We are WOW Ladies Fitness, run for women,by women. If you are thinking about beginning a fitness programme, or want to build on your current fitness levels, WOW is the place to come for support, reassurance, challenge and fun; we call ourselves “the friendliest gym in town” because we are! We know how important it is to feel relaxed and comfortable, without any fear of judgement. At WOW we want to help our members work towards being the best, healthiest and happiest version of themselves. We see ourselves as a community in which every individual is valued, and laughter and empathy are just as important as fitness!
Our workouts are based on circuit classes in which our members challenge themselves on hydraulic resistance machines designed for women’s fitness. These strengthen different parts of the body, from arms and legs to core. The harder you work, the harder the machines will work; for this reason, they are an effective workout for ladies of all abilities and levels of fitness, with no time-wasting switching of weights or levels.
To complement this programme, we run high-impact step classes, dance and barre classes, a running group, mother and baby fitness and strength and toning sessions using weights and kettlebells. Your membership will cover all these options – and we are constantly reviewing our classes in order to ensure that we are providing what our members want. All classes focus on a cycle of warm-up, challenge and stretching to ensure a safe and effective workout for everyone. Personal training options are also available.
Sessions are led by experienced trainers who are committed to helping you work at a level that will challenge you without making you feel that you are struggling or competing with others, so that your experience is enjoyable and your motivation less likely to falter. We will give you all the support, advice and motivation you need, whether you are just beginning to take action for a healthier lifestyle, or looking for ways to build on your current fitness levels, try new forms of exercise and embrace new challenges.
If you were to ask our members what they value most about WOW, they would tell you that it is the opportunity to come into a warm and supportive environment, where no judgements are made about your fitness, where everyone is friendly and welcoming. We believe our members’ emotional wellbeing is as important as their physical – probably more so in these challenging times – and are enormously proud of the nurturing environment we foster in our gym. We are friends to each other above and beyond our fitness commitments.
Our current membership spans ages 15 to 91, with workouts suitable for the unique and individual fitness targets of members of all ages. We do not impose a contract; we believe that WOW works best for you if you want to be there for yourself, not because you are tied to a contract. We want you to be motivated by success, support and fun, not financial ties.
During these continuing Covid-anxious times, we continue to take every precaution for the safety of our members, with equipment being cleaned after every sessions and maximum class numbers. During lockdowns we have continued to teach classes online, as we understand that this contact is essential both to maintaining physical fitness and emotional support for our members.
Come and discover Wimborne’s best-kept secret for yourselves. We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to our club.
