The text the 36-year-old woman received from her gym. Photo \/ @Whenlifegivesyouoranges via Mumsnet<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease note that outside of these hours, our Ladies Gym will continue to be available for all female members as usual.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to improve the experience for all our members.\u201d<\/p>\n
The original poster (OP) mentioned that one of her main reasons for joining the gym was because it offered \u201cladies\u2019 hours\u201d<\/a> from 9am to 7am on weekdays.<\/p>\n AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.<\/a><\/p>\n She then said she would cancel her membership because it no longer fits her schedule, asking the forum, \u201cBut this is ridiculous, right?\u201d<\/p>\n Most commenters said the OP was justified in feeling outraged by the new policy, with 93% voting that the gym was being unreasonable.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s absolutely ridiculous! Why women of a certain age!? I\u2019d feel furious, OP,\u201d one person responded.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s wild,\u201d another echoed, as someone else admitted, \u201cOnce a week, fine. One hour a day (outside of peak times), fine. Three hours every weekday is mental. I\u2019d cancel, too\u201d.<\/p>\n Discover more<\/p>\n Others called it \u201cwild,\u201d while a different user said they would understand if it was strictly for school-aged children, but including those up to 24, who would be in university, feels \u201cstrange\u201d.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, others were confused about the rationale behind the decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI wonder if they\u2019re trying to attract the influencer-type crowd for some free marketing,\u201d one wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cI suspect there is some insufferable person in charge who wants a young, hip and happening vibe, so isn\u2019t bothered about losing boring old middle-aged women<\/a>,\u201d suggested another.<\/p>\n \u201cIs it because that age group can\u2019t exercise at the same time as men without being hit on?\u201d someone else asked.<\/p>\n But another member replied pointing out, \u201cBut they\u2019re not being hit on by 25+ women, I\u2019m sure.\u201d<\/p>\nOthers were confused about the rationale behind the gym’s decision. Photo \/ 123RF<\/p>\n