I’ve talked to a few women about their fears at the gym. They wonder if people are making fun of them, they often feel awkward, out of place, or pressured. Some women-only gyms have taken off in popularity, no doubt because they assuage some of those fears.

Second Wind Fitness points out an interesting study that women do better with a home-based fitness program.

Though I wonder if men wouldn’t do better as well. Half the problem about working out is finding the mental energy to restart your day and head off to the gym after a long day, or to get up that much earlier to start the day off strong with exercise. Having a gym at home removes some of that natural reluctance…