Can I try Basic-Fit just once? (2026)

Want to try Basic‑Fit before you commit? Smart move. There are four ways to test Basic‑Fit once, for a day, or for a month — without signing up to an annual contract straight away. Here are all the options, with prices and everything you need to know.

Option 1 — Day Pass

The simplest way to try Basic‑Fit just once:

• Price: €11.99 per day
• Access: 1 day, all clubs across the Netherlands
• Included: all equipment + virtual group classes (GXR)
• Not included: live group classes (Premium only)

Buy the day pass online via basic-fit.com or in the app. Scan the QR code at the turnstiles. Done.

When it makes sense: you want to train 1–2 times (for example, whilst travelling) and don’t want the hassle of cancelling.

Option 2 — Starter Kit (1 month prepaid)

Often the best option to properly test Basic‑Fit:

• Price: ~€30–€45 (varies per campaign)
• Duration: 1 month
• No joining fee
• Stops automatically — no cancellation required
• Access to all clubs (Comfort level)

Useful to know: once it ends, you can still take out a regular membership, often with a switchover discount.

Option 3 — 14-day statutory cooling-off period

If you sign up to a Basic‑Fit membership online, you have a 14-day cooling-off period. Here’s how to use it:

1. Sign up online (not in the club)
2. Train free for 14 days
3. Cancel within 14 days via “Withdraw”
4. You receive your joining fee back (or pay only for the days used at the daily rate)

Important:

• Only applies to online sign-ups
• One-time only — Basic‑Fit keeps track of this
• Cancel in writing within 14 days of registration

This is explained in full in Cancelling Basic‑Fit month by month.

Option 4 — Free trial class for new members

Basic‑Fit occasionally offers promotional deals, such as:

• 1 day free via a partner promotion (Klarna, Albert Heijn Bonus, ING)
• Referral deal: a friend gets 2 weeks free with a new membership
• Student day with free access

Check the current deals at basic-fit.com under “Acties” before signing up.

Which option should you choose?

What if Basic‑Fit isn’t for you?

That’s perfectly normal. Not everyone is a good fit for Basic‑Fit. Alternatives:

• SportCity — slightly quieter, more personal (112 locations)
• TrainMore — all clubs included for €30/month (locations)
• Anytime Fitness — 24/7, smaller clubs (117 locations)
• Local boutique gym — more attention, higher price

Search on Gymsearch.nl for gyms by city. By region: Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Den Haag, Eindhoven.

Pitfalls when trying Basic‑Fit

1. Assuming a “1 month free” deal exists — it almost never does, only via the cooling-off period
2. Forgetting to cancel within the cooling-off period — your membership will then continue
3. Buying a day pass in the club rather than online (sometimes more expensive)
4. Using the Starter Kit as a returning member — not always possible
5. Applying for a new-member promotion as a returning member — check eligibility first

Short-term tip for one month of training

For a full comparison of all options: gym for 1 month and can you get fit in 1 month?.

Further reading: Basic‑Fit price per month · Cancelling Basic‑Fit month by month · Gym for 1 month · Get fit in 1 month