It’s Time for Women to Take Up Space in the Gym

Tell us if this sounds familiar: You walk into the gym and feel like it's a place you need to enter quietly. You're unsure where to go, what to do, or if you even belong there. So you head to the treadmill in the corner and avoid the weight machines at all costs.

Or maybe the thought of all of this kept you from going to the gym at all.

But here’s the thing: we do belong at the gym and we can take up space in the weights section. And we don't have to be perfectly toned or fit to be there. The gym is for you just as much as it’s for anyone else.

It’s time to stop shrinking ourselves in spaces meant for growth. The gym is a space where strength, confidence, and courage are built. It’s where you prove to yourself, day after day, that you’re capable of more than you think.

Every time you pick up a weight, claim a squat rack, or step onto that floor, you’re taking up space—and that’s something to be proud of. It can be intimidating but the reality is, no one is watching you. They're all in their own heads too! So get out there and show your daughters, your friends, and yourself that you get to take up space confidently and take care of yourself without reservations.

"But how do I know what to do?" Here's where the Wilma app comes in. We’re here to help you feel confident walking into any gym, knowing exactly what to do and how to do it. Our gym guide includes video examples of every exercise to show you the proper equipment and form. Pro tip: Watch these before going into the gym so you know which machines you're looking for! This will help you walk a little taller as you approach the weights section.

Our workouts are designed for women—by women—so you can focus on building your strength and your self-assurance. We know what it feels like to go to the gym and feel out of place. So bring your Wilma app with you and let's go together!

No more guessing, no more feeling out of place. We belong there.

Take up space. Move with purpose. Own your strength. Lift the weights.

The gym is yours, too.

Need to brush up on gym etiquette? Read up on it here!