Pernilla Stålberg, 31, didn’t think she needed to change gyms — until she tried Hagabadet. Today, she’s been a member for over a year and has no intention of ever going back to a regular gym again.

A new level of training and well-being

It all started with a trial week gifted by a friend. Pernilla was already a member at another gym, but after just one week at Hagabadet, she quickly canceled her old membership and never looked back.

– I could tell right away that this was something completely different. The atmosphere here makes you want to stay. It’s as far from an ordinary gym as you can get.

She loves the variety of classes available. From dance-inspired workouts – perfect for her, since she used to dance for many years – to water training, which has quickly become her new favorite! Once a week, she also attends a calming lymphatic yoga session.

– I’ve never found this kind of range anywhere else.

“It felt like I was in heaven”

For Pernilla, being a member means so much more than just working out.

– When you become a member at Hagabadet, it’s like stepping into heaven – and you never want to go back to a dull gym on earth again. It’s an experience, a feeling, a complete package.

In a life that often moves at a fast pace, recovery is just as important as movement for Pernilla.

– I love combining my workouts with moments of stillness. Taking time in the sauna, sinking into a hammock in the Curman relaxation room, or warming up in the red light room – it’s the best way to recharge.

An investment in the future

Pernilla is clear about what her membership means to her.

– I truly see this as an investment in myself, now and in the future. And if you want to invest in your health and your well-being, Hagabadet is the obvious choice.

Click the image below and join Pernilla on an inspiring tour of Hagabadet Haga, where she shares her favorite spots and top tips!

Maria Olsson, 59, has been a member of Hagabadet for eight years. She trains three to four times per week, often engaging in different forms of water exercise.

– Water training is a form of exercise that suits me. I also participate in dance classes, like Zumba or BodyCircle, from time to time.

Movement and exercise are as important to Maria as balance in life. She also visits Hagabadet for rest and relaxation.

“Hagabadet is my recovery place, my oasis in a hectic everyday life.”

My job as a supervisor is demanding and can be stressful. It’s nice to walk to Hagabadet and step through the doors. The feeling is just as nice every time; I feel the calmness already at the reception.

Maria sometimes sits in one of Hagabadet’s rooms to work for a while.

– It’s good to change environments occasionally, and there’s a pleasant calm throughout the house. Sometimes I bring knitting and sit and craft in the Library. It’s always a cozy moment that provides both peace and energy.”

Movement and recovery provide new energy

Maria usually walks to Hagabadet. It takes about twenty minutes.

– Sometimes, on the walk there, I think, “Today I’m tired; I’ll probably take the tram home.” But after a visit, whether for exercise, treatment, or rest, I almost always feel re-energized and end up walking home as well.

In 2020, Hélene was in Peru. On her way to the airport bus in Lima, she fell and shattered her elbow. The injury required surgery and eight weeks in a cast. Shortly afterward, the pandemic began.

– During the pandemic I got stuck in a spiral of Netflix and chocolate. I became low, tired, and felt worse and worse. When I was diagnosed with diabetes, it was a wake-up call, says Hélene Stendahl.

Right after receiving her diabetes diagnosis, Hélene began her health journey. It started with daily walks, but she soon grew tired of that.

– I started thinking about what else I could do. Regular gyms didn’t appeal to me at all—it just wasn’t me. I had been eyeing Hagabadet for a while when I saw a trial offer. At first, I mostly did yoga and water aerobics. Training with gym machines wasn’t even on my radar back then, says Hélene, and continues:

– I had a lot of preconceptions. For example, with classes like Body Circle, I thought it would just be full of ‘slim sylphs,’ but I was wrong. Now I’ve been training for a year and a half and I’m completely hooked..

Hélene is a textbook example of how it’s never too late to start training and commit to a healthier lifestyle.

– That I would have arm muscles at my age—I never thought it possible! Today, both my knees and my balance are much better, I can walk up stairs without a problem, and I feel better than I have in ten years, both physically and mentally.

When she first tried machine workouts, a level 4 weight felt heavy for Hélene. Today she’s lifting level 8–9 at her favorite Body Circle class.

– Most weeks I go three times. It’s a good routine and gives me a great start to the day. There’s such a wonderful atmosphere at Hagabadet’s classes, completely free of pressure. The only person I’m competing with is myself. I could never have imagined that training could give such a rush!

Something Hélene especially values at Hagabadet is the balance between benefit and enjoyment.

– Being a member at Hagabadet is more than just training—it’s a subscription to a healthy lifestyle. I can’t imagine giving it up now. I’ll continue prioritizing my membership. The money I used to spend on fast food, takeaway, and unhealthy habits, I now invest in my health.

Today Hélene feels great, and her insulin levels are below the diabetes threshold—even when she treats herself to something extra. She was delighted to enjoy a semla on Shrove Tuesday, offered by Hagabadet, without any worries.

– I’ve found the path to holistic health—a balanced lifestyle with both movement and rest. And I’ve also gained a new community. As a member at Hagabadet, I’m never alone.

Hélene is eager to encourage others who are searching for a healthier, more balanced lifestyle to join Hagabadet.

– Just a couple of years ago, I was sitting alone at home thinking, ‘Is this how it’s going to be now?’ Today I know better. Choosing to invest in your well-being is a decision you will never regret. Because if you ignore your health—what do you really have to look forward to?
 
 

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