Overview

• Since June 30, the gym’s Ladies Gym has been reserved for females aged 12 to 24 between 4 pm and 7 pm on weekdays, with all members welcome at other times.
• On July 16, a 36-year-old member’s post on Mumsnet calling the age cap unfair went viral and led her to announce she will cancel her membership.
• Online reaction has been split between critics decrying discrimination against women over 24 and supporters praising the focus on teenage fitness.
• Several members have confirmed they will cancel their memberships because the new schedule no longer fits their routines.
• The gym says the change responds to feedback aiming to offer younger female members a supportive space during peak after-school hours.