Gymophobics HULL

We are so proud that we have so many amazing women to celebrate at Gymophobics!💕

Meet Janet from Gymophobics Aldridge!✨

Since joining in July 2024, Janet has lost an amazing total of 14.7kg and an incredible 32 inches! However, it is not just about the physical changes, from digital classes and bootcamps, to getting involved in social events and supporting her fellow members, Janet has embraced every part of Gymophobics 🌸

Janet loves Gymophobics so much that she has now joined the Aldridge Instructor Team as an Assistant! 🎉

Thank you, Janet, for all your hard work, positivity and for being such a wonderful part of Gymophobics community!💕

We are kindly asking for tombola donation prizes for our annual macmillancancer coffee morning! 💚

We are looking at holding this on Monday 28th September! 🩷

Let’s make this the most successful fundraising year yet! 💚

If you could go back and give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be? 🩷

Share it with us in the comments below. You never know, your words could be exactly what someone else needs to hear today ✨

Walking into a gym on your own can feel daunting. We get it 🩷

The lovely thing is that most of our members join Gymophobics on their own, but many leave with friendships they never expected to make.

One of our members summed it up perfectly:
"I feel so much better in myself and I really enjoy it. As an added bonus, I've gained a social life too and formed fantastic friendships."

Sometimes the biggest change isn't just how you feel physically. It's finding people who cheer you on, make you laugh and keep you coming back. 💪

“I don’t want to lift weights because I don’t want to get bulky…”

This is one of the biggest myths we hear from women, but strength training is actually one of the best things you can do for your body as you get older 🩷

It helps support:
✨ Fat loss
✨ Muscle strength
✨ Bone health
✨ Balance and confidence

And did you know women are recommended to complete 60-150 minutes of strength training every week?
That’s just 2-5 Gymophobics sessions! 🙌

Strength training helps your body in more ways than you might think. It supports your metabolism, helps maintain bone density, improves strength for everyday life and can help you feel more confident in what your body can do.

The goal isn’t choosing between cardio and strength training. It’s about finding a balance.

❤️ Cardio helps support your heart, lungs and fitness
💪 Strength training helps support your muscles, bones and independence

Together, they help you build a stronger, healthier body for life.

And remember… lifting weights won’t make you bulky. It helps you become stronger, fitter and more confident 🩷

Most of you are probably on holiday, relaxing in the sunshine... or maybe just having a scroll on your lunch break 👀☀️
So, we've got a little challenge for you... our Gymophobics Crossword! 🧩
Think you've got all the answers? Comment a 💪 below to show you've been working your most powerful muscle... your brain! 🧠
Then tag a friend and see if they get on!

P.s Watch out for our stories for the answers!✨