Ladies only Boot Camp?

mdn15
mdn15 Posts: 145
in Fitness and Exercise
So after I finished a brutal HIIT workout, I was leaving the gym when I noticed a sign for "Ladies Boot Camp" please sing up.
I asked the gym folks, why is it only for ladies? Why not a boot camp for both genders. They said that the gym wants to encourage to ladies to try something different. The gym wants the ladies to know there is more than just the elliptical and treadmill at the gym.

As a female who loves weights, intense workouts, and runs outside, I have not stepped on an elliptical / treadmill in over 1 year.


Curious, is there a need for this class?

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  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    For some, sure. Unfortunately a lot of women are "cardio rats" and a ladies only boot camp may be a great way for them to gain some comfortability and confidence to realize that there is more to exercise. For some, it's easier for them to be around just women. I bet the class sells out quickly.
  • djshari
    djshari Posts: 513 Member
    Yes, not sure why you would have a problem with it. If it makes women feel more comfortable then why not?
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    Agree with above poster, I think alot of women especially when first starting tend todo mostly cardio, actually it sounds like a fun class
  • daniellegwilliam
    daniellegwilliam Posts: 122 Member
    absolutley. When I first started working out, working out with men intimitated me. I thought if it was men and women, i would look like a weak out of shape weakling compared to them.
    I obviously know better now...but we al need to feel comfortable when starting soemthing new
  • JamieM8168
    JamieM8168 Posts: 248 Member
    Just like the womens only section in the gym. Some are just more comfortable there.
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    Just like the womens only section in the gym. Some are just more comfortable there.

    Your gym has a women's only section? What's in that section?

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