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Brenda Hunt visited Gymophobics for the first time in 2007 after her 64th birthday.
A sufferer of bronchitis and wear and tear on the lower spine, Brenda hadn’t been able to do exercise for many years. She had gained weight and her health had deteriorated.
After her initial session at Gymophobics, Brenda left feeling liberated and ready to change her life.
Brenda said: “I didn’t know what to expect and I was quite nervous but Jo McGee, the owner of Gymophobics, made me so welcome. She made me realise that I had taken a massive step towards creating a new me. We put together my own personal fitness plan which I had to follow for just 30 minutes three times a week.” Like many Gymophobics members, Brenda had struggled with her weight for a long time.

Jo McGee, explained: “We see ladies of all ages, shapes and sizes struggling with the same issues day in day out. It’s our job to motivate ladies to come to the gym and to encourage them wherever we can. Because we are figure shaping for inch and weight loss, there is no need to get changed out of your everyday clothes.
“All of my gym team including myself have had or have got weight issues, which I think is important if we are to empathise and support people with their problems.” Once suffering from high blood pressure, obesity and poor mobility, with support from Gymophobics, Brenda has transformed her life. To date she has lost 2.5 stones and a total of 70 inches from her upper arms, bust area, waist, tummy and thighs.

Brenda’s husband, Tom decided to join his wife at Gymophobics initially to provide some moral support.
Since then he’s seen such an impact on his own health and fitness that he’s recommending Gymophobics to his friends. Tom said: “I tried Gymophobics for a month to see whether or not I liked it. I soon became addicted as it was so easy and comfortable. I also made some new acquaintances to chat to as I was doing my exercise. It certainly didn’t feel like I was at the gym. “I couldn’t understand how I could possibly lose weight and lose my tummy when there was not a treadmill, bike or rowing machine in sight.”

In the first eight weeks Tom lost 9lbs in weight and 9.5 inches – three of which came off his stomach.
He said: “Brenda and I joined on a membership sharing scheme, which made exercise even more affordable.


“Not only is Gymophobics making us lose pounds, it’s also helping us to save pounds
 

Julie Flagherty, after 10 weeks has lost the most ever for Stockport, 28lbs in weight and an amazing 29 inches, Well Done Julie, keep up the good work x

 

Margaret - 115645

"I have just had my first reassessment after ten weeks of joining Gymophobics and have lost an amazing 20.6lbs and 21 inches, WOW WOW WOW :)

 

Becky - 109620

"I joined Gymophobics in Stockport desperate to lose weight after giving birth to my 2nd child.  Child birth left me with severe nerve damage all down my left side, my mobility was very poor and I really did believe that there was very little hope for me.
Joining Gymophobics is the best thing that I have ever done.  I can now walk without the aid of walking sticks, I can stand up straight and can now enjoy family days out in the park without getting tired.
Todate I have lost 11.8lbs and 10.5 inches, my body fat has decreased quite a lot too.
I am so happy with what I have achieved!

 

Madge - 109778

Madge joined us at the age of 84.  Her mobility was very limited and she was feeling very unfit.  Ten weeks later, Madge is a whole 7lbs lighter and 12 inches smaller.  She claims that she still enjoys her biscuits with her afternoon tea and is looking forward to her next reassessment.

 

Rebecca - 109763

"I joined Gymophobics as I have a false arm and find exercise in a big gym daunting and very difficult.  The Gym team are lovely, they have helped me every step of the way and no one laughs or stares at me when I have to exercise slightly different than everyone else.  I am so pleased I found Gymophobics, they have helped me to lose 10 inches and half a stone.  I feel so much more confident for joining the gym, its like a dream come true".

 

Linda - 72090

"I walked into Gymphobics not really wanting to lose weight as I was very happy with the way I looked.  I wanted to tone up and tighten.  After a number of weeks, my clothes started to feel loose and I really started to feel good about myself.  I started to change my eating habbits and the weight just started to disappear before my eyes.  I could not believe it.  I go to the gym 3 times a week in my lunch break as I dont even have to get changed, it's great!  So far I have lost 46 inches and 3 stones in weight.  My body fat is now back to normal.  Clothes fit me wonderfully, I am delighted and proud to be Gymophobic"