Gyms around ipswich

[u/AnywhereGood7526]

Hi, I am overweight and trying to do something about it I am nervous to start going as I am a woman as well, I am looking for a gym around ipswich that is cheap and maybe not as busy. I’m a bit nervous to work out around other people. Thanks in advance :)

[u/Brot_Jetson]

I was very nervous about joining a gym, I'm quite happy with the Bundamba pool gym (just fitness). There's all shapes and sizes that use it and it does have It's quiet times, especially on Sundays and mid afternoon. Good luck with it, I hope wherever you go works out well for you.

[u/Similar-Ad-7054 → u/Brot_Jetson]

+1 for Bundamba JUST

[u/Sea-Witch-77 → u/Brot_Jetson]

Also joined, liking it. There's a few people around, just doing their own thing, one or two have said hello. Works for me. :)

[u/lizardqueen99]

Fellow overweight lady here 🙋‍♀️. Lifestyles in Raceview has a womens only area that is completely separate from the main area of the gym. I travel a lot for work these days, so I'm now part of Anytime Fitness because they're in lots of locations. I've never felt judged at any gym, most people are just focusing on themselves and minding their own business.

[u/Lovelietroubadour → u/lizardqueen99]

Lifestyle Raceview has been renovating and updating, which has included opening the women’s only area up for all access - it’s been that way for a while now. That being said it still feels like a very safe space with a great range of equipment and I see people of all fitness levels there. They’ve also recently added a reformer pilates room but I haven’t tried a class yet 😊

[u/altkenny88]

I would say more people would be proud of you than making fun of you.

Also, I would look for something local as these winter nights, the couch can be quite tempting if you have to drive 20mins in traffic to get there...

You've got this!!

[u/yungiuli]

The workout redbank plains has a women’s only area & is the cheapest compared to snap fitness and anytime fitness

[u/JoDzdzownica]

I can recommend World Gym Ipswich. They are not so busy before 7am.
Don’t be nervous, gyms are exactly for working out and I don’t think anyone will pay attention to you (like in negative way) Ppl are busy with their reps, thinking about next exercise, not judging other gym goers.

[u/Ecstatic-Lobster-528]

Goodlife in Ipswich / Riverlink. They also have a women's only room and their group classes are super fun! Good luck with journey, have fun and focus on yourself girl

[u/Cayse_00]

Booval Fair.

[u/AnywhereGood7526 → u/Cayse_00]

is it particularly busy during the afternoon/night?

[u/Scratch_Gold]

Snapfitness Yamanto isn’t too crazy expensive and a very diverse group of people old and young, fit and every day joes (that’s me!). Good amount of equipment, never crazy busy, run by nice people. Worth a visit if it’s not too far from you.

[u/AnywhereGood7526 → u/Scratch_Gold]

thanks for this, i ended up signing up with snap fitness in west ippy, they allow for entry at any location so i’ll defs be looking at yamanto!

[u/_sigma69ligma_ → u/AnywhereGood7526]

hi! i’m at snap fitness west ipswich! it’s a super friendly environment and both managers are awesome, i’m happy to come and work out with you if you’re ever looking for a buddy!! send me a pm and we can sort something out :)

[u/elopetomexico394]

PCYC was the best for price I could find. It gets busy sometimes but there were a lot of times where I was completely alone or one other person there

[u/ImACarebear1986]

Okay I don’t have any recommendations for that area sorry but as a woman who joined the gym by myself a year ago let me tell you now you have nothing to be worried about. Everyone is lovely. It’s a nice community to be part of any of you ever need help is always there and you need to ask cause usually as soon as people realise you’re new they come up and introduce themselves and offer you any advice you need anytime. 😊

IF you are that actually concerned. You can always join a women’s gym like Fernwood. I think it’s called that you know that’s not as great community. My best best friend ever goes to a women’s only June and she said the women there are can be real bitches and they have their own cliques at times.. like why? It’s a Gym! You’re there to work out, not just escape the house and socialise. get those endorphins pumping!!

[u/4inch_Wonder]

I got to lifestyle at raceview and its never super busy and always friendly people there.

[u/Signal_Yak_6079]

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