Women and Fitness
We'd love to hear from women about your attitudes to formal exercise and the barriers you perceive in getting through that gym door. This survey is anonymous - however you can see the insight that comes out of it by following Science of Shopping on LinkedIn or me personally on Instagram @rose_pt_fit
It's useful to know your age
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18-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75+
I'd rather not give my age
How active are you from week to week?
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Exercise (gym, run, cycle, swim, classes etc.) multiple times per week, every week
Regular exercise (at least once per week)
Occasional exercise (once or twice a month)
Feel that you get plenty of exercise in your daily life
Think a lot about 'proper' exercise, but don't often do it
Would like to exercise, but can't get started
Not really interested
Other
Please select any activities that you do - and how often. If you don't do any, just leave blank !
Rows
At least once per week, every week
At least 2-3 times a month
Occasionally
Gym Workouts including resistance training / weights
Cardio Machines e.g. Treadmill, cross-trainer, bike, rower
Running < 5km
Running > 5km
Yoga / Pilates / Mobility
Aerobics / Dance / Zumba
CrossFit / Functional Fitness
Swimming
Hiking / Trail Running > 5km
Watersports e.g. SUP, Kayak, surf
Personal Training
Online / app based workouts
Other (please say below)
Other activity (if applies)
Old Q
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Committed gym goer multiple times per week, every week
Regular gym goer (at least once per week)
Occasional gym goer (once or twice a month)
Regularly take part in other organised sports / fitness activities (at least once per week)
Feel that you get plenty of exercise in your daily life
Think a lot about exercise, but don't often do it
Would like to exercise more but can't get started
Have tried in the past but have never managed to stick with it
Not really interested
Other
Do you currently use any apps for workout ideas or to track your performance? Please list the apps you use at least once a week
Do you currently use any apps for workout ideas or to track your performance? Please select the apps you use at least once a week
MyFitnessPal
Strava
Pacer
Outdooractive
Nuffield
Shreddy
GoWod
Nike Training
Adidas Training
Gymshark Training
Team RH
Other
Your attitude to gyms
Thinking about your current gym or any gym that you have ever used, no matter how long ago, please tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements. If you have no gym experience, please skip to the next section "Personal Goals"
I am confident using the strength machines in the gym
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Absolutely 100%
6
1 is Not at all, 6 is Absolutely 100%
I am confident using free weights (dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells)
Not at all
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2
3
4
5
Absolutely 100%
6
1 is Not at all, 6 is Absolutely 100%
I am confident using the cardio equipment in the gym
Not at all
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2
3
4
5
Absolutely 100%
6
1 is Not at all, 6 is Absolutely 100%
I find the gym intimidating and / or unfriendly
Definitely
1
2
3
4
5
Not at all
6
1 is Definitely, 6 is Not at all
I worry about being judged by others in the gym
All the time
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2
3
4
5
Never
6
1 is All the time, 6 is Never
I am motivated and see progress in the gym
Not at all
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2
3
4
5
Definitely
6
1 is Not at all, 6 is Definitely
I am frustrated by my lack of progress
Very frustrated
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2
3
4
5
Not at all
6
1 is Very frustrated, 6 is Not at all
I know how to warm up and cool down to avoid injury
Not a clue
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2
3
4
5
Definitely
6
1 is Not a clue, 6 is Definitely
Overall, I'm confident that what I am doing in the gym will deliver results
Not at all
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2
3
4
5
Absolutely 100%
6
1 is Not at all, 6 is Absolutely 100%
What are your personal fitness goals ? Select up to the 3 most important to you
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Weight loss
Feel fitter in my daily life
To improve my performance in a specific sport
To enable me to try new sports and/or strenuous activities
To help me overcome or rehab an injury
Mental health benefits
Social and community
Learn new physical skills (weight lifting, gymnastics etc)
To look better and more toned
To be stronger
To prevent age related issues such as loss of muscle mass or bone density
I don't have any personal fitness goals
Other
Would you be open to trying a tailored fitness programme focused on mobility, strength and improved everyday fitness
Sure, I'd give it a go
Maybe, I'd need to know more
Never, sounds awful
If you answered "Sure' or 'Maybe', please imagine your perfect fitness class experience - which elements are most important to you? Please score each out of 5
Women only
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2
3
4
5
Individual attention and coaching
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2
3
4
5
Sociable and fun
1
2
3
4
5
Learning new skills
1
2
3
4
5
Ability to measure progress
1
2
3
4
5
Lifestyle and diet help as well as fitness advice
1
2
3
4
5
Contact with coaches outside of classes
1
2
3
4
5
Small class size
1
2
3
4
5
Specific strength training coaching
1
2
3
4
5
Focus on general everyday fitness
1
2
3
4
5
Are there any specific barriers that get in the way of you exercising regularly? Select all that apply
Illness or injury
Childcare or other family commitments
Lack of confidence
Feel that you need to get fit before you can join
Self-conscious about your weight or lack of fitness
Other
We want your opinions! Is there anything else you'd like to say about women and how easy or hard it is to find great coaching and effective exercise plans
If you don't mind telling us, what is your current employment status
Employed full time
Employed part time / flexible
Self-employed
Student
Full time family commitments
Not working
Other
If you don't mind sharing, are any of the following health issues barriers for you to improving your fitness?
Overweight
Joint pain or arthritis
Menopause symptoms
Tiredness or low mood
Bladder / pelvic floor issues
Other
Finally, please share the country where you live?
Please Select
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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