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Zuidas is best known as Amsterdam’s business district, chock-a-block with skyscrapers and scores of offices. More recently, however, the district has grown into a veritable urban neighbourhood and a great place to live and hang out. Many businesses have also discovered Zuidas, and with their arrival, the district has added a wide range of services and amenities, including shops, schools, fitness centres and places to drink and dine. Powering each of these establishments are entrepreneurs and employees with their own special, personal stories that we’re eager to share with you.
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PERSONAL TRAINER Richey Speelman (23) is a personal trainer at Clubsportive in Zuidas. He talked to us about the path leading to his dream job and his take on personal training. We also found out about Richey’s favourite cheat meal and what he does to stay in shape.
Richey Speelman
You’re a personal trainer. What brought you to Clubsportive?
It’s normal for people who are just starting out with fitness to
“Before the pandemic I was working as an account manager at an
have loads of questions for our trainers. And you’ll find they’re
IT firm, selling products to people over the phone. When Covid
really proactive about helping.”
started, I went looking for a job that was a better fit for me. I’ve been playing sports all my life – footballing at the AFC and other
What does your own fitness lifestyle look like?
things. I thought that alongside doing athletics myself, it would
“As well as coaching others, I train hard myself. I typically work out
be fun to coach other people. Through my network I wound up at
seven or eight times a week; mainly boxing and strength training.
Clubsportive a year ago and started as a personal trainer there.”
Of course, outside my healthy diet and busy workout schedule, I have cheat days as well. On cheat days I enjoy a burger and a
How does personal training work, and how do you
milkshake from Five Guys. I love my life as a personal trainer
figure out what kind of training is best for people?
because it’s so varied. Everybody’s got different goals. Getting to
“As a personal trainer, I adapt workouts to a client’s wishes. That
know all those different people is what makes my job so much fun.
could be losing weight, building muscle or training for some goal,
Clubsportive welcomes everyone and we’re happy to show you
like an upcoming triathlon or race. I always meet with clients first
around the gym. So, who knows? Maybe I’ll see some new faces
to look at how achievable their goals are and to map a timeline.
from Zuidas here at Clubsportive in the near future!”
Text: Fleur Nuisker • Photography: Roxanne Wilm
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