Women and Fitness

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
How active are you from week to week?

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

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

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

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1 is Not at all, 6 is Absolutely 100%
I am confident using free weights (dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells)

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1 is Not at all, 6 is Absolutely 100%
I am confident using the cardio equipment in the gym

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1 is Not at all, 6 is Absolutely 100%
I find the gym intimidating and / or unfriendly

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1 is Definitely, 6 is Not at all
I worry about being judged by others in the gym

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1 is All the time, 6 is Never
I am motivated and see progress in the gym

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1 is Not at all, 6 is Definitely
I am frustrated by my lack of progress

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1 is Very frustrated, 6 is Not at all
I know how to warm up and cool down to avoid injury

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1 is Not a clue, 6 is Definitely
Overall, I'm confident that what I am doing in the gym will deliver results

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1 is Not at all, 6 is Absolutely 100%
What are your personal fitness goals ? Select up to the 3 most important to you

Other
Would you be open to trying a tailored fitness programme focused on mobility, strength and improved everyday fitness
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
Individual attention and coaching
Sociable and fun
Learning new skills
Ability to measure progress
Lifestyle and diet help as well as fitness advice
Contact with coaches outside of classes
Small class size
Specific strength training coaching
Focus on general everyday fitness
Are there any specific barriers that get in the way of you exercising regularly? Select all that apply

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

Other
If you don't mind sharing, are any of the following health issues barriers for you to improving your fitness?

Other
Finally, please share the country where you live?
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Women and Fitness

Your attitude to gyms

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