Gyms that cater exclusively to women aren’t anything new. As far back as 1964, Elaine Powers Figure Salons tried to entice more women to work out — even though the chain was created by a male ...
If you’re a woman and you frequent a local gym, you’ve probably had an interaction with another gym-goer who made you uncomfortable. You’re not alone. More than 56 percent of female gymgoers said they ...
After working out at a Gainesville gym, Valerie Mederos returned to her car, ready to drive home, when a man surprised her by knocking on her window. She didn’t know it yet, but he had followed her ...
The Women's Fitness Center has four treadmills and four ellipticals. This gym has been a place for female students to work out in more privacy and comfort since 2005. (Hannah McKinlay) The BYU Women's ...
Sometimes when women are trying to get a workout in at the gym, they're also forced to navigate harassment and objectification. Creepy stares and glares. Catcalling and repeated requests for their ...
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Women-only gyms, once seen as the exercise alternative for out of shape women of a certain age, are actively shedding that reputation, fitness experts say. Young, professional ...
In the early days of the pandemic, personal trainer Taylor Welch transformed her garage into a makeshift gym. It wasn’t much, just a couple of mats and some light-to-medium weight dumbbells. She set ...
A UK gym has sparked controversy after banning women over 24 from working out during peak hours. A 36-year-old woman shared her experience on the Mumsnet forum, 'Am I being unreasonable?' by ...