Gainesville Health & Fitness - Women's Center

Overview

• Type of facility: Women-only fitness center (GHF Women) focused on group fitness, strength and functional training, and supportive community programming.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Empowering, community-driven, and fitness-focused. The facility emphasizes female-only staff and members, supportive group classes, and a welcoming environment designed to help women meet strength, cardio, and wellness goals.

Features & Amenities

• All-female staff and women-only spaces
• Sauna, steam room, and hot tub for post-workout recovery and relaxation
• Extensive cardio and strength equipment (multiple cardio machines and strength stations)
• Functional training studio (Studio Q) with Queenax suspended bodyweight system, TRX straps, hip thrust machine, free weights
• 175 group classes per month across formats (Body Pump, HIIT, Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, etc.)
• Supervised strength circuit for beginners
• Showers, vanities, hair dryers, lockers, and private changing areas
• Free babysitting while members work out
• Complimentary WiFi
• Convenient parking (Thornebrook Village) and access to other GHF locations (Main and Tioga)

Services

• Group fitness classes: wide variety including strength, cardio, dance, Pilates, and yoga
• Personal training for women: one-on-one coaching with nationally certified female trainers
• Specialty programs: targeted programs such as Yoga for Pregnancy and other focused offerings
• Functional training sessions: studio-based programming using Queenax, TRX, and other functional equipment
• Guest access program: free guest pass options and a clear guest policy (each guest receives six free visits)
• Staff assistance and equipment orientation/demonstrations

Pricing

• No specific membership pricing is listed on the page content provided.
• The site offers a free guest pass and instructions to request pricing or chat about pricing via the website.
• Guests: six free visits per guest (per the guest policy described).

Location & Hours

• Address: 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
• Phone: 352-374-4634
• Operating hours: Not listed explicitly in the provided content. The site includes a link to “Location Hours” for current hours — visitors should check the website or call the phone number for up-to-date schedule information.

Notes

• What makes this sauna/fitness center special: It is explicitly designed by women for women, combining a strong community focus with a broad variety of classes and specialized training equipment (Studio Q/Queenax). The presence of recovery amenities (sauna, steam room, hot tub) alongside free childcare, private changing areas, and an all-female staff highlights a convenience- and comfort-oriented approach for female members.
• Strong emphasis on accessibility and variety: many monthly classes, supervised beginner circuits, and cross-access to other GHF locations.
• Ideal for women seeking both intense training (functional/strength) and wellness/recovery amenities in a women-only environment.