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Would you go to a woman only gym session?

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GentleOliveFatball · 18/06/2025 14:45

Just a light hearted post! 🫶

My local leisure centre does woman only nights in the health suite once a week and there is talk of doing a women's only gym session as well.
I used to go to the gym with a friend on occasion, I really enjoyed going, however we both became busy and were unable to find a time to go together anymore. I tried going on my own however I felt a bit uncomfortable and quite insecure (I know it's all in my head, but still)
I would love to go to a women's only gym session as I think I would feel more comfortable wearing my gym clothes and working out if I was just surrounded by other women, I also think it may be a good opportunity to make new friends.
What do you think? Would you be interested in women's only gym sessions? Have you ever tried them and were they good?

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ChocolateGanache · 18/06/2025 22:04

Yes definitely! Could so live without all the hogging machines, grunting and sweating all over everything and not cleaning it that men do!

DiscoBob · 18/06/2025 20:00

I think it sounds great. I'd hope most gyms might offer at least a few of them.

I haven't been for ages and the classes like body pump seemed always only female. But I think that was just by chance.

But I could easily feel a bit intimidated by someone much more experienced and confident and buff, in tight gym gear. Regardless of their sex.

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 18/06/2025 19:58

I often use the women's section at my gym, for no particular reason other than I like a change of scenery. It's much more friendly than the other sections, I have to say - women talk and get tips from each other in there.

Bluebootsgreenboots · 18/06/2025 19:53

I would love a women’s only gym session. Not because I’m bothered by the men in any way, but I’d like the expertise.
ive had trial sessions w a PT in the gym - some 20 something lad who was nice enough but didn’t give me the impression that he had any understanding of the ways my body was different from his. I’d love to see what other women my age do in the gym.

BodenCardiganNot · 18/06/2025 19:50

My local gym is women only. And it's great.

Alaoaa · 18/06/2025 19:49

Yes I’d love it, I’ve moved away now and none near by, but my old gym was mixed but had a womens only room with a good mix of lots of weights and cardio equipment which I loved.

MiddleAgedDread · 18/06/2025 19:36

Not bothered, the women are more scary than the men at my gym!!

EdisinBurgh · 18/06/2025 19:34

xsquared · 18/06/2025 14:50

Was it a women only yoga class? If so, then that's not on, if not, then he has every right to be there.

On the flip side, my pilates class is predominantly women, and a male member of the running club I go to went for two weeks before he asked whether he was allowed to be there. He was assured by the instructor that he was welcome.

To answer your question op, I would go to a women only gym if it were available.

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No it wasn’t a woman only yoga class so he did indeed have every right to be there!

But inside my heart sank a bit as he changed the dynamic of the yoga class for me - not at all the poor yogi blokes fault! He can crack on with his downward dogs. But I do prefer women only classes, when available.

HighLadyofTheNightCourt · 18/06/2025 14:56

I used to go to a women's only gym. I loved it!
Very different vibe to previous gyms i've been to. I was gutted when the owner moved away and closed. I've never found a place as good.

xsquared · 18/06/2025 14:50

EdisinBurgh · 18/06/2025 14:46

Yes! Definitely!

Always feel a bit miffed when there’s a man in my yoga class…. It’s fine, but I love relaxing into exercise with only other women!

Was it a women only yoga class? If so, then that's not on, if not, then he has every right to be there.

On the flip side, my pilates class is predominantly women, and a male member of the running club I go to went for two weeks before he asked whether he was allowed to be there. He was assured by the instructor that he was welcome.

To answer your question op, I would go to a women only gym if it were available.

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 18/06/2025 14:48

Im not bothered either way. I've been to mixed and single sex classes and gyms and enjoyed both. Give a try and see if you like it!

Drivingmissrangey · 18/06/2025 14:48

A gym I was a member of 20 years ago or so had a women’s section of the gym floor!

1AnotherOne · 18/06/2025 14:47

Yes I used to go to women’s only strength training sessions. They were really great when I was getting into weight lifting.

EdisinBurgh · 18/06/2025 14:46

Yes! Definitely!

Always feel a bit miffed when there’s a man in my yoga class…. It’s fine, but I love relaxing into exercise with only other women!