Females only at forthcoming gym, spa and sauna
By Lindsey Erin Kroskob
lkroskob@wyomingnews.com
CHEYENNE - It's time for the women of Cheyenne to get ready for a new kind of fitness center.
The Sedona Fitness Center and Spa is tailor-made just for the ladies - and that is why they are the only ones allowed to join.
This 4,200-square-foot gym, set to open in August, is equipped with a full set of cardio and weightlifting equipment, an infrared sauna, a full spa and a Plexiglas enclosed play area for kids.
"We are just going to be a one-stop shop," Sedona owner Dr. Sandra Guidry said. "Take care of your body and your mind."
Although there are a few fitness centers exclusively for women, Guidry said this one is different because it really is the total package.
"We have such a wide variety of machines," she said. "You need to challenge your muscles in more than one way."
She explained that this includes a workout regimen that includes both cardio and weightlifting.
Women will never gain the mass from weightlifting that men do because they do not have enough testosterone, she said.
But lifting is still important because strong muscles lead to strong bones, and women are more susceptible to osteoporosis.
That is why when a woman joins Sedona they will have an individual evaluation to assess their goals and look at family history.
"We are going to help them devise a plan for their physical fitness," Guidry said.
Additionally, there will always be employees available to explain equipment and make recommendations.
Stephanie Wortman has known Guidry for many years and plans on joining Sedona when it opens.
"It's wonderful to have a medical perspective with health and fitness," Wortman said. "I just think it's about time we have this here in Cheyenne."
Wortman said she has joined several gyms, but the idea of a women's-only fitness center is ideal.
"The statistics are that 80 percent of women would prefer to be in a women's-only facility," Guidry said. "And here in Cheyenne, I think it's even more."
She explained that the total environment of Sedona is meant to be calming and comfortable.
"As women, I think we just acclimate to higher and higher levels of stress," said Wortman, who works as a private practice psychotherapist. "You have to rejuvenate yourself."
The goal is to help women feel excited about their health and provide a place for them to get away and relax.
"I want anybody who feels like they can benefit," Guidry said. "That's every woman."
Reader Comments
Kristiana wrote on Jul 16, 2008 6:00 PM:
" I personally think an all women's gym is a good idea and I see no signs of discrimination I think this will help women better there self esteems as well so as far as I'm concerned go Dr.Guidry and thanks I'll be there to sign up "
To Vaangel wrote on Jul 2, 2008 4:38 PM:
" If your idea of hot is Dr. Guidry, then we know you're estimation of yourself is a laugh. "
My thoughts wrote on Jul 2, 2008 10:04 AM:
" Cheyenne women need all the help they can get, so let them burn off all the lard!!! and leave them alone until they are hot!!!! "
To all wrote on Jul 2, 2008 10:00 AM:
" To all the women who "THINK" they are hot. Umm most likely you are not, I have been to most gyms here and good looking women are in very short supply!. Just because a man stares and slobbers does not mean you are hot. Men are pigs and have no standards, its all good as long as his friends do not find out how ugly you are. And nearly all really attractive women will never make a comment about how good they look. If you are complimenting your own looks you are likely not very attractive, but look on the bright side if you do not whine and complain you might fall into "she has a good personality" category. "
To Gym without Idiots wrote on Jul 2, 2008 9:52 AM:
" Just think you could be the first member!. But do not let the advertising folks know you are the owner & first member or they mix up the words in the name of your gym. In big letters it would read Gym with Idiots. "
To VAangel wrote on Jul 2, 2008 9:48 AM:
" WHATEVER!! hahaha I am sure you are just a knockout, just like all the 1-900 # girls are all 20 and drop dead gorgeous. Besides I have never met a good looking lady who does not like the attention that comes from being attractive. "
Snowflake wrote on Jul 2, 2008 9:17 AM:
" I only have a problem with women's only gyms if men are not allowed to also have men's only gyms (and men-only gyms do exist in the US). It is rather tough in a small town like Cheyenne, because people have fewer options as consumers and a large new business that only caters to women will seemingly exclude a larger percentage of the population. I personally like lifting free weights, don't mind lifting with men. "
Eve ate the apple wrote on Jul 2, 2008 7:50 AM:
" Girls should have their own gym and there should be a law that requires women to attend it regularly. After all women were put on earth for men's entertainment. As the dominant sex and the rulers of the world, men should demand that women stay fit and healthy to enhance their entertainment skills. "
Gym without Idiots wrote on Jul 2, 2008 2:11 AM:
" The guys that are claiming discrimination, go to the gym and drop a dumbbell on your head. Might knock some since into you. So what if women have a gym of there own. I would still go to the gym if it wasn't such a social event. I work out from home now because I hate how people sit around on the equipment and socialize. Then you have the women that don't know how to use the equipment and spending too much time trying to figure out how to use it(this is where having thier own gym is good). I want to go to the gym and workout. I don't want to be around the muscleheads that can't stop staring at themselves, the guys that think they are Don Wan and the women that don't know what they are doing. So give me my own gym and we can call it Gym Without Idiots!. I guess that isn't very nice of me is it. I better not go forward with my idea because I am sure I would offend someone and then they would sue me! "
VAangel wrote on Jul 2, 2008 1:31 AM:
" Dr. Guidry is a hot mama who is probably just as tired as I am of being stared at while we work out. I don't need a man's eye to boost my ego....besides, I'm spoken for. I know I look good and would love to have a great women's only gym to work out in. Way to got Sandra. "
RN wrote on Jul 2, 2008 1:03 AM:
" Thanks Sandra, not only are you a fabulous Doctor but you have opened a fitness center for women only. What a great Idea. Now I can work out without men slobbering and staring at me like I am a raw hide and they haven't eaten in a while. I like the idea of a women only spa. Good for you Dr. Guidry. "
Chass wrote on Jul 1, 2008 11:33 PM:
" Seems so funny to me that all anyone cares about is being negitive, how about being supportive for all the ladies who want to feel better about themselves. We live in a overly SELFISH and SAD world when people make such a HUGE deal over something so small in the scheme of life. If you are going to focus so much energy on hating then I feel sorry for you. "
To DEBBIE wrote on Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM:
" There is a plethora of information out there to educate you on how to work out and how to eat right. If you want the people in the fitness center to train you then you should pay them! I'm sure the tall thin ladies you saw them with were paying for the personal trainer services the gym provides. They are there to make money, not to give you basic Physical Education you can get from buying a 5 dollar magazine or 15 dollar book. The fact they were thin might have something to do with they fact they work out regularly, consult the personal trainers, eat right, and read up on the latest fitness trends to change up their excercise routines to keep their bodies guessing so that is doesn't store fat as easily. "
Education wrote on Jul 1, 2008 6:01 PM:
" Its only considered sexism if it does not work in the best & or special interests of women. They have no real desire for equal rights, they want to be treated like a princess but never have to do anything they do not want to. Do you think that if there was a draft for war the women would march in the streets for equal rights to be drafted? nope. Ask your wife to change the oil in the car and you may get this response " thats a guys job" or the fat lazy make no effort to get off her butt answer "I'll take it to Jiffy lube". Now if you tell your wife that cooking dinner and cleaning is her job, your a sexist pig. And if she asks you to clean and you say "fine I will hire a 20 year old Blond nudist maid" your a pig again, men just can't win!! "
go to co-ed gym lovin it wrote on Jul 1, 2008 3:06 PM:
" I think an all female fitness center/spa is a great idea. If it helps more women get healthy and fit then bring it on. I happen to be a female that enjoys a co-ed environment, and not because I want to be looked at. Frankly men are more accepting, it's the females that seem to get hostile and snippy when they think another female looks better they do. I work out to stay healthy not to get a date and the friendships, male and female that I have developed with same minded people are wonderful. I say to each there own do what works for you. "
Greg wrote on Jul 1, 2008 3:06 PM:
" Debbie,
If the new gym will you help reach your fitness goals,"go for it!" While you are at it make an appointment to see a counseler so you can work on that self esteem problem at the same time. "
If the new gym will you help reach your fitness goals,"go for it!" While you are at it make an appointment to see a counseler so you can work on that self esteem problem at the same time. "
Betty Boop wrote on Jul 1, 2008 3:01 PM:
" "in response to Debbie" most Gyms let you have one visit with a personal trainer and then after that it costs you per visit. Did you ask the trainer what his or her fees were? It will be good that you have a place to work out where you don't feel intimidated. I bet though if you want individual instruction you will have to pay extra at the new gym. Maybe if you would have spent less time looking at everyone else and actually did the workouts it would have been more sucessful for you. Make sure you have goals in your new program and don't worry about the Barbies they have their own set of problems.
Lets worry about Debbie. Toodles "
Lets worry about Debbie. Toodles "
Cheyenne Dude wrote on Jul 1, 2008 12:49 PM:
" I can see the whole discrimination thing being a legitimate argument, but come on people! Why in the world would anyone want to go after Dr. Guidry, or any other lady for wanting to cater to a specific clientèle? The men that are so disgruntled have probably been shot down by ladies at the gym and are hell bent on making "them" pay. What a joke! "
A Real Woman wrote on Jul 1, 2008 10:24 AM:
" Some of these posts provide such comic relief! Some of the men here are basically shrugging and saying "if you want your own club, fine, go, who cares?" These men are mature, and obviously have more important things to think about. Then there are the boys saying "You can't do that! Waaah! I'm going to sue!" These boys see the gym as a pick-up parlor. They relentlessly oggle the women present, and ask them out on dates. As far as opening an all male gym - please do! Knock yourselves out. I can guarantee that it either fails miserably For those women who want to work out unencumbered by the pressure to be "perfect" - which our society throws at us with every magazine cover - Sedona awaits! "
JO wrote on Jul 1, 2008 9:12 AM:
" Girls don't have to sign up for the draft when they turn 18 years of age. If you guys want something to fight about fight about that.
O! Victory Secrets only sells women's underwear!!!! "
O! Victory Secrets only sells women's underwear!!!! "
Sexist bias..... wrote on Jul 1, 2008 7:23 AM:
" Sounds like reverse discrimination to my ears. I thought that for years the womens groups fought so hard to have equal access to everything including the work place now they have that and want to revert right back to the beginning. Let them have their women only gym. On the first day it opens up I'll be there to work out with my lawyer. You go girl!! "
GL wrote on Jun 30, 2008 9:00 PM:
" "Who will laugh last" - Get a grip, get back on your medication. Your lack of understanding makes me hope you don't have kids.
The problem with this article is they didn't give us "Who, What, When, Where, and Why." But according to WTE that would be an advertisement and would have to be paid for. Bad reporting, bad comments, bad dog!!! "
The problem with this article is they didn't give us "Who, What, When, Where, and Why." But according to WTE that would be an advertisement and would have to be paid for. Bad reporting, bad comments, bad dog!!! "
DEBBIE wrote on Jun 30, 2008 5:27 PM:
" I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO GO WORK OUT. I HAVE JOINED A FITNESS CENTER BEFORE BUT BECAUSE I AM SHORT AND HEAVY THEY EXPLAINED TO ME WHAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY MONTHLY. WALKED ME UP TO THE EQUIPMENT AND SAID DO THIS DO THAT. AND THAT WAS THE LAST TIME THEY SAID ANYTHING ELSE. I WENT FOR 4 MONTHS AND NOTICED THE WORKERS HOW THEY WHERE WITH TALL THIN LADIES AND HOW THEY WHERE IS US SHORT HEAVY SETS. SO I HAD MY DOCTOR WRITE A LETTER TO GET ME OUT OF MY CONTRACT. YOU MEN MAKE FITNESS CENTER OUT TO BE MEAT MARKETS. GIVE US SHORT/ HEAVY SET WEMON A PLACE TO GO WHERE WE DO NOT NEED TO BE BARBIES> THAT IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS ARTICLE THE ONES COMPLAINING ARE MEN. "
Come on all ready wrote on Jun 30, 2008 3:52 PM:
" 53 comments and some fool is going to waist money on a lawyer to stop this women only gym? Get a life people. By the way I am a guy and I work out at the gym on base, gotta love those military benifits! "
YAHOO wrote on Jun 30, 2008 2:42 PM:
" Great job Dr. Guidry! I can't wait to be in line when the doors open. And for the yahoo's that don't get out, there has been advertisements every where! 4509 Driftwood Drive. Let me know if you need a map (doubt you could find your way anyway!). "
Petra Guillan wrote on Jun 30, 2008 1:48 PM:
" Just work out at home. Everyone gets healthy, saves money, and stays away from each other (which is apparently what everyone should be doing here). "
slim shady wrote on Jun 30, 2008 1:38 PM:
" All of you people who are complaining need to get over this already. Have you threatend to sue curves for being a womens only gym? I thought not. For you men that are jelous that you do not have a spa in your gym, I'm sure there are several spas around town that would like for you to give them your business. So what if this gym only allows women. I know that many older women do not feel comfortable working out with men in a co-ed gym. Also, you men like to hog the equipment. All of you who are bashing this idea probably do not even go to a gym, if you did you would not care about this particular one because you would already have a gym you like. For those of you who are scared that all the 'Hot" chicks will leave your gym you can settle down because I'm sure that the younger gals will still attend the co-ed gyms.Also, just think you will not have to be offended by us older, well developed women. "
wiseonew wrote on Jun 30, 2008 11:14 AM:
" Guys - Calm down. This is good for men. The women who are embarassed for men to see their physique will go to the new women's only gym. The women who want to be looked at will go to the coed gyms. That means, when you go to your regular gym, the only women there will be pleasant to look at. That will be a HUGE improvement in the decor at most Cheyenne gyms.... "
To all the Men out There wrote on Jun 30, 2008 9:15 AM:
" Guys. Please wait until they open. Then visit and ask to join. Whey you are refused then there is legal grounds for discrimination. Men ... be sure to visit and ask to join and take a witness when you do. Don't stop with this one, visit all the other women only places in town and ask to join. "
name wrote on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 AM:
" Who Cares. Maybe it will give them something to do and they won't have guys hitting on them. "
O M G wrote on Jun 30, 2008 4:56 AM:
" Grow up people. It's a spa...
WTE - do you have to post every moronic submission that is sent in???
" Female only? That's discrimination! At least now The lawyer I have on retainer will have something a little different than his usual cases. It will be co-ed within a year with or without my lawsuit. " "
WTE - do you have to post every moronic submission that is sent in???
" Female only? That's discrimination! At least now The lawyer I have on retainer will have something a little different than his usual cases. It will be co-ed within a year with or without my lawsuit. " "
Cowboy Joe wrote on Jun 30, 2008 1:40 AM:
" If guys didn't treat FitnessOne like a place to meet women, I suppose women wouldn't need their own gym ... would they? "
Sean wrote on Jun 29, 2008 2:35 PM:
" Let the guys try to open up a men's only club and watch the N.O.W. gang send in their ugliest women to file a lawsuit. This is just to let ugly women feel as if someone thinks they're pretty "
to not at all wrote on Jun 29, 2008 1:53 AM:
" dead beat mama wants to thank you for having a job because your payroll deductions pay for her food stamps and title 19 benefits and cable and heat and school lunch and water and section 8 and transportation and may soon pay for her membership to the all female work out facility. So keep up the hard work, you're supporting more people than you care to....What would happen if the concientious working man/woman quit working? Where would all the welfare support monies come from...ponder that dead beats "
Who will laugh last wrote on Jun 28, 2008 4:30 PM:
" On Friday, I have filed a lawsuit to stop this all women's gym. See ya in court, all you girly wirlies.
This is not gonna happen by any means, trust me!! "
This is not gonna happen by any means, trust me!! "
The sensible one wrote on Jun 28, 2008 10:19 AM:
" Let's end this once and for all. If a business wants to be all female or male-so be it. If a business wants to allow or ban smoking -let them. Why do we need the government to decide thse things for us. If discrimination is outright that is another matter, but that isn't happening here. "
Deadbeat welfare bum wrote on Jun 28, 2008 6:34 AM:
" To dead beat mama:
I like your attitude and I really like the fact your a welfare bum. We have alot in common. We should meet over some foodstamps in the near future! "
I like your attitude and I really like the fact your a welfare bum. We have alot in common. We should meet over some foodstamps in the near future! "
Not at all wrote on Jun 27, 2008 5:34 PM:
" Dead beat mama
If you are on Medicaid because you have some sort of disability - forgive me, but by the name you have given yourself in your blog, it doesn't sound like you do.
First of all ,it seems as if you can speak fairly decent English, based on your response here, so it doesn't seem as if you would need someone to speak to you in Spanish.
2nd - most women in Cheyenne do not speak Spanish - most women here speak English only.
3rd - you don't HAVE to be on Medicaid, there are options, like a job?? That's how I pay for my gym membership. I work a full time job. Oh wait - that's how I pay for my food and medical bills too! "
If you are on Medicaid because you have some sort of disability - forgive me, but by the name you have given yourself in your blog, it doesn't sound like you do.
First of all ,it seems as if you can speak fairly decent English, based on your response here, so it doesn't seem as if you would need someone to speak to you in Spanish.
2nd - most women in Cheyenne do not speak Spanish - most women here speak English only.
3rd - you don't HAVE to be on Medicaid, there are options, like a job?? That's how I pay for my gym membership. I work a full time job. Oh wait - that's how I pay for my food and medical bills too! "
Haha wrote on Jun 27, 2008 3:25 PM:
" I am now inspired to open my WASP golf club.
The reason these women need their own gym is because they are obese and horrid to look at.
Go to Walmart. Look at the women there. Then, imagine having to see them in revealing clothes covered in sweat.
I think it should be made law that they MUST go to a female only club. "
The reason these women need their own gym is because they are obese and horrid to look at.
Go to Walmart. Look at the women there. Then, imagine having to see them in revealing clothes covered in sweat.
I think it should be made law that they MUST go to a female only club. "
Greg wrote on Jun 27, 2008 3:00 PM:
" "a Plexiglas enclosed play area for kids."
This feature alone is worth the ladies only gym. Maybe they will join this new club and take all their unsupervised brood with them to the new gym. No more kids running around on the machines while mom dons her headphones and tunes them out so evryone else can deal with her children. I say let them open it and take your kids with you! "
This feature alone is worth the ladies only gym. Maybe they will join this new club and take all their unsupervised brood with them to the new gym. No more kids running around on the machines while mom dons her headphones and tunes them out so evryone else can deal with her children. I say let them open it and take your kids with you! "
DiamondLady wrote on Jun 27, 2008 1:47 PM:
" Really Ladies: You cannot have it both ways. If the men built a gym which specifically exluded us, we would be up in arms. Excluding men, even at Curves, is discrimination. If we hadn't made a big rotten stink Every Time that men wanted their own space for the last fifty years this wouldn't be an issue for them. They are righteous in their indignation and distain. Have a Sparkling Weekend Everyone! "
to dead beat mama wrote on Jun 27, 2008 11:19 AM:
" Dead Beat Mama wrote " I can not see how this will help the female attitude on fitness. most of us are on title 19 and food stamps. so the gym will not have a lot of us going. and most women apeak spanish. they will have to get some one to speak too us. "
Speak for yourself "
Speak for yourself "
crybabies wrote on Jun 27, 2008 10:59 AM:
" cheyenne is a full of a bunch of whiney butt cry babies. this is the most ridiculous argument i've ever heard "i'm going to sue for principal" who cares? everyone still has a gym to go to. it's not like they are kicking men out of all the gyms in town. why don't you all go out and protest something that matters? "
Wyogal wrote on Jun 27, 2008 10:56 AM:
" For all of you guys throwing a fit over this, get out and open your male only gym. I would not protest. I am currently a member of Curves, and I joined BECAUSE IT WAS WOMEN ONLY! I didn't feel uncomfortable, or have to wait for guys hogging the equipment so they can impress the skinny little thing on the treadmill. I hope you guys open your Male only gym. Get on it! As for this new gym, I look forward to seeing the facility and finding out the membership fees. Hopefully, they will be reasonable enough for the majority of Cheyenne's women to join. "
Runner Chick wrote on Jun 27, 2008 9:03 AM:
" Too bad Cheyenne doesn't have a community recreation center. I applaud Dr. G. for this great idea however and hope that it will encourage women to find enpowerment and address their fitness issues. Fat is not fun. Strength gets you through hard times. "
WHAT ABOUT CURVES wrote on Jun 27, 2008 8:45 AM:
" What about curves? Isn't Curves for Women only? No one is throwing a stink about it. It's just because this was in the paper. Grow up. "
Chris wrote on Jun 27, 2008 8:10 AM:
" Whoohooo!I love this! I can't wait! :)
Men would never care about a spa and a place for the kids to play. Get over your whiney, testosterone selves guys. This isn't the type of place you'd want anyway.
Head back to your stinky gym where you can work on your "guns" and talk about Sunday's game.
Thank you Dr. Guidry! "
Men would never care about a spa and a place for the kids to play. Get over your whiney, testosterone selves guys. This isn't the type of place you'd want anyway.
Head back to your stinky gym where you can work on your "guns" and talk about Sunday's game.
Thank you Dr. Guidry! "
Ralphinphnx wrote on Jun 26, 2008 10:40 PM:
" Yikes! Just wait until
Don Imus and Rush Limbaugh hear about this one and start their demands the Feds
come nail these women
for thier sexual discrimination and them being a bunch of
FemiNazis as well. "
Don Imus and Rush Limbaugh hear about this one and start their demands the Feds
come nail these women
for thier sexual discrimination and them being a bunch of
FemiNazis as well. "
TK wrote on Jun 26, 2008 6:42 PM:
" I hope someone files a discrimination suit againest them. If it's not correct to have an all men's club it is not correct to have an all women's club. The court would not be able to ignore it, they have already set precedence againest men's clubs. Women just need to agree we are different and should have the right to our own clubs. Have fun. "
Felicia wrote on Jun 26, 2008 4:55 PM:
" no matter how some one tries to better themselves, there will always be a nay sayer...get over it!!! open up your own dang gym for men.. geesh.... "
CheyGirl wrote on Jun 26, 2008 4:48 PM:
" Now what about Curves? I don't see any guys protesting Curves (which is directed at females only!) "
Statistics wrote on Jun 26, 2008 4:48 PM:
" It's higher in Cheyenne because there are a bunch of women who are overweight that wouldn't feel comforable working out in front of men. That's why is higher in cheyenne, because average weight is higher. "
high school student wrote on Jun 26, 2008 4:21 PM:
" So they build a gym for females only, but didn't build a rec center for all of cheyenne to go to. A rec center would of been something to do in this town. . bummer :( "
LOL wrote on Jun 26, 2008 2:01 PM:
" I think all these men need to realize that this is a great thing and just remember that it is not sexixt because god is a woman!!! "
dead beat mama wrote on Jun 26, 2008 2:01 PM:
" I can not see how this will help the female attitude on fitness. most of us are on title 19 and food stamps. so the gym will not have a lot of us going. and most women apeak spanish. they will have to get some one to speak too us. "
Mad Dude wrote on Jun 26, 2008 1:37 PM:
" I will be creating a large stink in regards to this. Not because I want to join THEIR gym, but because they discriminate based on sex. I could not open a MALE anything without taking flak. Neither should this gym. There is a good possibility that I will attempt to gain membership, fail, and then file a lawsuit, just to prove a point. "
hypocrites unite wrote on Jun 26, 2008 12:12 PM:
" Why are you attacking this all female fitness center? Is it because it is owned and operated by someone local? Why not attack Curves...another all female fitness place. "
Misogynist wrote on Jun 26, 2008 11:35 AM:
" I applaude a women's only gym. They are just a distraction at real gyms anyway. Let them have their own place to work out.
Actually, women exclusive gyms like Curves are great places for mature women to work out and stay healthy. They are places where they can go and not be intimidated and feel safe.
As for the younger women, they'll still go to coed gyms because where else can they go to fish for compliments?
I guess the next thing will be a gym where the sweat suit, croc wearing crowd can hang out, oh, but they don't go to gyms or they wouldn't be the sweat suit, crocs wearing crowd would they? "
Actually, women exclusive gyms like Curves are great places for mature women to work out and stay healthy. They are places where they can go and not be intimidated and feel safe.
As for the younger women, they'll still go to coed gyms because where else can they go to fish for compliments?
I guess the next thing will be a gym where the sweat suit, croc wearing crowd can hang out, oh, but they don't go to gyms or they wouldn't be the sweat suit, crocs wearing crowd would they? "
What wrote on Jun 26, 2008 11:06 AM:
" The Kiawanis can't be a males club but this private enterprise can exclude men!!
sounds like new age thinking from arizona is reigning high in
Cheyenne!!! "
sounds like new age thinking from arizona is reigning high in
Cheyenne!!! "
Urban Guerilla wrote on Jun 26, 2008 11:05 AM:
" So does this mean i can open a smokers club only in cheyenne. and only have smokers join for a fee. what if i get a only WASP club going were only white men can come. if this goes in play, I hope they have fire insurance. be for wowan could vote she had to do what she was told. God said, "if you want a child, clone one, if you want a friend get a dog, and one day the need for a woman will not be need!"
all woman gym, sounds like a gang ad to me! "
all woman gym, sounds like a gang ad to me! "
It Doesnt Matter wrote on Jun 26, 2008 10:42 AM:
" You people are ridiculous. You are all up in arms about this? Isn't Curves a women-only faciliy? Have you been protesting that? Private clubs and private schools have been deciding who their members are for years. (Augusta ring any bells?) We may think it is wrong and discriminatory, but that's their right as a private entity. Get worked up about something you can make a difference with. "
JO wrote on Jun 26, 2008 9:17 AM:
" Do to the fact that women are the weaker species and can't lift as much as their dominant male counterparts, women need different equipment that benefits them more than coed gyms offer. It's Science! If they open the gym to men, the only men that would probably want to join would be very very creepy. There is really no big issue here. Life is not always fair! I learned that when I was 2.
The whole weaker species comment was kind of a joke so please don't get mad. "
The whole weaker species comment was kind of a joke so please don't get mad. "
Big Fat Geek Angel wrote on Jun 26, 2008 9:01 AM:
" Congrats to Dr. Guidry on her new spa! I look forward to receiving more information on membership and location. "
a male wrote on Jun 26, 2008 8:18 AM:
" Female only? That's discrimination! At least now The lawyer I have on retainer will have something a little different than his usual cases. It will be co-ed within a year with or without my lawsuit. "
Lisa wrote on Jun 26, 2008 8:16 AM:
" I'm shocked at some of the comments. Anyone heard of Curves? There are more than one women-only fitness centers in Cheyenne. This one appears to offer a more well-rounded workout, which Curves does not provide. I'm excited about this coming to Cheyenne! "
Troy wrote on Jun 26, 2008 4:21 AM:
" I remember when woman sued a all male gym for sexual discrimation and won. So how is that fair but woman can have a all female gym, but men cant? "
Im suing wrote on Jun 25, 2008 6:35 PM:
" LOL good think we don't have any Cali lawyers.
But the writing is on the wall! "
But the writing is on the wall! "
Just a friend wrote on Jun 25, 2008 5:21 PM:
" Who will be the first male to protest this as being ONLY female fitness center.
Better hope no federal tax monies were used to build this or operate with.
Funny thing, let there be a MALE only fitness center or male only anything, the females file some kind of lawsuit to gain membership.
Go figure! "
Better hope no federal tax monies were used to build this or operate with.
Funny thing, let there be a MALE only fitness center or male only anything, the females file some kind of lawsuit to gain membership.
Go figure! "
Sony wrote on Jun 25, 2008 1:13 PM:
" Slow news day huh? So when I open my own business, who do I have to know at the WTE for some free advertising? I'm glad Dr. Guidry got hooked up for free like this. I like her! "
reader wrote on Jun 25, 2008 1:09 PM:
" Another company fails before the door even opens! I wonder how long they think they will make a profit before they have to let anyone join.6-8 months? "
female wrote on Jun 25, 2008 11:48 AM:
" I am thankful for a woman's only workout and spa. There is no way I would join a co-ed place. I know many other women who feel the same way. Main thing for this be a success is for it to be affordable. "
Cali-Runner wrote on Jun 25, 2008 11:30 AM:
" Seems like great idea to get an assessment from a medical standpoint at this spa. Too bad it's Dr. Guidry's big idea. She's not that great of a doctor and can be very rude and insulting when it comes to a person's weight/fitness level. It must just come with the territory of being an endicrinologist...
Hope the new center is successful though! "
Hope the new center is successful though! "
Beth wrote on Jun 25, 2008 11:10 AM:
" Why didn't you put where the facility will be located in the article....sheesh "
Fish Monger wrote on Jun 25, 2008 11:08 AM:
" If 80 percent of women don't go to the Gym, 99 percent of men won't bother to work out anymore. "
riot wrote on Jun 25, 2008 10:16 AM:
" they forgot to tell us how much this all costs per month. if it's more than the 2495 i pay for the other gym then i will not be going. do they charge you to use the spa, even if you don't plan to? more details!!!! "
Peggy wrote on Jun 25, 2008 9:36 AM:
" Sounds like a wonderful thing to me! I can't wait to try it out. "
cost not class wrote on Jun 25, 2008 9:24 AM:
" Who cares if a guy is there, they are into what THEY are doing, not there to pick up women. IF we can ALL afford it, then it's great, if not then take your snotty, up in the clouds PRIVATE club and go back to CO or CA or AZ and breath your own air. Bet they are building this thing WAY UP NORTH of Cheyenne for the RICH too, noted no address was shared in this little post. "
Brian wrote on Jun 25, 2008 9:13 AM:
" It's nice that the ladies of Cheyenne will have their own place to exercise. I remember growing up in Cheyenne and attending a men's only racketball and fitness club with my dad. I can also remember when the club was forced to allow women to attend because of discrimination issues. Is there a double standard here? "
Look the other way... wrote on Jun 25, 2008 8:56 AM:
" It's funny how women look the other way when they get a facility for themselves. Truth be told, if I wanted to open up an exclusive men's only golf club, I would be considered sexist. "
CheyGirl wrote on Jun 25, 2008 8:25 AM:
" Does anyone know where the building is going to be located? Or how much the membership fees are? "
sporker wrote on Jun 25, 2008 7:01 AM:
" "The statistics are that 80 percent of women would prefer to be in a women's-only facility," Guidry said. "And here in Cheyenne, I think it's even more."
What statistics? Why would even more Cheyenne females prefer a non-coed spa setting? If the statistics are accurate, could you imagine the Cheyenne female boycott of the Cheyenne rec center that was voted down? Perhaps that exclusive female attitude influenced the Mayor Jack Spikers six penny tax rec center defeat.
Congratulations to the private enterprise that created the Sedona Fitness Center and Spa. "
What statistics? Why would even more Cheyenne females prefer a non-coed spa setting? If the statistics are accurate, could you imagine the Cheyenne female boycott of the Cheyenne rec center that was voted down? Perhaps that exclusive female attitude influenced the Mayor Jack Spikers six penny tax rec center defeat.
Congratulations to the private enterprise that created the Sedona Fitness Center and Spa. "
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