Not every fitness studio is only about training. At Lijfkracht (from the Netherlands), it’s about something bigger: becoming a fixed part of their members’ weekly routine. Not just a workout, but a place people naturally stop by. Because it fits into their rhythm. Because it feels like part of their life. Behind that experience is more than you might think. Structure, clarity, and smart processes are partly built with Trainin — an all-in-one software platform for fitness entrepreneurs.
Not every fitness studio is only about training. At Lijfkracht (from the Netherlands), it’s about something bigger: becoming a fixed part of their members’ weekly routine. Not just a workout, but a place people naturally stop by. Because it fits into their rhythm. Because it feels like part of their life.
Behind that experience is more than you might think. Structure, clarity, and smart processes are partly built with Trainin — an all-in-one software platform for fitness entrepreneurs.
“We want to become part of our members’ weekly routine”
At Lijfkracht, it’s not just about a workout — it’s about consistency.
The team sees training as something that should integrate into members’ daily lives.
“The ultimate goal is when someone just drops by because they happen to be nearby. Maybe for a coffee, some movement, or recovery. At that point, there’s no barrier anymore.”
That feeling of belonging somewhere doesn’t happen by accident. It’s intentionally created through coaches, fixed routines, personal guidance, and a clear member journey — all supported by structured member management that keeps everything organized.
The coach leads — not the client
While many studios focus on self-booking, Lijfkracht largely takes a different approach.
Here, trainers often schedule sessions themselves. They contact the client, agree on a suitable time together, and then add the session into Trainin. The client automatically receives a confirmation, but the coach remains in control.
It sounds simple, but it says a lot about their philosophy:
Personal contact comes first
Technology supports the process, not replaces it
The relationship matters more than the transaction
And that’s exactly where Trainin fits in. The booking system and client app support the workflow without taking it over.
Bringing calm to something that usually becomes chaotic
Personal training with credits, multiple trainers, and several locations can quickly become difficult to manage.
That was exactly the challenge with their previous system.
“Working with credits simply didn’t function properly there. With Trainin, it worked from the beginning.”
Now, clients can directly see their remaining credits inside the client app. That means less manual administration, fewer complications, and more focus on what truly matters.
A system built from real-world experience
What makes this story different from many others is how early Lijfkracht became involved. They were already part of the journey when Trainin first started — not as a distant end-user, but as a real sparring partner from within the industry.
“They had a great idea. We were already deeply rooted in the industry. So Trainin could literally look into our kitchen.”
You can still feel that collaboration today. For Lijfkracht, Trainin doesn’t feel like an external tool, but like fitness software that naturally fits their way of working.
The moments outside of training
If you only look at the schedule, you miss half of what Lijfkracht really does.
Because besides personal training and small group training, it’s also about:
Recovery after workouts
Coaching moments
Coffee after a session
And most importantly: community
Through Trainin, the team also organizes events — all easily managed within the same all-in-one software platform.
From small gatherings to larger events like a Ladies’ Night, where members come together for workouts, talks, and connection.
Not because they have to. But because it contributes to one important goal: getting people to come back — not only for the training, but for the feeling.
Results are never created only inside the gym
Perhaps the strongest insight from the conversation was:
“If someone trains twice a week, that’s great. But the real difference is made during the other 98% of the time.”
That’s why Lijfkracht looks beyond the workout schedule. They help members make small lifestyle changes: moving more, eating better, and living more consciously.
And that works.
One member started training, but initially changed nothing outside the gym. Only once she started adjusting her habits in daily life did she lose 14 kilos. Not because of one perfect program, but because of consistency.
You don’t need to use everything — but you can
What stands out is that Lijfkracht openly says they’re not even using every Trainin feature yet. And still, they’re very positive.
“For the way we currently use Trainin, it simply works really well. Clear and easy.”
Maybe that’s exactly the strength of good fitness software. You don’t have to use everything at once. You start with what you need, and the rest grows together with your business.
A partnership we’re proud of
We’re proud to have worked together with a partner like Lijfkracht for almost 10 years.
And we’re proud to continue building a platform together that grows alongside entrepreneurs who look beyond just training.
