Gymophobics Pitsea

Gymophobics Pitsea Gymophobics is a ladies only, 30-minute workout Centre that provides a fun & friendly environment for women. Message now to request a free visit.

Take small steps everyday 💖
24/11/2025

Take small steps everyday 💖

What is the HbA1c test and why is it important? GPs often do HbA1c tests to check and diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes...
24/11/2025

What is the HbA1c test and why is it important?

GPs often do HbA1c tests to check and diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes.

HbA1c, also called glycated haemoglobin, measures the sugar (glucose) in your blood over the past 2–3 months. Glucose can stick to your red blood cells, and when your body can’t use the sugar properly, more of it builds up in your blood. Because red blood cells live for around 2–3 months, the HbA1c test gives a long-term picture of blood sugar, rather than just a one-off snapshot.

HbA1c can be used to diagnose both diabetes and pre-diabetes, giving an early insight into your health and helping you to take action if needed.

A high HbA1c means there’s too much sugar in your blood, which can increase the risk of diabetes complications, such as problems with your eyes and feet.

At Gymophobics, regular movement can help keep blood sugar steady, reduce diabetes risk, and improve overall wellbeing - all in a supportive, friendly space.

(Speak to your GP or practice diabetic nurse if you're concerned about your HbA1c results.)

Strong women 💪🏻 💖
22/11/2025

Strong women 💪🏻 💖

Sometimes the best way to recharge isn’t more coffee or scrolling on your phone - it’s stepping away, taking a breath, a...
20/11/2025

Sometimes the best way to recharge isn’t more coffee or scrolling on your phone - it’s stepping away, taking a breath, and giving yourself a little pause.

Even a short break can help you reset, refocus, and feel ready to take on the rest of your day.

Why do Gymophobics use specialised air resistance machines? Air resistance machines are significantly kinder to the join...
20/11/2025

Why do Gymophobics use specialised air resistance machines?

Air resistance machines are significantly kinder to the joints. 🦴 🩻

They provide smooth, consistent resistance without the effects of inertia and momentum found in traditional weight-stack machines. 🏋🏼‍♀️

This mechanism dramatically reduces the sudden, high impact forces that can strain muscles, tendons, and connective tissues.

Due to the reduced joint stress and controlled movement, air resistance machines are commonly used in medical and physical therapy settings to safely build strength and mobility in patients with chronic conditions or those recovering from surgery. 🏥

At Gymophobics we pride ourselves on being able to offer a low impact form of strength training to all women including those with health conditions, injuries and chronic pain ❤️

‼️ ATTENTION ‼️The gym is CLOSED today due to a burst water main, gas leak and power outage on the whole street. We are ...
18/11/2025

‼️ ATTENTION ‼️

The gym is CLOSED today due to a burst water main, gas leak and power outage on the whole street.

We are sorry for any inconvenience

Sam xx

***UPDATE power back on business as usual tomorrow (Wednesday 19th)***

Exercise isn’t just about aesthetics.It’s about future-proofing your body and staying strong, independent, and healthy f...
17/11/2025

Exercise isn’t just about aesthetics.
It’s about future-proofing your body and staying strong, independent, and healthy for years to come.

This World Diabetes Awareness Day, we’re shining a light on how powerful movement can be. Just 30 minutes of gentle, con...
14/11/2025

This World Diabetes Awareness Day, we’re shining a light on how powerful movement can be.

Just 30 minutes of gentle, consistent exercise can help manage blood sugar, boost energy, and support long-term health.

At Gymophobics we make that achievable - with a safe, supportive space where every woman can move at her own pace and feel confident doing it.

8 weeks postpartum - how incredible is the female body! 🤸🏼I gave birth to my first child shortly before my 38th birthday...
14/11/2025

8 weeks postpartum - how incredible is the female body! 🤸🏼

I gave birth to my first child shortly before my 38th birthday. 🤰
This is classed as an ‘advanced maternal age’ (geriatric pregnancy)

Im sharing this post to show that a healthy lifestyle is fundamental to a successful pregnancy, birth and recovery at any age.❤️

Exercise during pregnancy benefits both the mother and baby by helping manage weight, improve mood, and reduce the risk of complications like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure.
It can also make labor and recovery easier by strengthening muscles, improving circulation, and boosting energy levels.

I believe that building a strong body prior to pregnancy, maintaining movement during pregnancy and eating a nutritious diet is what assisted me in having a healthy low risk pregnancy, a quick labour, a fast recovery and a very healthy baby 👶🏼 💙

I adapted exercise where needed and listened to my body 🧘🏼‍♀️
I used exercise to reduce stress, mobilise the body and maintain strength 💪🏻

Some days just a dog walk was enough 🐶
Other days, I was instructing bootcamp and completing our 30 minute exercise circuit.🏋🏼‍♀️

Every person is different, every pregnancy is different and every trimester is different.

Do what feels right for you, make adaptations where needed and always consult a healthcare professional first ❤️

Sam
Owner - Gymophobics Pitsea

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Meet this wonderful lady Lynn, an ex member who has just rejoined us 💕💕💕Lynn was forced to leave the gym 2 years ago due...
11/11/2025

Meet this wonderful lady Lynn, an ex member who has just rejoined us 💕💕💕

Lynn was forced to leave the gym 2 years ago due to her ill health.
Since then Lynn has overcome and dealt with a number of difficult circumstances and health issues including cancer ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

Lynns positive attitude and willingness to fight for her health has helped her manage her health issues and overcome cancer 💪🏻

Lynns goal at Gymophobics is to build strength 🏋🏼‍♀️ improve her physical and mental wellbeing being 💪🏻 and make friends ❤️

She has already signed up for our Christmas party and is feeling great after just 2 gym sessions 💃🏻 💃🏻 💃🏻

We hope that Lynn’s story will encourage and inspire other ladies who are battling with physical and mental health ❤️❤️❤️

Gymophobics Pitsea offers a safe space for like minded women to improve their physical and mental health in a small friendly environment 💖🫶🏻💖🫶🏻💖

Today we pause, reflect, and remember those who gave everything for our tomorrow.
11/11/2025

Today we pause, reflect, and remember those who gave everything for our tomorrow.

Well done to all our members who took part in our MacMillan SQUATOBER Challenge 🏋🏼‍♀️🏋🏼‍♀️🏋🏼‍♀️During October you comple...
10/11/2025

Well done to all our members who took part in our MacMillan SQUATOBER Challenge 🏋🏼‍♀️🏋🏼‍♀️🏋🏼‍♀️

During October you completed….

Drumroll 🥁 🥁 🥁…….

157003 SQUATS!!!! 💪🏻 🍑 💪🏻 🍑

Amazing effort WELL DONE!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

Address

57 High Road
Basildon
SS133

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441268550909

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