ABOUT US

A Ladies-Only Gym Built Around Real Women

Gymophobics is the ladies-only gym helping thousands of women feel stronger, fitter and confident through supportive, expert-led thirty-minute sessions.

A ladies-only health and fitness franchise built by women, for women, all across the UK

Gymophobics is a ladies-only health and fitness franchise that has helped over 250,000 UK women achieve their goals. Our trademarked Resisted Tension programme is the foundation of success, and it has allowed us to open centres across the country.

The Gymophobics story is built on real, lived experience

Gymophobics first opened its door in Lichfield in 2003. It was founded with a passion for creating a space where women can feel comfortable, confident, and free from judgement while exercising.

The focus is on providing a friendly, inclusive environment where women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels can work towards their health and wellbeing goals at their own pace.

What Is resisted tension? The revolutionary trademarked programme that makes every Gymophobics workout unique and unlike anything you will find in a conventional gym anywhere else in Britain

Resisted Tension is performed by repetitively squeezing and holding muscles in a contracted state. 

Combining isometric contractions with resistance exercise had never been done before, and it is unique enough to have earned its own trademark.

It remains the only exercise system of its kind in the UK, at the heart of what we do.

Our centres are designed differently and built entirely around real women like you

Step inside a Gymophobics centre and you won’t find treadmills, rowing machines, mirrors or free weights. Instead, you’ll have an instructor with you throughout your visit, delivering a personalised programme based on your own personal goals.

You can even pre-book your thirty minute session, so there’s no overcrowding and never any long wait for our specialist AIR equipment.

Trusted by thousands of women across the UK

For over 20 years, Gymophobics has helped thousands of women improve their fitness, confidence and wellbeing through supportive coaching and proven programmes.

"I am happy that I discovered Gymophobics for myself, it’s been a lifestyle changing challenge for me."

Kayleigh

"I am extremely grateful to all the girls at Gymophobics, they have literally changed my life.”

Lianne

"I have been so happy with the results it is beyond what I could have hoped for – it really has changed my life for the better!”

Annabelle