If the thought of walking into a big, noisy gym makes your stomach turn, you’re not alone. Research shows more than 65% of women avoid the gym due to fear of being judged (Arena Athletic, n.d.), and nearly nine in ten say they feel judged on their appearance while exercising (Balance, n.d.).
But there’s a better way to get fit—one that’s supportive, social, and far less overwhelming. At MoveHer Co in Mere, Wiltshire, we believe small group training for women is the sweet spot for building strength, confidence, and connection.
1. Personal Attention Without the Price Tag
In our women’s small group fitness classes, you get personalised coaching in a friendly, supportive setting. This means your trainer can correct your form, adapt exercises to your needs, and celebrate your wins—without the high cost of one-to-one sessions.
2. A Judgement-Free Environment
Fear of judgement stops 1 in 2 women from being active (Balance, n.d.). That’s why our women-only fitness classes in Mere are designed to be inclusive, supportive, and pressure-free. Everyone works at their own pace—no competition, just encouragement.
3. Motivation Through Community
It’s not just about the workout—it’s about the people beside you. Research shows that group exercise boosts motivation, creates lasting friendships, and helps women stay active longer (Yorks, Frothingham and Schuenke, 2022).
4. Functional Fitness for Real Life
Our Full-Body Function: Bands, Balls & Boards class uses a circuit format with each exercise as a station, combining resistance bands, stability balls, and balance boards. It’s designed to improve strength, stability, and mobility—skills you’ll use every day. Group programmes like this have a 70% long-term adherence rate (Hawley-Hague et al., 2016), making them sustainable and effective.
💬 Ready to experience supportive, women’s fitness in Mere?
Join our next small group session—spaces are limited, but the confidence, strength, and friendships you’ll gain are limitless.
References
Arena Athletic. (n.d.) A shocking number of women avoid the gym for fear of being judged. Available at: https://www.arenaathletic.com/Blog/a-shocking-number-of-women-avoid-the-gym-for-fear-of-being-judged/ (Accessed: 11 August 2025).
Balance. (n.d.) Nine in 10 women feel judged at the gym – the knock-on effect is alarming. Available at: https://balance.media/nine-10-women-feel-judged-gym-knock-effect-alarming/ (Accessed: 11 August 2025).
Yorks, D.M., Frothingham, C.A. and Schuenke, M.D. (2022) ‘Social support from group exercise is linked to greater physical activity, exercise identity, and quality of life in college students’, Journal of American College Health, 70(8), pp. 2460–2467. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9053316/ (Accessed: 11 August 2025).
Hawley-Hague, H., Horne, M., Campbell, M., Demack, S., Skelton, D.A. and Todd, C. (2016) ‘Multiple levels of influence on older adults’ attendance and adherence to community exercise classes’, Preventive Medicine, 87, pp. 149–159. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091743516300147 (Accessed: 11 August 2025).