Oja de groepslessen en buitentrainingen zijn overigens erg goed.

  • 5/5 Twan 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I just moved to Amsterdam West and have been looking for a nice gym in Bos en Lommer for a while, luckily I came across Gym West. Super nice atmosphere, friendly and competent personal trainer and also nice staff. I enjoy sports here. (Original) Ik ben net naar Amsterdam West verhuisd en zocht al een poosje naar een fijne sportschool in Bos en Lommer, gelukkig kwam ik Gym West tegen. Super fijne sfeer, vriendelijke en bekwame personal trainer en verder ook aardig personeel. Ik sport hier met veel plezier.

  • 5/5 A.T. G. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this gym. Simple & no complications. Good machines & weights & friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Farouk G. 7 years ago on Google
    good price great people long opening hours

  • 5/5 Timo J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top gym. Usually quiet, not expensive. Simple but nice guidance. Good equipment that is well maintained. (Original) Top sportschool. Meestal rustig, niet duur. Simpele maar fijne begeleiding. Goede apparatuur die piekfijn is onderhouden.

  • 5/5 Vittorio B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Although one of the most expensive in Amsterdam I chose it for the location and the staff very kind and always willing to help you! (Original) Anche se una delle più care ad Amsterdam io l’ho scelta per la posizione e per lo staff gentilissimo e disposto sempre ad aiutarti!

  • 4/5 Tobias L. 7 years ago on Google
    Cheap. Clean. Good equipment. No classes. Good value for money.

  • 5/5 Jay B. 7 years ago on Google
    Kind people, good equipment, nothing fancy or special, but thats normal for the rates they ask

  • 5/5 Juan Carlos Herrera G. 5 years ago on Google
    Modern!

  • 4/5 Max C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A cheap basic gym. Good equipment. (Original) Een goedkope basic sportschool. Prima apparatuur.

  • 4/5 Samuelhonkman 9 years ago on Google
    Small but cheap and clean with professional equipment. You can work out here no problems.

  • 4/5 Alex K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great value, good machines. Might get quite busy at times.

  • 3/5 Paola G. 5 years ago on Google
    Ok gym.

  • 1/5 [email protected] M. 6 years ago on Google • 1 review
    Unfortunately, my locker was forced open and some substantial personal belongings were stolen. It is difficult for me to understand that something like that can happen in a private establishment. I trusted that my belongings were safe. I was disappointed that there was no apology, and only little assistance. I find that unacceptable. I strongly suggest that the management takes measures to prevent such incidents in the future
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kiedo 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Staff is very friendly and the gym is well organized. Gym has a great atmosphere and everyone is very helpful.


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