[Survey of Women in their 20s-50s] Approximately Half of Women Feel Barriers to Gym Attendance. Would 'Women-Only' Gyms or Fitness Facilities Make it Easier to Attend?

## ■ What are the real psychological barriers women face when going to the gym: "cost," "continuity," and "high threshold"?

An increasing number of women are considering going to the gym to relieve lack of exercise and maintain their physique, but various psychological barriers exist before they actually take the first step. The issue of cost, anxiety about whether they can continue, and the eyes of others—the points of concern vary from person to person.

In light of this, we collaborated with Fitcrew Co., Ltd. to conduct a survey targeting 200 women in their 20s-50s nationwide on "psychological barriers to gyms and fitness."

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"Survey on Psychological Barriers to Gyms and Fitness" Survey Overview

Survey method: Online questionnaire

Survey period: March 13, 2026 - March 24, 2026

Target respondents: Women in their 20s-50s nationwide

Valid responses: 200 samples

Questions:

Question 1: Have you ever attended a gym or fitness facility?

Question 2: Are you interested in gyms or fitness facilities?

Question 3: Have you ever felt "barriers" or "resistance" to gym attendance?

Question 4: What were the main points? (Multiple answers allowed)

Question 5: If there were "women-only" gyms or fitness facilities, do you think it would be easier to attend?

Question 6: Please tell us the reason.

Question 7: What points do you prioritize when choosing a gym? (Multiple answers allowed)

Question 8: Please tell us specifically what points you prioritize when choosing a gym.

*As a rule, percentages are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not be 100%.

## ■ 82.5% responded, "I have never attended a gym or fitness facility."

First, we asked if they had ever attended a gym or fitness facility.