ARE YOU WORKING OUT AT THE TOUCAN SPORTS CLUB?

The sports center is accessible to gym members and hotel guests of Hotel Eindhoven. For many of them, it is the favorite spot of the hotel. Especially after last year's renovation. When you walk into the sports center, you will be pleasantly surprised. This is not just a room with some equipment. The industrial design has a raw, urban look with lots of concrete and metal. This is where you can break a sweat!

BOXING BALL

The eye-catcher of the spacious open area is the boxing ring. Here, between the thick ropes, you can challenge your opponent. This showpiece was the idea of hotel director Rick Polman, fourth generation of Van der Valk. "Boxing is incredibly popular and I also really enjoy it," he says. "When we were making plans for the new sports center, I knew this had to be included. It's wonderful to let off steam after a busy day. Good for your body and your mind!" On the side of the room, there are also various boxing balls and large punching bags. Boxing fit is one of the group classes and is well attended. Additionally, there are body gym, spinning, and pilates classes. Outside, boot camp and circuit training sessions are held. All classes are led by highly motivated trainers who have been working here for many years.

GO ALL OUT

You can do your fitness training on the latest cardio and strength machines from Technogym. Rick: 'The great thing is that all these machines have a QR code. By scanning it with your phone, you can see your personal training schedules. This is becoming more common in gyms, so you can easily keep track of your training everywhere.' Additionally, there is a personal trainer available to help you get the most out of your workout session. Due to its location in Genneper Parken, with many professional sports facilities, Hotel Eindhoven is also popular as a base for training camps for (international) sports teams. This means you might just run into players from the Argentine hockey team here.

COZY SPORTS BAR

After your training session, you can freshen up in the new changing rooms and relax at the cozy bar. Rick: 'Because we have a bar in the gym, athletes often stay to have a drink and chat. It's really nice to see. The extended opening hours are also appreciated. We have many business guests who stay with us for longer periods and like to come in for a workout before or after their long workday. Moreover, we are open every day of the year, which is not common for every gym.' Next to the gym area is the heated indoor swimming pool. 'It's a big plus that hotel guests can swim here,' says Rick. 'We have plans to add a wellness area as well, so that the offering of sports and wellness is complete!'