References
Randstad Recharge
"Very consciously ending your workday", "After the Challenge I started exercising more again", "Very fun to do this with my colleagues",
Randstad's experience experts talk about their Recharge experiences
Rituals Recharge
''At Rituals, we believe that when our employees invest in their well-being, they are more comfortable in their skin, and that affects their family, friends, children and people they meet on the street. It affects your whole environment.''
Irene Vernie (HR Director)
Google Recharge
Wondering what a 7-day #Recharge week looks like? Think stretch/sport videos, team building with your colleagues, healthy eating, new routines and better sleep. In this video, hear how the folks at Google liked it.
KLM Recharge
''I saw people's skin change in a week, people looked fitter. People were very enthusiastic and the team dynamic became closer. I found the involvement of everyone incredibly beautiful.''
Thus Wendy van der Toorn, Learning Consultant at KLM
JustBrands
At JustBrands, employees participated in the five-day #Recharge program. This helped them break patterns and feel more comfortable in their own skin. The #Recharge fit perfectly with JustBrands' mission to keep their people vital.
Earth Water Recharge
Reading Hidde de Vries' book on the #Recharge philosophy gave Henk Witteveen, founder of Earth Water, many insights into healthy living. As a result, he lost 12 kg and has developed energetic routines on healthy eating, yoga and focus. In this video you can hear his story.
KWF Recharge
At KWF, health is key, including for its own employees. Through the vitality program KWF vitaal, they came in contact with #Recharge. In this video you will hear more about the positive results of the #Recharge program among KWF employees.
Defense Recharge
''Because we do things like this, you see that we get to know each other better. In a different way than just wearing a uniform and going to work.''
Grip on finance Recharge
''Working from home brings several challenges for our consultants: finding a new rhythm, staying fit, maintaining focus and team spirit. The Recharge helps us with that.''
Young Capital Recharge
''We chose #Recharge because it has a very strong theoretical foundation.
Together with Recharge, we were able to look systematically and scientifically at the effects on the well-being of our employees.''
YourSurprise Recharge
''Because we did the Recharge as a team, we really encouraged each other. You motivate each other this way to keep going and finish the week, even when there is a dip.''
FitGirls Recharge
''Balance is created by setting priorities. This is exactly what you are going to do during the Recharge. You are going to take care of yourself and make sure you are at peace. You'll come back to balance completely.''
#Recharge in the media
Ziggo Sports
Founder of The Recharge Company Hidde de Vries talks to Ziggo Sport about how #Recharge came about.
TedX
Hidde de Vries was a guest speaker at TedX Delftsalon where he spoke about ''My antidote for stress.''
Show Today
Vivian Reijs tells Show Today about her participation in National Recharge Week.
Kukuru
Psychology of Success
Marie Claire
Online editor Yeliz Cicek tested the #Recharge program for Marie Claire. One of the topics she takes away from the #Recharge is focus. You can read her experiences here.
JAN Magazine
Although journalist Suus Ruis of the JAN followed the #Recharge during an unexpectedly challenging week, it brought her a lot. Read the article to discover how during this week she gained focus, became more aware of habits, thoughts and patterns and learned to listen to her body better.
Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan's Gabrielle participated in the Recharge. Read how she liked it here.
NEW DECO IDEAS
"We have found that actively paying attention to your mental and physical health, in the long run, has an effect on how you are in life."
Dr. Marcia Goddard Neuroscientist
Participants about #Recharge
''A fun and easy going way of detoxing both your body and mind. With lots of tips that will definitely keep you following after the Recharge!''
Vivian Reijs
Health Coach
''The program is innovative, practical and offers you huge tips, inspiration and recipes to live healthier and less stressful lives. Who wouldn't want that?''
Sanne Groot Koerkamp
Editor-in-Chief Glamour
"My pants are looser. Losing weight is definitely not a goal of the Recharge, but I'm not complaining."
Suus Ruis
Editor JAN Magazine
''Work pressure is a big challenge for many, but ultimately nothing more than a personal perception. The #Recharge program teaches you to put it into perspective.''
Marcia Goddard
Behavioral scientist Young Capital
''With a tough job, it's easy to get past yourself. The Recharge gives you the right tools to take optimal care of yourself again in one week and throw yourself back into your work (and private) with full energy!''
Kick Zandbergen
Head of Partner Business Solutions Benelux at Google
''Super fun to try out new habits in an approachable way. With some nice eye-openers and tips that I will continue to apply even after the Recharge.''
Wietske Bakker
Mindset influencer
"The Recharge has made me more aware of my diet and more relaxed. For me Recharge is a total program, it has given me much more energy in a week than I thought it would"
Kelly Boender
Consultant
''Not just a program, but a handbook for a complete healthy way of life. Super inspiring and easy to follow. Recharge's handbook stays on our coffee table permanently!''
Mascha Feoktistova
Vlogger
''I thoroughly enjoyed following the #Recharge Extreme. Without making too many changes to my lifestyle, I noticed an immediate difference. The app is super user-friendly, contains all tasty vegan dishes and the guidance is very good. In short, highly recommended.''
Justine Schellekens
Lawyer
''The Recharge came at exactly the right time for me: I felt rushed, always craving 'bad food' and felt bloated. The Recharge has made me more conscious of my time, no longer have 'sugar cravings' and get up fitter. And those 2 kilos off are great too!''
Linda van de Veen
Communications & PR Manager
''The Recharge program has given me a lot of insight into how to improve my energy levels in a simple way. I will definitely go through this program more often and a number of things I have already changed structurally."
Rob Huiting
Senior HR Advisor RTL Netherlands
''A fun approachable way to get your energy levels back up! Especially the media diet and the realization that a week without coffee is very doable I take away!''
Eria Wijnja
Psychologist
''The Recharge is a super fun challenge, which is why I filmed it every day. In the beginning you have to get used to the amount of products you are not allowed to buy in the supermarket. But in the end clean cooking turned out to be quite easy, and I still make the recipes weekly. Especially the different food gave me a lot of energy. I also found the guided yoga classes and meditations of 10-15 minutes superfine. And if I don't succeed, the reminders are great! Highly recommended.
Sanny Verhoeven
Vlogger and presenter
''Going through the Recharge program was a nice challenge, both mentally and physically. You are really taken out of your comfort zone, making you more aware of the choices you make in terms of food, exercise, smartphone use, etc. It requires quite a bit of adjustment and perseverance for the first few days, but by the middle of the week you feel you become fitter and more focused, a very pleasant experience. For me the Recharge worked as a boost for body and mind, highly recommended!''
Juriaan de Wit
Founder Branddaters
''#Recharge makes you realize what habits you have in terms of mind & body and in what ways you optimize both through small changes. Through a daily checklist, the program provides many tips, explanations, videos and even recipes that help with this recharge process. So that you not only change habits but also understand the underlying process. Especially the mind fitness and evening routine have brought me a lot of peace and energy and are the counterweight to my athletic lifestyle. I am amazed at the effect of this, very valuable! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to offer mind & body the right balance in an approachable, effective and professional way.''
Eline Zick
Concept developer
''The Recharge program has helped me regain my energy levels. Among other things by adjusting a number of daily routines. Besides these adjustments, the mind fitness exercises have also helped me structure my thoughts and thus reduce fatigue. In addition, the app is very easy to use so the threshold to get started is very low. All in all, I am very positive about the Recharge program and would definitely recommend it if you want to learn in an easy and fun way how you can work to increase your energy level and structure your thoughts to make you feel good about yourself.''
Flore Nederlof
Finance
'''The #Recharge Extreme is a super nice program where you slowly but surely change your routine. It works nicely to make small adjustments all the time, making these changes easier to keep up, and at the end you still managed to achieve great results that are also good to keep up once the Recharge is completed. Despite a sometimes busy job, the relatively short assignments you can do at home allow you to easily schedule them into your day. After Recharge, you can also watch all the days back, allowing you to repeat the tutorials later if necessary, which is also super fun!All in all, I had a very nice experience and feel a lot more energetic!''
Stephanie van Tuyll
Physician
''The #Recharge program is very interesting, it contains many tips and tricks to recharge yourself again and better. Although you already know a lot of them, it is nice to be able to put them into an app, such as getting up at the same time every day or taking cold showers. I also really like the recipe book! It's something different from the recipes you find on many websites and it has given me a lot of inspiration for plant-based recipes. I have definitely kept a few favorites from it, even after the Recharge I still regularly consult the recipe book!
Michelle Lenkens
Care Quality Officer
''By starting the #Recharge Extreme 3 weeks before my ski vacation, I had a great opportunity to prepare myself optimally for it. With a standard rhythm in the morning, a good diet and lots of exercise, I felt very fit at the beginning of the vacation. I especially liked the fixed morning pattern. I always wanted that, but if you can stay in bed longer in the morning, it is attractive. The motivation was there but #Recharge gave me the grip to really do this and keep it up. I usually used mind fitness at the end of the day, this way I could clear my head properly after a hectic day at work and have a relaxing evening. All in all, I would definitely recommend the app!''
Ester Kieboom
Social Supervisor
''I personally really like planning, so I loved being able to 'tick off' lists. Finishing a to-do list by filling in boxes gave me a good feeling, this also contributed to my motivation to be active with the parts. In addition, I enjoyed being busy with my physical and mental health. Because I was now more conscious with, for example, no more screens an hour before bedtime, I noticed that I slept better. I also found the cold shower a discovery, which I still do regularly now!''
Sophie de Jong
Business Consultant
''The program is contagious. I regularly did the mindfulness and experienced it as very pleasant. It could have been longer for me. Kyra has a pleasant voice to listen to. I am also sensitive to finishing lists and yes, to earning points. So, as bad as it seemed to me, I started cold showering anyway.... Terrible the first few times, but later I started to like it, especially the feeling after showering. So I will keep that. So all in all it worked very motivating.''
Maaike Kieft
Deputy Director
''Thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Recharge. The beginning was difficult, especially no coffee, rearranging your day and finding ingredients you didn't know existed before. After a few days you are surprised with new energy, discovery of flavors you didn't taste before and an overall feeling of literally well being! Good to do this 2x a year to stay aware. Moreover, it is fun to do (also/especially with your team) and provides a lot of conversation!''
Stefan van den Berg
Managing Director Lexa.co.uk
''The #Recharge Extreme was a special experience. I will definitely keep the cold showering and mindfulness in it. I also stopped snoozing and drinking coffee. It's good to notice for once what effect these things have on you and to keep up the things that work well. I would definitely recommend the #Recharge. It is good to be aware of how you can affect your energy level and with some simple adjustments
notice a difference already!''
Dorien Schneiders
Consultant
''We noticed that unexpectedly 100% working from home presents several challenges for our consultants, such as finding a new rhythm, staying fit, maintaining focus and team spirit, among others. On these points, #Recharge Special Edition helps us!''
Robin van Veenhuisen
Founder and managing director GRIP on finance
''Fine app with clear instructions that point you in the right direction to adopt the best patterns in your daily life and boost a healthier lifestyle in the meantime. Especially incorporating a morning routine was really a positive change for me."
Joost Adriaanse
Student
"Sometimes someone just needs to remind you how important it is to live in balance. And that's what Hidde does with the Recharge. Not only does he explain in clear words the pitfalls of a life full of haste, workload and stress, but he also comes up with practical and clear solutions. In one week make the start for a healthier life. Who wouldn't want that?"
Maaike Homan
Journalist for BNR & Trouw, among others
''#Recharge has really helped me achieve new goals! There are many offerings in the field of getting fit & vital, but I found #Reacharge stood out because of the competition element. Together with my buddy we took on the challenge and achieved super results! And on top of that you get tips & tricks that really get you thinking and change your lifestyle. So I say; GO FOR IT! ''
Femke Grin
Project Manager
"Especially the digital detox (no television, tablet, mobile and laptop after 9:30 p.m.) went well for me. You have oceans of time left for other things around the house. I had a little more trouble getting up half an hour earlier and snoozing, but on the other hand I really liked the cold shower."
Renu Gangapersad
Finance Manager
'"I experienced the week as very positive. It helped me tremendously by preparing me well with the book. The mindfulness, yoga and breathing exercises have given me the peace and energy I have been looking for for a long time."
Mad Blom
HR officer RTL Netherlands
''From now on I will do the Recharge a few times a year to reset my body every time. You really notice what it does to you; the combination of good nutrition, exercise and mindset exercises. I am full of energy and I am ready for the summer!
Felicia Schreiner
Brand Activation Manager
''The Recharge is practical and useful. From the first day you feel armed against the speed of our daily existence: your battery is charged after 7 days and after your personal "update" it doesn't drain anymore either! Highly recommended!''
Ton Keunen
HR Director Albelli and Drukwerkdeal
"I think mental health is very important so I was very excited when I started the #Recharge. It is very nice to do meditation and fitness exercises so you can start your day full of new energy. Furthermore, the recipes are versatile, delicious and healthy! Furthermore, being in a group with friends or colleagues, for example, motivates you to complete your exercises and get your points in. The app creates awareness in the busy world we currently live in so it definitely makes a welcome addition to your day!"
Merel Janssen
Lawyer
''I loved the food tips and the shopping list and recipes were very nice and supportive. It was nice to have examples and videos for exercising. I liked the mind fitness module, very supportive of sitting still and meditating. I also enjoyed the stretch with Eline, especially as a change from the workouts. I also found many useful tips about focus, rest, concentration, priority lists, etc. In short, an app packed with useful, actionable and healthy tips and supportive videos and exercises.''
Jannie Kieft
Mediator
''Clear app based on 3 pillars; energy, focus and happiness. Mindfitness audios are clear, fine voice and good intonation. Fitness exercises simple and easy to perform at home. Also a nice overview with varied recipes, clear description and ingredient list. The teamwork and game element (you can tick and keep a score of challenges you've completed) also motivates you to stick with it.''
Nicole Schenkelaars
Physician
'''The #Recharge program really feels like customization. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, the tips are immediately applicable. Very nice that you get a weekly menu with a shopping list to get started easily. The recipes are also very tasty and easy to prepare. The app is a handy tool in the process and you also learn a lot about the motivation behind certain recommendations and tips from the recharge. A recommendation for anyone who wants to give vitality more space in his or her busy life in an accessible way.''
Pascal Veenhof
Creative Producer
''The Recharge Company made me realize how with small 'adjustments' in my daily life I can make myself feel a lot fitter! The app is clear and the recipe book consists of clear recipes with nice pictures. Highly recommended!''
Laura Bader
Springest Review
"A varied and science-based program that actually makes you fitter! A nice bonus is that Recharge makes you think more consciously about nutrition, exercise and rest."
Maurijn Stoeten
HR Consultant
''Super experience! I feel more vital, fitter and I have more energy. Delicious recipes and pleasant working app. I am definitely taking things from this that I will continue to implement in my daily life.''
Julia Bouws
Springest Review
''The #Recharge broke fixed patterns with me. More peace and regularity. Less flying from A to B. Or standing still more often: great progress!"
Evelien van Doorn
Brand Manager