On (the) T at....EindhovenGym

This time the T-pot brought us to the basement of building TQ, where Dreas from EindhovenGym meets us and enthusiastically shows us around the Strijp-T gym. Or rather, his gym, because he recently, together with Mels, took it over from founder Tim.

What does your organization do?

“In our gym, learning to enjoy exercise is central. By moving more and better, you become fitter, stronger, happier and hopefully also live longer. We want to motivate people to follow a healthy lifestyle. This often happens in group classes where members motivate each other and thus experience connection. We offer the complete picture, from CrossFit workouts and strength training to mobility training and yoga. We also do that outdoors, such as in the Gloeilampplantsoen and on the roof terrace”.

What is your role?

“I started at Tim A. as a member when I was still working in consultancy. When exercising at Strijp‑T won my heart, I knew I had to do something with it; I then became co‑owner and completed training as a fitness and CrossFit instructor so I could also teach. Now I am working as an entrepreneur with about 300 members”

“Strijp-T offers us an inspiring environment in the center of the hip Strijp area. This atmosphere greatly contributes to the enjoyment of exercising. Also the fact that you can give classes outside in the Gloeilampplantsoen and on the roof terrace. In the meantime a strong bond has developed between various members and there is a distinct sports community within the Strijp-T community”.

“At present employees of Strijp-T companies CTOUCH, Ennatuurlijk, Additive Industries and KRAGT have found their way to EindhovenGym, with Ctouch and Kragt attending group classes weekly with their team. Exercising connects. This is also apparent at the Strijp-T Tournament and the ‘Walk Along Strijp-T event’. I want to further strengthen that connection between like-minded people within the Strijp-T community as a representative of ‘sport and healthy movement’ here at Strijp-T”.

“My goal for the coming year is to be even more visible on Strijp-T with EindhovenGym and to acquaint even more people from the community with the possibilities of EindhovenGym. In addition to the regular sports classes we will offer clinics, bootcamps and workshops on health and physical activity and on healthy nutrition to make people in the community aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle”.

With whom do you want us to go on the T next time and why?

At Foreside. I'm curious what they do and Danny Peters works here, who next year wants to organize a new running evenT on Strijp-T. I want to help him with that. EindhovenGym is, after all, the calling card and point of contact when it comes to sporting activities on Strijp-T”.