Gymophobics Wickford

We know how daunting it can feel walking into a new gym for the first time. You might be wondering where everything is, what you're supposed to do, or feel like everyone else knows the ropes already.

The truth is, most of us have felt exactly the same at some point.

To help put your mind at ease, we've put together a guide to show you exactly what to expect from your first session with us. From the moment you arrive to the moment you head home.

Take a look before your first session👀

Ladies, if you remember your first visit to Gymophobics, we'd love to hear from you. How were you feeling before you came in, and how did you feel afterwards?

Your story might be just the reassurance someone else needs before taking that first step through the door 💜

OPEN DAY JULY 4th from 11am-2pm

An opportunity for all Ladies of Wickford and surrounding areas to come in and look around our Fitness Center. Book a slot to use the machines with Instructor Guidance. Take part in a ‘Body Blast’ or a Class. This is your chance to try us out for FREE. At Gymophobics Wickford in addition to a personalised program, one to one reviews, nutrition advice and classes; we also offer Diet Club and a Walking Group. We train Ladies of all ages who often worry they won’t be able to manage. This is the time to come and try. Call us on 01268931818 or email [email protected]

"It's just a period."

If you've ever been told this when talking about heavy bleeding, painful periods, or other menstrual health concerns, you're not alone.

This Fibroid Awareness Month, we're joining the call for better education, support, and action to help women and girls understand the signs of fibroids and get the help they deserve.

Fibroids can cause:

🌸Heavy periods
🌸Painful or irregular periods
🌸Tummy pain
🌸Lower back pain
🌸Needing to p*e more often
🌸Constipation
🌸Pain during s*x

And while they're often brushed off as "just period problems", these symptoms can have a significant impact on everyday life, making activities such as work, education, and socialising more difficult. You deserve support, and you have the right to seek medical advice and treatment.

Keep an eye on our stories this month as we share more about fibroids, the symptoms to look out for, and where to find support.

Ladies our ‘Barbecue Pack’ raffle is on! Tickets are £2.50 or x3 for £5. The pack comes with a variety of meat from our local butcher J Clarke & Sons and any excess funds will this year go to Debi pictured here with the lovely Sky Butcher, who lost everything she owned in a house fire last week. Debi has an autistic Son, Caleb and together they are trying to navigate their way through this traumatic time so please help us to help her. We are still collecting for Sky as well so if you have any clothing, toiletries, bedding etc it will be passed on to Sky as she continues her epic support of our Homeless Community. Thank you x

Ladies we look forward to many of you returning to the gym this week now that temperatures have dropped. It is possible that this could change and that temperatures could soar again and if this happens we now have a contingency plan relating to the opening hours which will be put in place details of which will follow in due course if needed. Please join our Gymophobics Members Only Page on FB for all updates that relate to members.
Meanwhile, whilst England remain in the World Cup, though most matches have to date, not affected our opening hours, on Wednesday 1st July, kick off is 5pm. As the World Cup is once every 4 years and 90% of the Country will be watching,the gym will close at 4pm on that day.
Thank you for your understanding and ‘Come on England’!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Personalised fitness ensures training is tailored to individual goals, abilities, and needs - making progress more effective, sustainable, and relevant to each person rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
A women-only space adds another layer by creating an environment where women can train without intimidation or comparison, often making it easier to focus, ask questions, and build consistency. Together, it supports both better results and greater confidence over time.

Women don’t outgrow strength training - it becomes more important with age.

The goal isn’t just to look fit.

It’s to be able to carry your shopping, get up off the floor easily, travel, play with your kids or grandkids, and keep doing the things you love for decades to come.
Strong is a lifelong investment. And it’s never too late to start

On Friday 26th June we are open 9am -2pm
No late opening X

Ladies we will be closing at 5.45pm today. 🥵😰😓

Ladies due to the weather warnings tomorrow, we will be closing between 12.30pm and 5pm. We will reopen at 5pm but if you are not going to be coming in, whether you have booked or usually pop in; please let us know as soon as possible. There will be NO classes tomorrow though Diet Club will still take place if enough members turn up. Keep safe ❤️