Testimonials

I have always struggled with my weight most of my life and have never been entirely happy. In May 2008 I was at an all time low, I had had a back operation four years ago and the weight had just piled on. At my heaviest I couldn't even look in the mirror. I noticed an ad for a ladies only gym called Gymophobics and decided I’d had enough - it was time to do something.

The thought of going into a gym totally filled me with dread but all the girls were so friendly and of course it was ladies only. All the ladies who attend have one thing in common and that is to feel better about themselves.
The weight and inches dropped off gradually at first but once I started it got easier and easier. The circuit is also so easy to do and its enjoyable.

I am now at my target weight and feel great. My confidence has returned and I really enjoy shopping for clothes again. The girls are absolute stars and I've made some great friends as well.

BIG THANK YOU , I couldn't have done it on my own.

Amanda has lost a total of 4st 8lbs and over 57 inches!

I joined to become fit enough so that I could ride a Harley Davidson down route 66 and enjoy the trip. I did not have high expectations or expect to lose weight, but I did. After 19 months I had lost 8 stone 9pounds, and I have more energy, confidence and a whole new wardrobe.

The staff at Ipswich have been great, encouraging me and changing my programme every few weeks to help me maintain my weight loss. Everyone at the gym is really friendly which makes it a nice place to go.

Induction – 14-08-2007

Original goals – Get fitter to ride motorbike across USA, Lose weight and tone up all over.

Weight – Lost 8stone 9 pounds

Inches – Lost 94

BMI – Down 18.5

In January 2008, I was feeling particularly unhappy with the way I looked & felt, when I read an advertisement for Gymophobics.
After some thought, especially as ‘the gym was not for me’, I decided to ring & arrange a trial visit. After having a look round & listening to what the instructor has to say, I made the decision to join Gymophobics, Tamworth & arranged my first assessment for the next day. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made & I have not looked back since.

I attend the gym three to four times a week & with the help of my tailor-made programmes & regular re-assessments, combined with a healthy balanced diet I have lost 5 St 7 lbs & a massive 66.5 inches.

The support & encouragement I have received from all of the wonderful staff at Gymophobics has been invaluable & I know that attending the gym will help make sure I keep the weight off. I would not hesitate to recommend GYMOPHOBICS…

Lost 3 stone and lost 40½"

Lost 10% Body Fat. BMI Reduced by 7.7

June 08 I was asked when I was due to give birth this made me realise I needed to do something about my weight. I rang Gymophobics had a FREE guest visit and joined straightaway as it seemed friendly & relaxed. They took all my measurements and weight in a private room so straight away it put me at ease. Then they set me a personal program that suited the needs for me. My goal was to lose 3 stone so they also gave me Nutritional advice which really helped.

Every 8-10 weeks I was re-assessed to see my progress and they would then change my program. By them doing this it really helped keep me on track. I am now over the moon as I have reached my target weight. I have lost 3 stone and 40½ inches across my body. I now wear size 12 clothes instead of 18. I feel fabulous. I would recommend Gymophobics to everyone they have changed my life.

Thank You

For some time now I felt that I was not as fit or active as I was just a year ago. Then I saw the Gymophobics advert and thought perhaps this is it. Later my daughter Rosemary also saw the advert and mentioned it to me, yes I said, shall we join?
We booked a look see and were guests one afternoon and immediately joined Gymophobics that very day. After just a few sessions I began to feel more active and alert and am aware of my posture. I have always enjoyed the countryside and before joining Gymophobics I felt such enjoyment was disappearing, now I can look forward once again to such outdoor activities
I am enjoying my sessions and am amazed at the kindness and individual help all receive from the instructors. I am glad to be a member of such a friendly gym, joining Gymophobics is something I will never regret.

I have been a member of Gymophobics Ipswich for just over 3 years. I have always found the staff very friendly and approachable, and they always offer support and advice when needed.

Combined with an improved diet, Gymophobics has assisted me with considerable weight and inch loss, and I would definitely recommend as a great toning exercise. I enjoy the gym with its friendly and relaxed atmosphere where all the staff know you by name.

Induction 15-05-2006

Original goals – lose weight. Fitness, tone abs and waist.

Weight – Lost 3 stone

Inches – Lost 44.5

BMI – Down 7.7

I joined Gymophobics Ipswich to improve my self esteem as I had gradually crept up to a size 20. I am now a size 10, and shopping for clothes is no longer an ordeal for me!

The compliments I have received about my new shape and size are a boost to my confidence. It is no exaggeration to say that joining Gymophobics has been a life changing experience for me

Induction – 10-06-2006

Original goals – Lose inches, Lose dress sizes, tone up and improve self esteem.

Weight - Lost 4 stone

Inches – Lost 65.5

BMI – Down 8.7

Wendy is one of our longest serving members and one of our bubbliest, a lovely lady who frequently has the staff in stitches.

She joined right at the beginning, and she says: “The staff are so
friendly and really helpful, it is nothing like a conventional Gym”

Wendy has osteoarthritis of the lower back which has affected her sciatic nerve. She
says Gymophobics has strengthened the muscles in her back and eased her discomfort no end.

“I have also lost 14.5 inches and a stone in weight to boot, with the resistance exercise
and the dietary advice the instructors have given me. Gymophobics has changed my
life.”

Zoe lost 4 stone 4lbs- and 51 inches overall

“In 2007, my best friend asked me to be her bridesmaid- I was thrilled. However you can imagine my dismay, when, at the dress fitting, I realised I had gone up to a size 18. It was definitely time for action and so I decided to achieve weight loss and toning. After looking at a number of gyms, I came across Stafford Gymophobics. On a Guest Visit they showed me around and explained how their system for weight loss and figure shaping worked. My gran also wanted to keep healthy so we both enrolled.”
“This November I’m going to be a bridesmaid again- but now, thanks to Gymophobics, I’m going to be a size 10. I cannot recommend Stafford Gymophobics enough. It has given me the confidence to audition for the B&Q television advertising campaign. Ladies use Gymophobics because they don’t like spending hours in the gym and want to workout in non-intimidating, friendly environment.”

Sarah Clayes, 37, from Crewe joined Gymophobics and shed 5 stones in less than two years, swapping her size 18 clothes for a svelte size 10. Having dropped no less than five dress sizes she now looks so different that friends often fail to recognise her!

In May 2006, Sarah saw a photo of herself at a wedding and was horrified to see how big she had become. The mother-of-two, who works at Leigton hospital in Crewe, was frightened her trousers would rip due to her size. “I had seen a voucher in the newspaper that week offering a membership deal at Gymophobics, so I decided I had to join.”

Sarah weighed in at 14st 3lbs. When she discovered 47% of her body was fat she sat down and cried.

Sarah loves Gymophobics. “I am so pleased I pushed myself to take that first step. It has really changed me, and my life. The gym pushed me into action and helped me lose weight.” With the support of Gymophobics Instructors Sarah changed her lifestyle and that of her family by changing the way they view food.

"When I think back to how I used to eat it is quite horrifying. I just ate all the wrong things and far too much of it. Now, my husband Paul has lost weight too, and the children accept the new way we eat as normal. The hilarious thing is that many of y family and friends didn’t recognise me at first. The way I looked would change so much from week to week, that was how dramatic my weight loss was."

Sarah is now a slim 9st 4lbs and has maintained her goal weight for more than two years by keeping up with her 30 minute workouts at Gymophobics.