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About Queer Gym

The first Dutch gym focused on non-normative bodies

Queer Gym was founded by Romy Rockx (he/him, they/them) and based in Rotterdam West. Meanwhile Queer Gym is a foundation and active for everyone who wants to (re)find the pleasure and confidence in movement in a safe setting.
"During the early days of my transition, I was lucky enough to work out at my brother-in-law's home gym. There I got to know my new body without thinking about how others looked at it or where to change.

Everyone wants a safe place to work out, but it wasn't there then. That had to change!"- Romy Rockx

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Personal
Training at
Queer Gym

Build strength and joy in your body and life

Do you experience anxiety around sports, alone or in groups? Would you like to (re)find confidence and joy in exercise? Do you find it difficult to find the time to exercise? Are you recovering from (gender affirming) surgery? Would you like to be part of the Queer community but prefer not to be under social pressure? Then our trainers at Queer Gym can help you without losing time and fun!

A trainer to count on

Get personal attention

Sport efficiently

Work towards your personal goals

From Gym Trauma to Gym Triumph!

Before I started with Rosa, the words "gym" and "exercise" were totally foreign. Me and sports did not mix. I cannot express enough how much my experience with Rosa changed my perception of sports and of myself. At first, I was someone who associated the gym with stress, anxiety and trauma. It was a place where I felt small and insecure. But then came Rosa. With patience, empathy and expertise, she knocked down every barrier I had built. Rosa not only teaches you about sports, but they you about yourself. Rosa shows you that you are stronger than you think, that you can take on challenges you never thought possible. And more importantly, that sports can actually be a lot of fun! It is thanks to Rosa that I now go to the gym with a smile, instead of anxiety. If you are looking for a personal trainer who can transform you not only physically, but also mentally, Rosa is definitely the one for you!
- Sunny (she/her)

Support with gym anxiety

Romy really helped me get rid of my gym fear. He supports you at whatever level you join. Because of his enthusiasm, support and occasionally pushing you to your limits, you feel strengthened in your progress and (sports) confidence. He is also a pleasant person to work with and to learn from
- Tim (he/him)

In my strength

I am fat and have never actually felt at home in a gym. Being impressed by a culture in which I never seem good enough has helped keep me from enjoying sports. Until now. Because at Queer Gym I enjoy working out every time. Mainly because of the training sessions of Romy, which put me in my power and help me move forward. A lot of attention for the body and also the mind. In addition, the place itself and the other people who work out there are very open, positive and fun!
- Edwin (he/him)

Give it a shot!

Romy is a wonderful personal trainer. He is incredibly personable, superiorly qualified, and so helpful. We started working out in 2021 during COVID-19. I was searching specifically for queer and body positive PT in NL. He was kind enough to come to my apartment gym in Amsterdam all the way from Rotterdam sometimes, and otherwise at his wonderful gym in Rotterdam. It was such a rocky road to begin with, but his consistency and his support kept me going. We worked together all the way until June 2022 then switched to remote sessions when I moved out of the Netherlands. I LEARNED so much about my body, proper form, and to exercise with self care in mind. Having qualitative results (like “feeling good”) instead of harsh numbers made me LOVE fitness. I still work out consistently today in 2023, and I am sure I won’t stop. To anyone who is questioning whether or not to start PT with Romy, GIVE IT A SHOT. He might just change the way you view yourself and working out as a whole.
- Abdulwahab