Welcome Aboard! Open Gym

Welcome aboard with Fundamentals.

We would like you to feel that you are very welcome with us and that is why we will send you a document in which we will show you around our sports center, the culture with its unwritten rules and we would like to introduce you to the various trainers. First of all: great that you chose us. Whether you have become a member of the open gym, have requested a kickstart for Personal Training or a trial lesson for group lessons: we appreciate your registration. We would like to ask you to read this document carefully in order to be well prepared for a pleasant collaboration. Welcome again to Fundamentals.

Your gym. Your time.

Open Gym gives you the freedom to train independently, at your own pace and around your own schedule. You get your own electronic key on your phone, access to a well-equipped gym and the space to work on your goals alongside people who take training seriously.

• Flexible membership: cancel monthly, with no long-term contract.
• 24/7 access in Haarlem: train whenever it suits you at Haarlem Centrum and Haarlem Oost. In Alkmaar, Open Gym is available daily from 06:00 to 22:00.
• Your own key: independent access, including during hours when no trainer is present.
• A focused training environment: room to follow your own programme, with mutual respect for the people around you.

Freedom comes with responsibility.

Our Open Gym is built on trust. The freedom to let yourself in and train independently also means taking responsibility for yourself, your fellow members and the gym. Please get familiar with how your location works before your first independent session. If anything is unclear, ask a trainer before using it.

Safety comes first.

Think about your own safety and that of the people training around you. Choose exercises and weights you can control, use equipment correctly and leave enough space for others to train safely.

Never attempt a one-rep-max test without appropriate safety measures. Depending on the exercise, these may include correctly positioned safety bars and a competent spotter. If the necessary safeguards or help are not available, do not attempt the test. Do not assume that someone else in the gym is watching you.

This is one of the reasons Open Gym is for experienced lifters: you need to be able to train safely without a coach present, including during unstaffed hours. Unsure about your skills or how to use a piece of equipment? Ask us. A Kickstart or Experience can help you build the technique and confidence you need to train independently.

Look after the gym and each other.

Put weights and equipment back after use, leave your training area clean and keep walkways and exits clear. Respect other members' space and share equipment considerately. If equipment is damaged or something does not feel safe, stop using it and report it to us.

Respect our neighbours.

Our gyms are part of their neighbourhoods. Keep noise down, especially early in the morning and late in the evening. Avoid dropping weights unnecessarily and keep conversations quiet when arriving or leaving. At Haarlem Centrum, use headphones between 22:00 and 07:00.

Know the doors and lighting.

Take the time to learn how the entrance and any other doors at your location work, including how to close and secure them correctly. Familiarise yourself with the lighting instructions where applicable. Do not guess: ask a trainer if you are unsure about the door system, the lights or the closing procedure.

Last to leave? Close up carefully.

Check whether anyone is still inside before following your location's closing procedure. Leave equipment tidy, follow the lighting instructions where applicable and make sure all required doors are properly closed and secured. Always check that the entrance has actually locked behind you.

Complete your registration.

Choose your location below to complete your Open Gym registration:

• Haarlem Centrum: Complete your registration
• Haarlem Oost: Complete your registration
• Alkmaar: Complete your registration

We look forward to seeing you in the gym. Enjoy the freedom, look after each other and make yourself at home.