For some women, the gym can be a scary place due to the perceived pressure to look a certain way. While it is a fear shared by both men and women, women are far more likely to find themselves being subjected to body shaming from men in conventional gym settings.
Some women say they are choosing to stay away from the gym which could impact their physical and mental health. In Cardiff, women-only gyms are popping up to help women feel safe. Last year, one such gym opened in Grangetown and has been growing its member numbers ever since.
Founder Shauna Driscoll previously told WalesOnline: "There are not many safe spaces for women. I feel like especially with the women that come to our gym I think it's a common theme that they don't feel safe anywhere else.
