Women's Only & Men's Only Fitness Hours
Starting March 3, 2025 and running through the month of March, 深夜福利站 Campus Recreation will be offering a pilot program of Women's Only and Men's Only hours in the Blue Gym Fitness Centre space in the 深夜福利站 Campus Recreation Centre (WSRC).
- Women's Only - Monday/Wednesday 6:30am-8:00am (individuals who identify as female)
- Men's Only - Tuesday/Thursday 6:30am-8:00am (individuals who identify as male)
Numerous studies have highlighted that women are more likely to feel anxiety when it comes to exercising in public compared to men. One study revealed that 76% of women feel uncomfortable when exercising in public spaces. Research from Penn State University shows that a gender gym gap is influenced by women's concerns around a lack of knowledge or confidence while in the gym, as well as getting unwanted advice from men in the gym.†
The pervasive influence of social media, projecting a specific image of fitness, has also only added to the pressure. As Lashara Wood told GymShark:“The fitness industry and social media have, up until recently, fueled these feelings of anxiety and self-doubt. By setting unrealistic body standards and fixating on aesthetics over mental well-being, this has put a lot of people off starting in the first place."†
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For this Wellness Wednesday, we wanted to announce this new pilot program.
