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06/11/2026

Sally walked into her first ever gym session at 80. She’s now 93, and still going three times a week. 💪

Meet Sally from Gymophobics Colchester!

Fun fact: it took Sally a whole year to pluck up the courage to come in. So if you’re feeling nervous, you’re in very good company. 💗

Sally joined in 2014, and 12 years on she’s still loving her tailored circuit (and the coffee and chat afterwards ☕). She even persuaded her daughter to join, and now they go together.

Every day you have the power to choose, and Sally chose to start at 80. Isn’t she brilliant?

04/11/2026

Ever wondered why some weeks you feel unstoppable and others you can barely get off the sofa? 👀

Men’s hormones follow a 24-hour rhythm, while ours follow a monthly cycle 🔄 Watch our little uterus on its journey through each phase to see what’s happening in your body and how you can adapt your workouts to match.

Whether you’re in your cycle, going through the menopause or out the other side, the most important thing is being kind to your body at every stage 💕

02/11/2026

Prebiotic or probiotic? 🤔 If you thought they were the same thing, you’re not alone. We did too! It’s Global Prebiotics Week, so let’s clear it up 🌱

🦠 Probiotics are the live good bacteria themselves. Think those little yoghurt shots like Actimel, plus yoghurt, kefir and kimchi.

🌾 Prebiotics are the food for those good bacteria. They’re a type of fibre your body can’t break down, so it travels down to your gut where the friendly bacteria get to tuck in.

So if Actimel adds the good guys, prebiotics are what keep them fed and happy 💕 Best friends, basically 🤝

The good news? You don’t need a special drink for prebiotics. You’re probably already eating some! You’ll find them in everyday foods like:
🧄 Garlic, onions and leeks
🥣 Oats and flaxseeds
🍎 Apples
🍄 Mushrooms
🍫 Cocoa powder (yes, really!)
🫘 Lentils and canned beans
🥔 Rice and potatoes (cook them, let them cool and they’re even better)
🥬 Beetroot, seaweed and asparagus

There’s no need to overhaul everything you eat. Just try adding one or two of these to meals you already love, like a handful of lentils in your bolognese or a sprinkle of flaxseeds on your morning oats.

Was this food for thought... or food for your gut? 😉 Let us know below 👇

01/11/2026

Happy November ❤️

30/10/2026

Who is watching the traitors final tonight?
Would you be a traitor or a faithful? 🫣

30/10/2026

Trick or treat? 🎃🍬 Time to put your fitness knowledge to the test!
Watch the reel, keep count and let us know in the comments how many you got right 👇
No peeking at the answers first! 😉

Got a fitness myth you've always wondered about? Put it in the comments and our instructors might bust it in a future post 💕

29/10/2026

HI All!
We are happy to announce that we are collecting bags as from now until Sat 7th close time 12pm ☺️😁!
Please bring 🙏 any loved and unused bags to our Gym🎒 🙏
Thank you so much for amazing support ❤️

28/10/2026

Just look at Korrin go! 💕

10kg and 19.75 inches lost at Gymophobics Basildon, one 30-minute workout at a time 👏

Korrin, you're an inspiration to so many women who are thinking about taking that first step. Proof that small steps really do add up!

Have you had your 30 minutes today? 💪

26/10/2026

Were you an Refreshers girl, a Flying Sauces fan, or did you save your pocket money for a Sherbet Fountain? Tell us below! 👇

24/10/2026