To The Contrary

Why the Gym Doesn’t Feel Safe for Women

Why do so many women feel judged or unsafe at the gym? This honest conversation dives into the unseen barriers keeping women out of fitness spaces - and how we can change that. We speak with Dr. Emma Cowley of the SHE Research Centre at TUS, Ireland and Disnella Santos, a fitness influencer and model.

Why the Gym Doesn’t Feel Safe for Women

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