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 ...

The topic of female-only gym spaces has always been one of hot debate but the owners of two training studios have revealed why it’s so important. Diana Johnson and Felicia Oreb, who now own women-only ...

Jun. 19—A local personal trainer is bringing a fitness center to St. Joseph geared toward empowering women and encouraging strength training. As a personal trainer for years, Christy Mayfield said she ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Whether you are new to the gym or looking for a new fitness home, Levels Fitness is a women's only gym. Owner Ashlyn Lowery said she created the gym for women to push women to ...

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 ...

A transgender woman has claimed that a popular women’s only gym discriminated against her by denying her a membership – with the fitness chain now speaking out and seemingly standing by its decision.

As a teen, Fatma Sheekh played soccer and tennis. Later on, her uncle introduced her to the art of boxing. Working out as a young adult gave her “consistency and clarity,” she said. After the death of ...

A new Fayetteville fitness center focused solely on women is well on its way to its opening date this spring, according to the owner. Gracefully Fit, founded by military spouse and certified trainer ...

A new gym in North Augusta has its sights set on helping women focus on their health and nutrition. Embrace Body Fitness and Nutrition, an women-only gym located at 1799 Edgefield Road, offers a ...

The gym is aiming to serve women who feel intimidated in traditional fitness spaces by empowering them with equipment and ...