A good question- I have been in this situation. don't be intimidated by them- if you feel they're trying to rush you, tell them that you have as much right to be there as they do. They probably feel threatened by a woman able to use similar weights! I think it also says something about the culture of the gym you go to- ie. if this behaviour is allowed to go on, and you might even consider changing your gym. I think a lot is dependent on the staff- how vigilant they are and how much they interact with the members etc. The last gym I went to was excellent, and this type of behaviour would not have been tolerated. Worth shopping around maybe? Or standing your ground- whichever you feel most comfortable with.




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