2006-08-18 05:31:39 · 11 answers · asked by Maria C 2 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
I think that they are fine and that if women are more comfortable being around only other women when exercising, then let them. I go to a mixed sex gym and I love it. The guys don't bother me. I've even been asked out a couple of times but I am not too self conscious about my body. Some women are. As long as the facility has challenging and safe equipment and routines, let the women do their thing. I'd go to one for a visit but I like being around both men and women.
2006-08-18 05:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by intentionalmasterpiece 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel more at ease at an all-women gym because I don't have to worry if I look pretty, or if men are staring when we're doing certain exercises in a class involving the butt or some other parts of the body. I guess that if you're looking for a boyfriend, then maybe you should join a coed gym, but if you are happy with your bf or husband, then you may get better benefits at an all-women gym. Good luck!
2006-08-18 06:34:58 · answer #2 · answered by Belindita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a good idea. I think a lot of women are more comfortable exercising where theres no guys to see them sweat and their thighs jiggle and so forth, and its less intimidating to start to use weight lifting equipment. I dont think it necessarily makes a difference to all women, but for those who are more self-concscious it makes the trip to the gym a bit easier.
2006-08-18 05:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by Caroline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've gone to both, all women and mixed and prefer the all women. That way you know that the women are there to exercise and not to pick up men and you won't get hit on (hopefully).
2006-08-18 05:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by mab5096 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need a place to exercise too. An all women place is easier to relax then having men around watching.
2006-08-18 06:04:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are fine for people that are really self concious. But I dont perfer it.. when i see a hot guy at the gym.. it just makes me work harder :-P
2006-08-18 05:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by punk_rockin_dancer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like them. You don't have to worry about being hit on. And you don't have to be embarrassed about the measley "chick weights" you may be working with.
2006-08-18 05:38:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess they're okay cause you're with all these other people that most relates to you...like friends...
if you're with other men, you see them lifting 200lbs and stuff...nothing like your 8lbs weight.
plus, no guys can hit on you if you're pretty.
2006-08-18 05:37:37 · answer #8 · answered by annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some of them only have group programs set up and you can't make your own workout
2006-08-18 05:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by cica-koshka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
illegal and sexist. Do you people have ANY concept of the rule of law at all?
2006-08-18 05:37:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋