Personal training that works after 40

A single one-hour session is €90. Book a package and you get sessions for free on top: with 10 sessions (€900) you train 11 times, with 25 sessions (€2250) even 28 times. Your price per session then drops to €81.82 or €80.36. The intake is always free, so you can get to know me before committing to anything. See the packages.

You certainly can. What I see, though, is women doing the same round of machines for years, doubting their technique, or dropping out as soon as work gets busy. With a personal trainer you do exactly what your body needs right now, in the right progression, with someone watching whether it's done well. And you show up on the days you don't feel like it — that appointment in your calendar does more than you'd think.

Most women train with me once or twice a week, combined with movement in daily life: walking, cycling, taking the stairs. Twice a week goes faster; once a week works too if you keep moving in between. During the intake we look at what's realistic alongside your work and family, because a schedule you can't keep up won't get you anywhere.

You usually notice the first difference in your energy and sleep within 2 to 3 weeks. Strength follows: after 4 to 6 weeks you're lifting heavier and stairs and groceries get easier. Most women see a visible difference in their body after 8 to 12 weeks. How fast it goes depends on your starting point, your nutrition and your recovery — which is why I'll never promise you a number of kilos in a number of weeks.

Absolutely. Many of my clients start after a long time of little movement. We start right at your level and build up calmly and safely. As a beginner you often see the best results.

We take about half an hour. I ask about your goal, your health, how you eat and move now, and where things went wrong before. Then I explain how I'd work with you and what it costs. You're not committing to anything, and if I think something else suits you better, I'll say so.

In Amstelveen, at GymOne or at Special Sports. Which location works best depends on where you live or work — we'll discuss that during the intake. You do need your own membership at the club; those costs are separate from my rate.

A session lasts one hour and is always one-on-one. Sportswear, shoes with a firm sole, a towel and something to drink are enough. I take care of the programme and the equipment.

No. I don't believe in crash diets. We work on a realistic eating pattern that fits your life, so your results last and you're not constantly hungry. Read more about nutritional coaching.

We take that fully into account. Training and nutrition are tailored to your hormone balance and energy, so you feel stronger and more stable. Read more about menopause and hormone balance.

Usually yes — that's more a reason to do it properly than to skip it. Tell me during the intake and I'll pick exercises that work around your complaint and build up more gradually. If you're under treatment, I'm happy to coordinate with your physiotherapist or doctor.

You can reschedule or cancel free of charge up to 24 hours in advance. Cancel within 24 hours and I may charge for the session — that's also in the terms. Get ill or something comes up? Message or call me and we'll find a new moment together.

I specialise in women 40+, because so much changes in that phase: hormones, recovery, muscle mass. Are you younger and does my way of working suit you? You're just as welcome.