📍 Training at SportCity Haarlem Raaks, personal training for over 40s, coached in English

Over 40 and done with the yo-yo effect?

Get stronger, leaner and more energetic in 17 weeks, with an approach that combines training, nutrition and coaching.

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-12 KG
Average weight loss
98%
Reach their goal
60+
Transformations over 40

In short

  • ✓ One-to-one personal training for people over 40 in Haarlem, at SportCity Haarlem Raaks, in English or Dutch
  • ✓ A 17-week programme where training, nutrition and coaching come together
  • ✓ From €399 per 4 weeks, up to €1,249 per 4 weeks for the most intensive programme
  • ✓ A 100% results guarantee when you train 2× or 3× a week: no result means you keep training at no extra cost
  • ✓ 98% of clients reach their goal, with an average weight loss of 12 kg
  • ✓ Also suitable with injuries, physical limitations and during perimenopause or menopause

Does this sound familiar?

You have tried everything, and nothing really works…

The Yo-Yo Effect

Diets, gyms, group classes. You lose weight, then it comes back. The end result? You weigh more than when you started.

No Energy

You get through the day, but by the evening you are done. Playing with your children or grandchildren? You have nothing left for it.

Clothes Do Not Fit

Those favourite jeans? They have not fitted for years. You keep buying the next size up, and you do not feel good in it.

Not for everyone

Being honest prevents disappointment. This is not an alternative to a gym membership.

This is for you if…

  • You are over 40 and want to break the yo-yo pattern
  • You have tried everything without lasting results
  • You are willing to attend at least 80% of your sessions
  • You want to follow a nutrition plan that fits your life
  • You see the value of tailored one-to-one coaching

This is not for you if…

  • You are looking for a cheap gym membership
  • You want a quick fix without changing anything about your nutrition
  • You can train less than once a week
  • You are not ready to genuinely invest in yourself
  • You would rather experiment yourself than follow a plan

Meet Your Coach

Remko Opdam, owner and personal trainer at Infinite Health Haarlem

About me

Most people who come to me have already tried everything. They are doing "something", they watch what they eat a bit… but the results never arrive.

Not because they are not trying. But because there is no plan, no structure and no real coaching behind it.

That is exactly where I make the difference.

I work with people over 40 who are done muddling along and finally want to see results, with a clear approach where training, nutrition and coaching come together. Sessions, plans and messages all run in English if that suits you better.

No quick fixes. An approach that creates structure, consistency and results that stay.

My sessions take place at SportCity Haarlem Raaks. More about training at this location →

More about my background & qualifications →

60+
Successful transformations
10 years
Years of coaching experience
98%
Of clients reach their goal

The Solution: Personal & Guaranteed

At Infinite Health it is not about standard plans or empty promises

Your Personal Transformation

I help men and women over 40 who have already tried everything but never saw lasting results. With me you get a personal programme in which you:

  • Lose the kilos that have held you back for years
  • Feel comfortable in your clothes again
  • Get more energy for your family
  • Get stronger & fitter, proven in black and white
  • Get a nutrition plan you can actually stick to

After your first programme? Everything continues automatically for as long as you want. No contract, one month's notice, same price.

Included in every programme:

  • ✓ A thorough intake & baseline measurement
  • ✓ A personal training plan
  • ✓ A nutrition plan built for you
  • ✓ Progress measurements along the way
  • ✓ Nutrition plan updates
  • ✓ WhatsApp support between sessions (Transformation & Intensive)

Results guarantee

No measurable result after 17 weeks? Then you keep training at no extra cost until there is.

✓ Applies at 2× or 3× per week (Transformation & Intensive)
✓ At least 80% attendance
✓ Following the nutrition plan

Investing in yourself

Minimum starting period: 4 months · monthly cancellation after that

Why a minimum of four months? Lasting results after 40 take time. In four months we build a new rhythm, a new way of eating and real strength. After that everything continues in four-week blocks with one month's notice.
Programmes at a glance
Feature Foundation programme Transformation programme Intensive programme
Frequency 1× per week · 17 sessions 2× per week · 34 sessions 3× per week · 51 sessions
Price per 4 weeks €399 €699 €1.249
Total over 17 weeks €1,696 (~€100/session) €2,971 (~€87/session) €5,308 (~€104/session)
Intake, body composition analysis & nutrition plan
WhatsApp support between sessions
100% results guarantee*
2 years of check-ins afterwards

Foundation programme

1× per week · 17 sessions
€399 per 4 weeks
€1,696 in total over 17 weeks · ~€100 per session
  • Personal intake conversation
  • Body composition analysis
  • A nutrition plan built for you
  • Regular progress measurements
  • Nutrition plan updates
WHO IS IT FOR? For you if you want to start carefully, wake your body up and enjoy moving again.
Start Foundation

Intensive programme

3× per week · 51 sessions
€1,249 per 4 weeks
€5,308 in total over 17 weeks · ~€104 per session
  • Personal intake conversation
  • Body composition analysis
  • A nutrition plan built for you
  • Regular progress measurements
  • Nutrition plan updates
  • WhatsApp support between sessions
  • 100% results guarantee*
  • 2 years of monthly check-ins after the programme ends
WHO IS IT FOR? For anyone who wants to go all in. A complete reset in 17 weeks: physically, mentally and in your health.
Start Intensive

* Guarantee conditions: Turning up 2× or 3× a week plus following the nutrition guidance = a measurable result, guaranteed. No result? You keep training at no extra cost until there is. At least 80% attendance required.

Want to try first?

Introduction package

6 sessions in 6 weeks, with no obligation

  • Includes the intake and your first measurements
  • Basic nutrition guidance
  • You can move on to a full programme afterwards
€499
one-off · ~€83 per session
Try 6 weeks

Real results from people over 40

No quick fixes and no exaggerated promises. Lasting change, with the numbers to go with it.

Before the 17 weeks, side view
Before
After 17 weeks, side view
After 17 weeks
-8 kg
Fat mass
-7.5 kg
Weight
Strength ↑
On every main lift

A 17-week programme. The fat loss is larger than the weight loss, which means muscle was built along the way instead of lost. That is exactly what matters after 40.

What clients say

Real reviews from people who trained with Remko, translated from Dutch where needed.

★★★★★

"My goal: from 83 kg to 75-76 kg and building muscle at the same time, which is quite complicated at my age (over 70). After two months I was already under 76 kg, with a serious drop in visceral fat. The biggest bonus: I went from a heavy daily drinker to an occasional one. Without Remko's help I would never have managed this. We did well there, Remko!"

Arthur E.
★★★★★

"I trained with Remko for six months and I am very happy. My heel spur is gone, I have built a lot of strength and I feel fitter. The most important thing is that I now know what to do in the gym. Far more confidence to train on my own. It is an investment, but absolutely worth the money."

Anieck V.
★★★★★

"Four months of training once a week. My goal was to build muscle and lose fat, and I am delighted with the results. I learned a lot about form and technique, and Remko knows how to push you in a positive way. I would absolutely recommend him."

Brigitte V.
★★★★★

"Remko is a superb coach with humour, expertise and genuine attention. He put together a well thought out plan that matched my goals exactly. I wanted to get rid of my back pain and it worked. More than a great result."

Bram O.
★★★★★

"I am really proud of what I have achieved. Last week I hit 100 kg on the leg press. On top of that, Remko helped me get rid of my injuries. Thank you so much!"

Diana L.
★★★★★

"I’ve been training with Remko for six months and couldn’t be happier. I wanted to get stronger, lose weight and feel better, and I’ve made progress in all three. His support goes beyond the gym, from meal planning to WhatsApp questions. Approachable, knowledgeable and genuinely invested."

Mia K.

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How I Work

Your transformation in four simple steps

1

Free Intake

We talk through your goals, I measure where you are now, and I build a personal plan.

2

Personal Programme

One-to-one training, fully matched to your goals, your body and how much load you can handle.

3

Nutrition & Coaching

A nutrition plan that fits your life, plus continuous coaching and support.

4

Measurable Result

Measurements along the way prove your progress. At 2× or 3× per week: a guaranteed result, or you keep training at no extra cost.

For your specific situation

Six pages of information for a specific group, phase, place or method.

Women over 40 in Haarlem

One-to-one strength coaching for women over 40 who notice the old recipe has stopped working. Five common patterns and the approach that answers them.

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Perimenopause & menopause

Training matched to perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. Four phases, four shifts in approach. For women aged 40 to 65 in Haarlem & the surrounding area.

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Bloemendaal & Heemstede

For residents of Bloemendaal, Heemstede, Aerdenhout and Overveen, 5 to 10 minutes from Raaks. Premium one-to-one, not a neighbourhood PT format.

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At SportCity Haarlem Raaks

Practical information about training at this location: membership, getting there, times. Not a SportCity member? You do not need to be.

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The Overload method & T.O.P. Trainer A

How the Overload Worldwide method works and why it suits people over 40. Remko's main certification and training philosophy.

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Mylogenics: Activation, Release & Rehab

The three-module method for clients with back, shoulder or knee complaints, or with a preventive focus. Built into every programme.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you want to know before you start

Where do the sessions take place?
Sessions at Infinite Health take place at SportCity Haarlem Raaks, a large gym in the centre of Haarlem. You do not need your own SportCity membership: I arrange access for our one-to-one sessions. The location is easy to reach by car, with free parking nearby, and by public transport from Haarlem Central Station, a short walk from the centre. If you also want to train on your own between sessions, a SportCity membership is a sensible addition, but it is never required to train with me. We schedule sessions together: weekdays during the day, Thursdays into the evening, and Sunday daytime. The location fits around your diary, not the other way round. If you would rather see the gym floor first, you can combine that with a free intake, so you know exactly where you will be training.
Read more about personal training at SportCity Haarlem Raaks →
What if I have injuries or physical limitations?
Yes, you can train at Infinite Health with injuries or physical limitations. Plenty of clients start with back, shoulder or knee complaints. Thanks to my additional training in Mylogenics Activation, Release and Rehab, I look further than the exercise itself: at movement, stability, how much load your body can handle, and recovery. The aim is always to move safely and without pain, to reduce symptoms, and to get stronger step by step in a way that suits your body. Many complaints do not start where you feel them. They start with muscles elsewhere that are not doing their share, leaving another muscle group to take over the work. By looking there deliberately, most clients notice a real improvement within a few weeks, even when they have carried the same complaint for years. Not sure whether your complaint is suitable? Bring it up during the free intake and we will look at it together.
Why the place that hurts is often not the cause →
Source: glute function and low back pain (PMC) →
Can I train during perimenopause or menopause?
Yes, you can train through perimenopause and menopause, and it is one of the most valuable things you can do. As oestrogen levels fall you lose muscle mass and bone density faster, and strength training is one of the strongest ways to counter that. At Infinite Health I match the training to the phase you are in, with attention for recovery, energy and symptoms such as hot flushes or broken sleep. In early perimenopause the emphasis is often on building and making progress, while in later phases recovery and rest carry more weight. The nutrition plan shifts along with it: more attention for protein, less aggressive calorie restriction, and a realistic approach that suits a body which responds differently than it did ten years ago. Symptoms like these are no reason to stop training. Consistent strength training helps you carry them better and keeps your energy steady.
More about training through perimenopause & menopause →
Source: Thuisarts.nl on hot flushes (in Dutch) →
How much protein do I need after 45?
After 45 you often need more protein than the general dietary guideline suggests, certainly if you do strength training. Research in women who lift during and after the menopause points to a sweet spot of roughly 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilo of body weight per day, higher than the standard RDA. The reason is that falling oestrogen speeds up muscle breakdown, so building and keeping muscle asks for more protein. At Infinite Health I build this into your personal nutrition plan, with concrete guidance per meal instead of a single number you have to work out yourself. Think of a portion of protein-rich food at every meal: chicken, fish, eggs, dairy, pulses or tofu, spread across the day rather than packed into one meal. You never have to weigh grams. You simply learn what a good portion of protein per meal looks like for your body and your goals.
Source: protein needs in female athletes (MDPI, narrative review) →
Source: protein needs in older adults, 1.2-1.6 g/kg (PMC) →
Is strength training safe for my bones?
Yes. Strength training is not only safe for your bones, it is one of the most important ways to keep them strong. From the menopause onwards bone density falls faster because of declining oestrogen, and research shows that targeted strength training can slow that decline. At Infinite Health we build the load up gradually, matched to your level and to any complaints you have. We always start with technique and a light load, and only add weight once an exercise is performed well and under control. If it has been years since you did any resistance training, that should be reassuring: you do not have to lift heavy straight away to protect your bones, the gradual build-up is the protection. Exercises that load your body weight or an external weight, such as squats, rows and presses, are especially effective for bone density, and we bring those into your programme step by step.
Source: systematic review on strength training & bone density (PMC) →
How do I fit this around work and family?
Personal training at Infinite Health fits around a busy life with work and family, because the programmes are designed for exactly that. You train one to three times a week, at times that suit you, including evenings and weekends. The nutrition plan is realistic and takes family meals into account, so you never have to cook separately. During the intake we go through the rhythm of your week, including heavy work days, school holidays or shift patterns, and we build the training schedule around that instead of the other way round. Miss a session because a week ran away with you? We simply move it, without you feeling behind or having to start over. That flexibility is why clients with full diaries actually keep going, unlike a rigid schedule that collapses in the first busy week.
How exactly does the guarantee work?
The results guarantee at Infinite Health works like this: we measure your results along the way, and if there is no measurable weight loss, no drop in body fat percentage and no increase in strength, you keep training at no extra cost until there is. The guarantee applies to the Transformation and Intensive programmes, so two or three sessions a week, provided you attend at least 80% of your sessions and follow the nutrition plan. We do not measure with the scales alone. We also look at body composition, strength on the main lifts and how your clothes fit, because together that gives a fuller picture than weight on its own. If you meet the conditions and see none of these results after 17 weeks, you continue at no extra cost until the measurable result is there. That is not a marketing trick but a practical agreement: it makes the risk for you much smaller, and it keeps me sharp.
What happens after the first 17 weeks?
After the first 17 weeks at Infinite Health your programme continues automatically in blocks of four weeks, on the same day, at the same time and at the same price. You are not locked into anything. If you want to stop or change something, for example from two sessions a week to one, you let me know a month in advance. Every quarter we look at your next goal together. Plenty of clients choose to carry on after the first 17 weeks, simply because the rhythm and the progress are just starting to pay off and they have no wish to go back to how things were. Others scale back to one session a week as maintenance once they have reached their goal. Both are good options: the programme adjusts to where you are, not the other way round.
Do I need to be fit before I start?
No, you do not need to be fit to start at Infinite Health. Around 70% of clients had not trained for years before they began. I start at the level you are at now and build up calmly: the first weeks are about technique, posture and building a training routine. Many people put off starting because they think they should get "a bit fit" first before seeing a personal trainer. It works the other way round. The less fitness or experience you have, the more value personal coaching adds, because that is where the most is to be gained. The first sessions are deliberately gentle, with plenty of explanation and attention to form, so that you go into the next one with confidence instead of aching all over and wondering whether you did any of it right.
What makes Infinite Health different from a gym?
Infinite Health differs from a gym in three ways: full personal attention, a proven method built specifically for people over 40, and an approach where training, nutrition and coaching sit in one programme. There are no crowded group classes, no waiting for machines and no impersonal standard plans. You get your own coach, your own programme and your own pace, matched to your body and your goals. A gym membership gives you access to equipment and perhaps a basic induction, but nobody who keeps an eye on your form, measures your progress or holds you to it in the weeks when motivation drops away. That difference explains why most clients here had already tried everything in a gym without lasting results. Now they do make steady progress, simply because someone is watching and the programme fits their body rather than a generic template.
Why moving is not the same as building muscle →

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