Table 4: Ranking of statements describing gym culture. Please circle the number that represents how you feel about the gym environment and gym members.

 

Strongly

Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly

Agree

I think there is a negative culture in the gym with too much concern over physical appearance

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

I prefer physical activities (walking, hiking, raking leaves, playing with children, etc.) outside the gym environment

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

Using the equipment in the gym can be intimidating

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

I feel judged in a gym environment

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

The gym environment is intimidating

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

The gym makes me feel vulnerable and exposed

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

I am too embarrassed to go to the gym

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

I don’t want to join a gym because I associate it with exercise

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

Women are more likely than men to exercise to look good

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5