No Excuses, now HDA Health, Performance & Education Centre, is on the Johannes Geradtsweg in Hilversum. It's an official CrossFit box, but also the first official powerlifting and weightlifting club in Hilversum, affiliated with the KNKF. You come here for strength, conditioning, mobility and personal coaching.
The powerlifting group trains under the name Strength Con., with a maximum of twelve people per group. Beginners and competitive lifters train side by side. Everyone has their own periodisation and programme around squat, bench press and deadlift, with regular test days. Want to compete with the KNKF? You can do so under the No Excuses HDA name, by arrangement, and your programming is adjusted accordingly. Classes are on Tuesday from 18.30 to 19.30, Thursday from 19.30 to 20.30 and Sunday from 9.00 to 10.00.
The kit is serious. In the open gym you'll find Eleiko IPF rack combos, calibrated Rogue plates, a safety bar, Swiss bar, Buffalo bar, trap bar, belt squat and platforms. Open gym is for ages 18 and over, with room for eight people per session.
Not a member but want to train along once? Book a single session or day pass through the drop-in planner.
Upcoming competitions in the Netherlands
- Beginner Meet Atlas 2026: 14 November 2026, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Lichtstad Cup 2026: 28 November 2026, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
- Sectievergadering KNKF – Sectie Powerlifting 2026: 12 December 2026, Son en Breugel, the Netherlands
All competitions are in the competition calendar.