MEMBER FEEDBACK

1. It’s a women’s only gym.

2. It’s small and comfortable.

3. It’s clean.

4. You learn how to exercise correctly, in a comfortable peaceful environment. 

5. Every time you walk into A Women's Gym you know exactly what you are going to do. Janice designs a personalized written exercise routines for each individual member. 

6. Janice personally gives one on one instruction on how to use gym equipment to each individual member and she is available to answer questions and to make sure everyone is using proper form.  

7. There’s no competition with gym wear, we dress comfortably: some of us wear spandex - but most of us wear sweatpants and sweatshirts or T-shirts 

8. You see mothers and daughters, co-workers, sisters and friends working out together. 

9. The Nautilus equipment operates so smoothly.

10. There is a feeling of community: members care about each other and their successes. 

Lynn Stewart, Member

“Janice, because of A Women’s Gym, I went out on New Years Eve after 13 years of staying at home.”

Dr. Mary Wenzel, Member

“You know the best thing that has happened to me since I have been here; I now feel like I fit into the normal range. I feel like I am within the Limits. I used to feel ugly, fat and weak. Now I’m like everyone else, or better than some I am in the best shape I have been in, in 25 years. I have never stuck with anything for so long. It’s been 8 years. It seems so natural to come here. It’s because of you Janice.”

Elizabeth Vieriech, Member

“The pressure that was on my neck and shoulders from working at my desk and sitting in front of my computer is gone because of what I have learned here. My posture is so much better. My sister and husband noticed without me saying anything.”

Linda Jones, Member

“I have changed since I joined A Women’s Gym. I just walked a mile. I can’t remember the last time I did that. I have 2 children and I come to our gym 4 times a week. I’m doing something for myself. That’s a revolution for me.”

Jeanne M. DeVita, Member

“I used to be in pain all of the time. It’s kind of neat walking around not hurting. It’s different. I look forward to coming to A Women’s Gym. I’ve never felt this way before.”

Patricia Belcher, Member 

“Janice as you know, I have been working out for a year at A Women’s Gym. I try to be consistent with my workouts, however, there are interruptions due to our frequent travels and also to having family and friends visit with us. Fortunately, I always get back on track after each interruption. I’m writing this today to tell you about two wonderful results  I’ve noticed since beginning at our gym.

Previous to my workouts, I used to experience lower back fatigue and also sometimes a dull ache that would last several days after lifting and holding my small grandchildren. I had that same lower back problem after walking a distance for an hour or two. Now I have no fatigue or ache in my lower back when doing these activities. What a great feeling that has been!

My second experience occurred when I had a recent mammogram at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. During the exam the radiology technician said “Wow, look at this . . . are you working out?”  I responded “as a matter of fact I have been . . . why? She said “look at those pecs . . . I normally don’t see them (muscles) developed like this with someone your age”, (kind of a left-handed compliment, but I’ll take it).

So I guess what I’m noticing since I’ve been working out are important physical strength and endurance changes that to me are very dramatic, but can seen subtle unless you are aware of them or unless they are pointed out to you, as that radiology technician did to me.

I am now trying to be more “aware” of these “subtle but dramatic” changes taking place in my body . . .  they will not only keep me motivated to keep on track with my workouts, but also help me appreciate my efforts to do so. Thank you for your friendship, support and kindness you provide to our awesome group of “thinking women” at A Women’s Gym.”

Deidre Williams, Member

When Deidre Williams, first joined A Women’s Gym her goal was to run a 5K. Here she is moments after completing her first 5K. She came directly to A Women’s Gym to share her excitement with Janice and her fellow members who helped her get and stay motivated to do it. Since then Deidre has completed many 5K’s. She is now training for her first half marathon! WOW!