UK gym restricts peak hours access to females aged twelve to twenty four

A UK gym has restricted access during peak hours to female members aged 12 to 24, preventing older women from using the facility between 4pm and 7pm on weekdays. The policy came to light when a 36-year-old member received notification and shared her concerns on an online forum. The gym explained that the measure was designed to create a safe, dedicated space for younger females during after-school hours. However, the decision provoked widespread criticism. Nearly all respondents to the forum discussion disagreed with the policy, questioning both its three-hour daily duration and the age limit of 24, which includes university-aged women. Critics argued that excluding paying members based on age constitutes unfair discrimination. The incident raises important questions about whether age-based restrictions in commercial gyms can be justified, or whether they cross the line into treating certain customers unfairly. The gym has not publicly responded to the backlash.