TrainMore vs Convoy Gym: What You Need to Know

If you’re choosing a gym in Amsterdam, chances are you’ve come across TrainMore and Convoy Gym.

On paper, both offer good equipment and a place to train.

But in reality, you’re choosing something much deeper.

It comes down to:

• 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

At Convoy Gym we asked people who came from TrainMore

At Convoy Gym, many members previously trained at TrainMore. So instead of guessing, we asked them directly what the difference felt like.

Here is what they told us.

1. Equipment: Both Good, But Built for Different Outcomes

TrainMore

TrainMore offers:

• high-quality machines
• strong free weight areas
• modern, clean design

You can get a solid workout in. It is flexible and accessible.

Convoy Gym

Convoy is built for training with intent:

• Rogue equipment
• 8 squat spots
• lifting platforms and bumper plates
• sleds, rigs and open space

This allows for:

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

It is not just about having equipment. It is about having the right setup to actually progress.

2. Coaching, Programming and Background

This is one of the biggest reasons people move to Convoy.

At Convoy:

• coaches have over 10,000 hours of coaching experience
• one coach has an army background combined with professional sports experience
• another coach has a Master of Science background
• members follow a structured strength program

This combination is rare. It brings together discipline, real-world performance, and scientific understanding.

At TrainMore:

• personal training is available
• but often more beginner level
• less focus on long-term programming

This means your results depend more on what you figure out yourself.

3. The Type of Training You End Up Doing

At TrainMore:

• you train independently
• you build your own routine
• you often repeat similar workouts

It gives freedom, but also makes it easy to stay in the same pattern.

At Convoy:

• training is structured
• focused on strength and progression
• designed to improve week by week

You are following a system, not guessing.

4. The People Around You

This is where everything starts to shift.

The people you surround yourself with influence your results.

At TrainMore:

• people train on their own
• headphones on
• little interaction

At Convoy:

• people follow a program
• people train with intention
• there are members working toward competitions and real goals
• there is a strong mix of international members and expats

And something simple, but powerful:

People say hi
People know each other
People support each other

Convoy gives you community

Not something forced, but a natural environment where you feel part of something.

5. Atmosphere: Busy vs Focused

At TrainMore:

• it can be crowded
• you may need to wait for equipment
• the environment feels busy

At Convoy:

• it is calmer
• there is space to train
• you can stay focused

This changes your energy the moment you walk in.

6. More Than Training: Community and Events

At Convoy:

• monthly brunches
• BBQ events
• moments where members connect outside training

It creates an uplifting environment.

You are surrounded by people who are working on themselves, improving, and pushing their limits. That energy is motivating and inspiring.

7. Opening Hours

TrainMore:

• Monday to Friday: 06:00 – 23:00
• Weekend: 07:00 – 18:00
• Holidays may vary

Convoy Gym:

• Every day: 06:00 – 22:00
• Including weekends and holidays

Consistent access, every day.

What You Are Really Choosing

This is not just about equipment or price.

It is about the environment you place yourself in.

TrainMore gives you:

• a good gym
• flexibility
• independence

Convoy gives you:

• experienced coaching
• structured programming
• a professional and scientific approach
• a strong community
• an international environment
• space and calm to train

Final Thought

Most people do not struggle because they do not want results.

They struggle because:

• the environment does not push them
• the training lacks structure
• the people around them do not influence them

If you want to get stronger, have more energy, and actually see progress, the environment matters more than you think.

So the real question is not:

Which gym looks better?

It is:

Where will you grow?

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