Fear of sweating in front of the opposite sex is no excuse to skip the gym as there are several gym chains and programs designed exclusively for women. Women need exercise, too; a study published in the "Journal of the American Medical Association" found that women need at least 60 minutes of exercise every day of the week just to maintain their weight. In addition to the franchises listed here, many communities have health clubs dedicated to women or female-only exercise classes. Check with your health care provider for local information.
Curves for Women
The first Curves gym opened in 1992, and the franchise has grown to include four million women, according to the company's website. The Curves workout is a 30-minute circuit that intersperses aerobic activities with strength training and is followed by stretching and a cooldown. Club owners often have contests to keep the members motivated. Curves also has an eating program and carries vitamins and some foods that members can purchase.
Lucille Roberts
Lucille Roberts' gyms have been in operation for 38 years in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas and offer a variety of different workouts in a single-sex environment. Gyms offer traditional cardio and strength-training equipment, as well as a wide variety of exercise classes. The gyms offer weight loss programs and personal training.
Ladies Workout Express/LOA Fitness for Women
This 30-minute circuit for the express workout uses strength-training hydraulic exercise machines with varying levels of difficulty and aerobic stations to promote weight loss in an efficient way. The Fitness for Women Clubs are more full service with exercise equipment and exercise classes. The company has been helping women to lose weight for 20 years.
Total Woman Gym and Day Spa
This gym has several facilities in southern California and offers a wide variety of classes as well as Pilates, strength training and cardiovascular equipment. In addition these gyms offer spa treatments including skin care, aromatherapy, waxing, body treatments and massage.
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