The big frustration
Why women stay away from the gym
The first month of the new year is over - and with it probably numerous New Year's resolutions, such as finally losing a few kilos. The gym would be a good place to do this, but women in particular still stay away too often. There are many reasons for this.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen Sport is healthy - not only, but especially for women. Recent research has shown that women who exercise regularly have greater health benefits than men - including a lower overall mortality rate and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Exercise also alleviates the symptoms of postpartum depression, supports bone mineral density during the menopause and alleviates the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
Despite all the benefits, however, women are often less active than they should be: According to the WHO, 20 to 40 percent of them do not reach the recommended minimum of 150 minutes of "moderate to vigorous" physical activity per week, including muscle building on at least two days. At the same time, studies show that women are more likely than men to be dissatisfied with their bodies, which in turn has a negative impact on their well-being and can lead to a loss of self-esteem and even depression, among other things.
It would therefore be good for women in particular, but not only women, to do more sport. However, many of them still shy away from going to the gym despite increasing membership numbers. There are many reasons for this, as Emma S. Cowley from Liverpool John Moores University in the UK knows.
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