Survey Results
Thank you to our members who participated in our Member Survey of Shirlee’s. Here are some results of open-ended questions so you can see what members are saying in their own words. If you are a visitor thinking about joining a gym, we hope you will find these words helpful in making your decision. We invite you to stop by, take a tour, and see for yourself why Shirlee’s is the Ultimate Gym for Women.
We recently asked our members in a survey how Shirlee’s compares to other gyms to which they had been a member. Here are some of the responses:
- The gym is clean inside and out. there is always enough equipment so that you don’t have to wait and waste your time.
- I am able to work out on my own as long as I want and at any equipment. I like that I don’t have to wait for equipment to become available.
- It is a lot cleaner and a lot less crowded
- Shirlee’s is very clean and friendly atmosphere
- The equipment is pretty good compared to others but Keiser bikes with actual visual levels would be nice.
- Shirlee’s is an extremely comfortable environment for me. I also enjoy the ladies at the front desk as well as the ladies in my classes.
- Shirlee’s focuses on personalized service. The other gyms focus on meeting the needs of too diverse a population. I hated to go into the weight rooms because the men monopolized the equipment.
- Everyone is real here and we all have the same reason for being here. Other gyms are used like a place to meet the opposite sex, not a gym!
- Much cleaner and MUCH less crowded!
- Cleaner, peaceful, encouraging atmosphere. I wish the hours were longer.
- it’s never overcrowded, plenty of space, different areas of workout, outside amenities
- Personable. At other gyms the person on the front desk rarely looks up to acknowledge the member.
- All women gym and outdoor pool
- It’s nicer inside and I definitely prefer all women.
- personable and encouraging
- I don’t miss the men. The instructors are friendlier and the classes seem to have a more relaxed feel.
- Can’t stand “meat market” gyms like LA Fitness and 24 hour fitness.
- I love how modern and clean
- It encompasses every aspect of what a gym should have and be
- Super clean, no lunk heads intimidating people away from using equipment.
- First, Shirlee’s is an all women’s gym, which is a new experience for me. Second, it’s not a competitive atmosphere.
- More personal touches, cleaner, nicely decorated, modern.
- This gym is welcoming and members are encouraging
- No comparison. There is no gym out there that can provide a fun safe environment.
- It does not compare to any gym anywhere!
- It doesn’t. Shirlee’s is best. I’ve gone to others spas nothing compares to Shirlee’s
- Not as crowded. Cleaner. Good vibe. More caring.
- I have been to other gyms and find some intimidating.
- Nicer vibe, not as crowded
- No men Not crowded Friendly staffs
- No comparison. I pay a few $ more, but well worth it. More classes & not crowded.
- Just for women, great hours, variety of classes available, encouragement by instructors, no phony posturing of perfect bodies
- It’s all women! Far less crowded and no sign up needed to attend classes
- Like how clean they keep it plus how peaceful when u are there
- All around the BEST.
- There’s no comparison, Shirlee’s is way better than other gyms
- Much, much better. no waiting for equipment…no muscle-heads…no men gawking.
- I don’t have to wait for equipment and I like the environment I’m working out in.
- Clean, all women, friendlier instructors who care, and AIR CONDITIONING.
We also asked our members to describe what they like best about Shirlee’s in their own words. Here are some of the responses:
- Nice instruction and members. Very clean, does not smell like a gym. The best part, in my opinion, is how easy it is to workout and NOT be embarrassed by having men looking at you
- Clean, lots of variety
- The staff is the best! They know who you are and treat you like family. All gear is up to date and the classes are relevant.
- I love that it is an all women’s gym full of a very supportive staff
- I like using the bicycles, treadmills and other equipment that they have
- Caring, polite and FRIENDLY staff is very important. Clean!
- I like the outdoor track, pool, and jacuzzi. Those 3 things are not available at other gyms. I also appreciate the fact that all body types are welcome.
- I enjoy the classes very much and appreciate that the gym is clean and appealing to the eye.
- Shirlee’s provides a private oasis for women who appreciate privacy; quality in equipment, staffing, and instruction; cleanliness; ambiance; and customer service.
- I love the people that go and also work there, everyone is very helpful and friendly. The gym is beautiful and clean and just offers the perfect place to feel comfortable to workout, and it offers every kind of workout! I especially love that’s an all women’s club.
- Time of aqua class & quality of instruction
- Variety. Cleanliness.
- Friendly staff, very clean, non intimidating
- Always clean, never crowded, wide range of classes, & friendly staff.
- Aquatics and location and friendly staff
- Location..clean..schedule of classes and massages
- It’s a really nice facility, for a reasonable price. The hours are really good (even though I’d like a little more on weekends, like opening at 7 am) and there is a good variety of classes.
- The members and trainers
- I like the classes. They are conveniently scheduled although not all of them are challenging enough.
- The fact that the gym is not crowded when I go.
- All women, and the gym offers a variety of ways to meet your goals
- Zumba classes!
- I love how clean it always is. I love that I do not feel judged or singled out as being “the fat chick” at the gym. I love that even when my health is bad and I can’t go for a while, when I come back, I always feel welcomed.
- I really like that Shirlee’s is not intimidating. As an overweight woman, I don’t have to worry about getting healthy in public when I’m at Shirlees, because everyone is non-judgmental and supportive.
- I like that I rarely wait for equipment, the facility is clean and attractive, nice bathroom and sauna, I love the outdoor area and pool, and the classes.
- Clean, friendly, variety of equipment
- Close and easy to access and great atmosphere.
- The women are friendly and the staff is knowledgeable. The gym is extremely clean!
- I love everything about the gym. It’s clean friendly staff offers many types of workouts for all levels of fitness and age
- First it’s clean it’s women only the classes and variety of exercise machines plus outside track
- Classy all-women gym with a a varirty of classes.
- Look forward to the water every morning. Have met lovely women and feel a great connection.
- Close, clean, good equipment
- The instructors all are friendly and classy.
- All women – no b.s., clean, doesn’t smell like sweat, classy & friendly staff.
- Friendly staff and outdoor work out area
- The different exercise machines as well classes
- The energy. The vibration.
- All Women, Cleanliness, decorating, Equipment Choices, Classes
- That it’s only women, clean and never crowded
- Cleanliness, layout, friendly staff and patrons
- I don’t feel pressured to get a trainer and I’m encouraged in my own weigh training goals.
- The clean environment, all women’s gym, friendly employees and instructors, and offers so much to do.. I never get bored. I also like how sometimes it’s so comfortable I don’t feel like I am at a gym.
- That it is all female and the staff is super
Word Cloud created from a question on our survey asking members to say what three words come to mind when they think of Shirlee’s.
