Gymophobics Plymouth

16/09/2026

Women of Gymophobics 🩷
Our instructors are the heart of Gymophobics and are a huge part of what makes us special!

✨ Meet Becky from Gymophobics Beverley ✨

After member Val badly fractured her wrist in January, and after surgery and 3 months in splints and casts, she finally got the go ahead to return to the gym. Since then, Val's recovery has been amazing, thanks to Becky's patience and determination in helping her work different muscles and rebuild strength and flexibility.

Thank you to Becky for her incredible hard work and for making such a wonderful difference to our members' lives 🩷

15/09/2026

Katharine has worked incredibly hard on the circuit and her results have been fantastic. We absolutely love having her in the gym and seeing her commitment week after week.

We use our Tanita Body Composition Scales to monitor much more than just weight, and Katharine’s results show some brilliant changes:
⬇️ Reduced body fat
⬇️ Reduced visceral fat – helping to support better long-term metabolic and heart health
⬆️ Increased muscle mass
⬆️ Increased bone mass

This is what real progress looks like. It’s not just about losing weight - it’s about building strength, supporting bone density, maintaining a healthy metabolism and improving mobility and independence for the future.

Katharine is quite literally future-proofing her body!
Well done, Katharine - you should be so proud!

Your local ladies-only gym. Gymophobics has helped over 250,000 women lose weight with our unique, and trademarked concept of Resisted Tension

14/09/2026

Bring a Friend Week is here!👭

It's National Fitness Day 2026 and this year's theme is Powered by You, so we want you to bring a friend in and show them what you love about Gymophobics🩷

From Monday 14th to Sunday 20th September, bring a friend along for a FREE trial session. No pressure, just come and try the circuit together✨

And if they love it and sign up for an annual membership, you'll each get a month free!🎉

Trial sessions need to be booked in advance with participating Gymophobics, just pop in, call or message us to grab a slot that week.

Tag the friend you're bringing along!👇

T&Cs:
You and your friend need to attend the trial session together in person, on any day 14th to 20th Sept. Bookings only please, we can't take walk ins.
Your friend needs to be new to Gymophobics (not been a member here in the last 3 months).
Trial participants must be 18+.
Health declaration form will need to be filled in by your friend before the session.
The month free is credited once your friend's first direct debit goes through successfully, and applies when signing up for an annual membership.
Can't be used with any other offer, and can't be backdated.
Standard membership terms apply, ask a member of the team if you want the details.

14/09/2026

Not sure how our machines work? Watch this quick tutorial on how to use one of our unique air resistance machines! 🎥💪
Save this video for your next visit with us! 📲

11/09/2026

We absolutely love celebrating our members and the amazing journeys they go on with us all around the country💕

✨Meet Kathryn from Gymophobics Hatfield✨

After feeling run down and slowly losing her strength and energy, Kathryn decided it was time to make a change. Just a few months later, she was already feeling more like herself again☺️
Here's what Kathryn had to say about her journey with Gymophobics:

“I came to the gym after slowly becoming very deconditioned over a period of 18 months and I was beginning to feel quite unwell. After only a few months I started to feel more my old self with my previous levels of energy and strength.

I never thought going to the gym would become my favourite part of the day, but the friendly and welcoming atmosphere is a great asset. The staff know everyone well, are always so positive and regularly update our programmes."

Thank you, Kathryn, for sharing your story with us. We're so proud to be part of your journey and can't wait to see what you achieve next 💕

09/09/2026

"I'M TOO OLD TO START NOW" ... 👵
It's probbaly one of the biggest excuses we tell ourselves with a lot of new things: a new language, playing an instrument and even exercise.

✨So we looked at the actual research. Here's what 3 major studies found:

A 2019 study of over 315,000 people (Saint-Maurice et al., JAMA Network Open) found that people who only started exercising in their 40s, 50s, and 60s had a 35% lower risk of early death, almost identical to people who'd been active their whole lives.

A 2023 study of over 22,000 people aged 80+ (Yan et al., Preventive Medicine) found that people who went from sedentary to active, even in their 80s and even with existing health conditions, still lived longer than those who stayed sedentary. Lead researcher Prof. Lijing Yan put it simply: "It's never too late to start. The key is to get active."

A 2025 review of 85 studies covering 7 million people (Yu et al., British Journal of Sports Medicine) found that people who switched from inactive to active were 22% less likely to die from any cause, and those who simply moved more saw a 27% drop in mortality risk.

The takeaway is the same every time: your body doesn't care what age you start. It rewards you either way.🎉

If you've been putting it off because you think it's "too late," it's not. Send us a message if you'd like some friendly advice on where to start. No pressure, no judgement.💕

07/09/2026

Team Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring? 🌳🍂🎄🌸
Comment your answers below!👇

05/09/2026

Just a snapshot of some of the reassessments we’ve done in Plymouth over the summer months.

You have all been working so incredibly hard, and it really shows!

We want to celebrate so much more than weight loss. We’re celebrating the women who have gained muscle mass and bone mass, reduced visceral fat, improved their overall body composition, and are becoming stronger and healthier.

Ladies, you are incredible!
We feel so lucky to get to work with so many amazing women and be part of your journeys.

Keep doing what you’re doing - your hard work is paying off!

04/09/2026

We love celebrating the incredible journeys of our members and the changes they make, both physically and mentally.

✨ Meet Jayne from Gymophobics Nantwich ✨

Before Jayne joined Gymophobics, she was experiencing the grief of losing her son, dad and husband in a short period of time. Jayne knew this was the time to look after herself and start a new chapter in her life, and a ladies-only gym seemed appealing.

Two years later, Jayne is still a member and recently completed a charity skydive for Epilepsy Research Institute UK, smashing her fundraising target with the support of the Nantwich Gymophobics community!

Here's what Jayne had to say about her journey:

"Gymophobics was amazing!! From all the staff who kept me motivated and focused, to all the lovely ladies who offered words of encouragement and support. But also overwhelmingly, the generosity of everyone who sponsored me and helped me raise a substantial amount towards my fundraising target.

So ladies, whatever struggles you have, join Gymophobics, give yourself some 'me time': 2 or 3 half-hour sessions per week and you will soon be feeling the benefits, both mentally and physically. I do and you can too!!"

Jayne, you are truly an inspiration to us all here at Gymophobics, and we thank you for sharing this journey with us. We love to see your happiness, confidence and achievements 🩷

02/09/2026

Your reviews make our day, every single time 💕

Not tried us yet? Grab a FREE GUEST VISIT and come see what all the fuss is about!✨