Members Comments
About Stripes, Derby's Fitness Gym
Here are just a few of the comments our members say about Stripes:
Stripes has given me a new lease of life in retirement. I had never previously done gym work and the staff gently encouraged me to be confident in my abilities.
I have found the staff and the membership very friendly and welcoming and I like the smaller gym rather than a larger impersonal one.
Stripes is where I come to be me and feel comfortable. Stripes is where I can feel free, it’s lovely ‘me’ time with lovely people.
It doesn’t matter how many days (weeks in my case!) go by, whenever I come back to class I am always made welcome and everybody knows you. It’s a lovely welcoming feeling and I never feel out of place.
The facilities are great, the staff (although I like to think of them more as friends) are brilliant, lovely, funny, happy, always smiling and definitely encouraging everybody along. I feel a real sense of belonging here and feel good about myself when I leave.
I only joined just before Easter and I’m very impressed by the friendliness, I always feel so welcome, everybody speaks and it’s nice to feel I can chat to people.
Joining has certainly improved my confidence as I always feel I can do things. Judy, Katy, and the other staff members always encourage me. Really enjoy coming here, Best thing I’ve done in ages!
Ps. Being a teacher I’ve picked up a few very useful tips regarding motivating some of my more ‘reluctant’ pupils!
Stripes is not a gym if it were, I would have joined in January, full of good intentions and stopped going 3 months later! Stripes is a fitness, encouragement and attainment centre with people always on hand to great you, encourage you, have a laugh & guide you to better fitness.
What I love most at Stripes is the variety. Aerobics, body conditioning, circuit training, jive dancing and stretch and tone all in one place every week!
Stripes feels more like a family than an impersonal club, we all seem to be in it together – which is great!
Wonderful atmosphere, supportive, friendly and professional.
It’s a pleasure to come here and feel better knowing it can be done!
Stripes has changed my life! – I arrive feeling ‘down’ and leave feeling ‘up’ - it’s a wonderful place with a warm welcome for young and old.
Everyone here seems happy and we share each others concerns – the training is VERY personal and works with encouragement at all levels and recognition of even the tiniest achievement – STRIPES IS SUPER!
You always make me feel welcome and that you are interested in me as a person. At the bigger gyms you don’t get the 1:1 feeling.
You are all a happy team – even the cleaner makes you feel welcome, a real team spirit, Keep it up!
Stripes has made a significant contribution to how I feel about myself………….It wasn’t just the exercise, the friendly caring atmosphere, the encouragement and attention to getting programmes right are inspirational. It’s the people in the end who make the difference and Stripes is just brilliant!
Judy and Katy are absolutely fab – it’s like being at home
I enjoy the experience of stripes very much, the staff and the people who attend, over the months coming to stripes has become ‘a way of life’ and this has helped to enhance my life and feeling of well-being.
I enjoy also the personal touches and interest shown in me personally – a willingness to keep a person of mature years ‘up and running’ – I need goals and I get them at Stripes.
Stripes has helped me enormously, it has given me back my confidence and considerable strength which I didn’t know I had.
Every one of the staff is friendly and very welcoming with constant encouragement and no negative approaches, I LOVE IT!!
What Stripes means to me
Stripes is a very special place. It’s not like other gyms. For a start, you don’t have to look good to go there! You don’t go because you feel you ought to, but because you want to – there’s a wonderful, caring atmosphere and its fun. Everyone wants you to succeed – at whatever your ‘thing’ is – and staff and members celebrate your success.
I can hardly believe how much stronger I am, and how much slimmer, although that was really ‘by the way’ – no diets, in fact there’s a lot of eating goes on at stripes, and drinking at the parties. Anyone who is anyone goes to Stripes.
I won’t say anything about Judy’s choice of music though…..
I love the relaxed, friendly, family environment; no matter how bad your day is, coming to stripes always makes me happy and smiley
The instructors make tailored, individual programmes, fun yet hard enabling you to always push yourself beyond your believed expectations. They are always there with a friendly word, advice and encouragement which keeps me motivated and ready to work even harder!
Stripes is my Medicine
and Stripes is my treat
Stripes is where I can be Me
Fabulous dedication to all it's members - Stripes is the only place to be for ultimate service.
A Fun and Friendly Gym that has somthing for everyone.