---
title: "Training & recovery blog | Fit Square Almere"
url: https://fitsquare.nl/en/blog
description: "Articles on EGYM training, recovery and healthy ageing from the Fit Square physiotherapy team in Almere."
lang: en
---

# Insights, training & wellbeing

Articles on EGYM training, recovery, healthy ageing and getting started — written by the physiotherapists behind Fit Square.

## Losing weight without losing muscle: why strength training is the key

If you only chase the scale, you lose muscle mass too. Here is how to lose fat while keeping your muscle — with strength training and the EGYM Body Scan at Fit Square Almere.

August 1, 2026 5 min
https://fitsquare.nl/en/blog/afvallen-zonder-spierverlies

## Exercising again after an injury or surgery: how to build up safely

Your physiotherapy has ended, but you want to get stronger without relapsing. Here is how to build up safely after an injury or surgery with guidance at Fit Square Almere.

August 1, 2026 5 min
https://fitsquare.nl/en/blog/sporten-na-blessure-of-operatie

## What is your Bio-Age? How EGYM determines your biological age

Your Bio-Age is your biological age, measured from strength, cardio fitness, flexibility and body composition. Here is how the EGYM Bio-Age measurement works at Fit Square in Almere.

August 1, 2026 5 min
https://fitsquare.nl/en/blog/bio-age-biologische-leeftijd

## Supervised training without a referral: how does it work?

At Fit Square in Almere you train under the guidance of physiotherapists without a referral from your GP. Read how that works and how it differs from physiotherapy.

August 1, 2026 5 min
https://fitsquare.nl/en/blog/trainen-zonder-verwijzing

## Choosing a gym in Almere: a physio guide

Looking for a gym in Almere? A physiotherapist explains what to look for and why Fit Square's EGYM concept is the smart choice for your health.

April 26, 2026 7 min
https://fitsquare.nl/en/blog/sportschool-almere-kiezen-gids

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