Convoy Gym vs Basic-Fit: The Key Differences You Should Know

You’re choosing a gym.
Maybe you’re comparing Basic-Fit with Convoy.

At first, it seems like a straightforward choice.

There’s a clear price difference:

• Basic-Fit: €34,99 per 4 weeks
• Convoy: €69 per 4 weeks

So naturally, the question becomes: what do you actually get for that difference?

Because it’s not just about access.

It’s about:

• the equipment you train with
• the type of training you end up doing
• the people around you
• and most importantly… your results, energy, and progress

That’s what ultimately determines whether you reach your goals.

1. Equipment: Machines vs Real Training Setup

Basic-Fit

Basic-Fit gyms are built around:

• a large number of machines
• cardio equipment
• some free weights

It’s designed to be:
accessible
simple
independent

Great if you want flexibility and low-cost access.

Convoy Gym

Convoy is built for training:

• Rogue equipment (high-quality, built for heavy use)
• 8 squat spots → no waiting, real strength work
• lifting platforms, bumper plates
• sleds, rigs, open space

This allows for:

• Olympic weightlifting
• CrossFit-style training
• Hyrox-style conditioning

Not as an add-on—but as the foundation.

2. Type of Training: What You Actually End Up Doing

At Basic-Fit

Most people drift toward:

• machines
• isolated exercises
• cardio
• repeating similar sessions

It’s flexible—but easy to stay in the same routine.

At Convoy

You’re naturally guided toward:

• compound lifts
• structured programs
• strength + conditioning
• progression over time

The environment shapes how you train.

3. The People Around You

The people you surround yourself with influence your results.

At Basic-Fit

• very mixed crowd
• people train on their own
• headphones on
• minimal interaction

We’ve trained there ourselves too.

And honestly—if you say hi in the changing room…
it’s so quiet you can hear a pin drop.

At Convoy

• people follow a program
• people train with intention
• hardworking members
• athletes preparing for competitions

And something simple—but meaningful:

people say hi
people know each other
there’s real interaction

Not forced. Just a natural social environment!

4. Community & Atmosphere

At Basic-Fit:

• you’re anonymous
• your progress is mostly invisible
• skipping a workout is easy

At Convoy:

• people recognize you
• your progress gets noticed
• there’s a shared standard

Over time, that changes your consistency.

5. A Realistic Note

We still occasionally train at Basic-Fit.

For example:

• when we’re out of town
• when we just need to get a quick session in

And for that, it works well.

It gives you access and flexibility when you need it.

So What Are You Really Paying For?

It’s not just:

• €34,99 vs €69
• machines vs barbells

It’s this:

Basic-Fit gives you access to a gym
Convoy gives you an environment that shapes your results

And that influences:

• your energy
• your progress
• and whether you actually reach your goals

Final Thought

Most people don’t fail because they don’t try.

They fail because:

• the environment doesn’t push them
• the training stays the same
• the people around them don’t influence them

So instead of asking:

“Which one is cheaper?”

Ask:

“Which environment will actually move me forward?”

Because in the long run: that’s the only thing that matters.

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