300 visits—that’s a magic number for us. On average, it takes about two years to reach this milestone, training three times a week. This is no small feat, especially in the Netherlands, where more than 50% of people over 18 are overweight, and 40% move less than five hours a week.
At CrossFit Leiden, we believe that to see real results, training strength and stamina at least three times a week is essential. While more sessions can be beneficial, for most people aiming to live a healthy life, three sessions in the gym each week is a solid foundation. But of course, staying active shouldn’t be limited to just those hours in the gym! We fully encourage you to keep moving and spend as much time as possible outdoors. Being part of an active community like ours creates a snowball effect in people’s lives. You’ll start walking more often, biking to work, and even planning more active holidays.
Our mission as a gym is to help every new member reach the 300-visit mark within 2-3 years. Why? Because when someone hits this milestone, it’s likely that they’ve built lasting healthy habits that will stick with them. These habits make life better—not just for them but for their families as well. Being stronger, having more stamina, and feeling more energetic helps people enjoy life more and share that energy with those around them. This creates a ripple effect, spreading a positive influence from our gym into the lives of families and communities around us.
Reaching 300 visits means we’ve achieved our mission together. If you decide to move on after these 300 visits, we’ll be sad to see you go, but we’ll also celebrate having reached this milestone with you. Of course, we hope that members stay and continue to be part of our family-like community. But the reality is that people will come and go, and this keeps our community dynamic, allowing us to positively impact another 2,000 families in the Leiden area over the next ten years.
So, if you check out our Instagram profile and see members with their golden 300 shirts, know that it’s more than just a milestone. It’s a celebration of dedication, the impact we’re making together, and the mission we share at CrossFit Leiden. Here’s to many more 300 visits and even more healthy, happy lives!