SPORTJA has been just outside Leiden city centre since 2014, on the De Waard industrial estate. It's a gym for strength and conditioning, but the equipment list gives away where its heart lies: with the barbell.
For powerlifters there are two Hansu competition racks, two Hansu competition bars and 938 kilos of Hansu calibrated plates. Plus eight squat cages, three benches, four deadlift platforms, a trap bar and chalk. There's also room for weightlifting, calisthenics, HYROX-style training and strongman, with a yoke, log, axle bar and a flip tyre.
Coaching comes in two forms. In the gym you get a free personal training session at the start, where you learn the basics of free weights. And there's online powerlifting coaching with coach Juri: a tailored programme, video feedback on your squat, bench and deadlift, check-ins and meet prep with peaking and attempt selection.
Open weekdays from 07:00 to 22:00 (Friday until 21:00) and at weekends from 08:30 to 17:30. You can book a free trial week.
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.