I belong to a women's gym and everyone is really kind and supportive. It's a totally different vibe to the mixed gym I used to belong to. We have lots of members who are retirement age and they are very social - they go for coffee after their classes and so on. They also get to classes early and help those of us who are chronically late to set up. I love doing the yoga class with the old ladies who have been doing it for 40 years. They're inspirational in a way that a 20 year old fembot can never be.
Even if the woman you don't like goes there don't let it put you off. If she can have an adverse impact on your health by keeping you away from the gym then you're letting her 'win'.
Try a few classes - the Les Mills classes are all about options. The instructors have to know how to tailor the classes to people who are pregnant, unfit or injured so they will push you to get results without injuring you and help you out with form if needed.
Last edited by Phteven; November 30th, 2011 at 07:18 AM.
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