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
|
I feel a disconnect with “fit” gym members because they are so far ahead of me
|
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 |
I go to the gym to look and feel better
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
I go to the gym to improve my health |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |