Back to exercise
Returning to exercise over 60
Your last gym visit was years ago. You may be unsure about your fitness or which activities suit you now. Returning to exercise over 60 can begin with one manageable step.
Where do you start after a long break?
Try not to compare yourself with how you trained in the past. Your current fitness, health and everyday movement are your starting point. Begin with a short, gentle workout. Then notice how you feel during the session and the following day.
Choose a gym where you can ask questions. At bbb health boutique, you can discuss suitable exercises and classes with a coach. Share anything that feels difficult. You might want help understanding equipment or adapting a movement.
Choose a goal that matters to you
Your goal does not have to involve the scales. Perhaps you want stairs to feel easier, enjoy longer walks or have energy left after shopping. This connects training with your daily life.
Our Onboarding: fit and energized tool helps you consider movement and lifestyle together. A coach can adapt exercises and check your technique.
Find your exercise routine
You do not need to make up for years without workouts. Begin with regular, manageable movement.
Make your next visit easier
Choose a time when you usually have space in your week. Put your gym clothes ready and decide on a minimum plan for busy days. A short session or a walk can help you keep your rhythm.
Returning to exercise over 60 can include different activities. Combine muscle strengthening movements with exercise that builds your fitness. Include suitable balance practice too. Increase duration and intensity gradually.
Our Daily exercise tool offers ideas for being active outside the boutique. Small moments of movement count as well.
If you have a health condition, new symptoms or recent surgery, ask your doctor or physiotherapist about a suitable starting point. Bring their advice to your first visit.
Start again at bbb
A trial class gives you time to ask questions and experience the atmosphere.
Recovery and exercise with physical complaints
bbb is also here for women who want to work on recovery and rehabilitation or exercise with physical complaints, such as a herniated disc, rheumatism or a frozen shoulder. During your intake, we discuss your symptoms and what you can manage. Your coach adapts the exercises and progression to your needs. For medical complaints, we coordinate guidance with your physiotherapist or treating clinician where needed.
Start with personal guidance in Amsterdam or Utrecht
You do not need to get fitter before joining bbb. Our coaches discuss your experience and goals and help you learn exercises at your own level. Explore our women-only gym in Amsterdam or women-only gym in Utrecht, or choose another boutique.
Your personal introduction takes 45 minutes
A free personal trial session lasts 45 minutes and includes an intake, a tailored workout and a conversation afterwards. Prefer a hot cabin group class? Each group class has one trial place, allowing time for your personal intake and outtake. Your baby is welcome at every personal workout. To attend a class with a friend, you can each buy and book an Intro Class.
Your first visit is an introduction
Tell us how long you have been away from exercise and what you would like to do now. Together, we explore a manageable start. Ask how guidance works and which classes your location offers.
You do not need to get fitter at home first. Your introduction helps you discover where to begin. Choose a boutique and a time that feels comfortable.
Book a free trial class. Make returning to exercise over 60 a practical first step in your healthy journey, with attention to body, food and mind.