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0Gym life working out for more women
越来越多女性走入健身房
Female enthusiasts get tough on physical fitness, healthier lifestyles
女性健身爱好者追求更健康的体魄与生活方式
On the back of recent trends, a Spring Festival blockbuster last year and the overarching desire to lead healthier and empowered lives, Chinese women continue to flock to the gym in droves and even outnumber the opposite sex in what is often perceived as a male-dominated field.
近年来，受健身潮流兴起、去年春节档电影《热辣滚烫》热播以及公众对健康与活力追求的影响，中国女性持续涌入健身房，且在这一男性“主战场”上超越男性的数量。
As awareness of the importance of physical health and the pursuit of fitness grows, more women are making exercise an integral part of their lives. From following workout videos by fitness bloggers at home and sweating over weights in the gym, to outdoor hiking, rock climbing and running marathons, women are embracing a diverse range of fitness activities.
随着健康与健身意识增强，越来越多女性将运动纳入日常生活。不论是居家跟随健身博主锻炼、在健身房挥汗如雨，还是参与徒步、攀岩和马拉松等户外运动，女性健身形式日益丰富。
According to the 2023 China Fitness Industry Data Report, women account for 55.41 percent of fitness consumers. The China Outdoor Sports Industry Development Report (2022-2023) also indicates that women make up 59.9 percent of outdoor sports participants, becoming the leading demographic in this field.
根据《2023中国健身行业数据报告》，女性健身消费者占比达55.41%。《中国户外运动产业发展报告（2022–2023）》显示，女性在户外运动中占比达到59.9%，成为主力军。
With this trend has come a shift in typical goals when working out: instead of pursuing a slim and curvy figure, they exercise to be healthier, to gain a better understanding and control of their bodies, and to be more independent and powerful, according to the reports.
根据报告，女性锻炼目的也发生转变——不再仅追求“纤细曲线”，而是为健康，身体理解与掌控力，以及独立与力量感而锻炼。
According to the 2024 Women's Fitness Trends Report released in March by fitness chain Hilefit, women demonstrate remarkable perseverance in fitness. On average, the chain's female members spend about 34 minutes per session on the treadmill, compared to 29 minutes for male members. Additionally, 42 percent of female members participate in group classes, significantly higher than the 8.3 percent participation rate among male members.
根据健身连锁机构乐刻三月发布的《2024女性健身趋势报告》，女性在健身方面展现出非凡毅力。女性会员每节课在跑步机上的平均锻炼时间为34分钟，男性为29分钟。此外，42%的女性参加团课，远高于男性的8.3%。
The report also suggests a significant shift in women's workout preferences, with strength training gaining popularity. While 61 percent of female customers still focus on weight loss and body sculpting, 21 percent opt for muscle-building personal training courses, with the trend on a steady increase, the report said.
报告还显示，女性健身偏好正向力量训练倾斜：61%的女性依然注重减脂与塑形，21%选择增肌的私教课程，且呈稳步上升趋势。
One fitness coach, surnamed Yan, confirmed the trend, noting that more of her female clients are aiming for a muscular physique through exercise. Yan said that compared to the uncertainties of work and life, exercise offers more direct rewards — the dopamine released during exercise brings physical joy, while the endorphins from progressively lifting heavier weights deliver a lasting sense of achievement and satisfaction.
一位姓闫的健身教练证实了这一趋势。她指出，越来越多女性客户通过锻炼来追求“肌肉身材”。闫教练说，与工作和生活的不确定性相比，运动能带来更直接的回报——锻炼期间分泌的多巴胺带来身体愉悦感，而渐进负荷的重量训练所产生的内啡肽可以带来更持续的成就感和满足感。
Through strength training, women start to discover their physical strength, thus becoming more empowered both physically and mentally. Yan said the sense of control over the body translates into a newfound feeling of confidence in life, which is manifested in actions such as standing up against workplace injustices rather than staying silent.
通过力量训练，女性逐渐发现自身的身体力量，进而在身心上获得更大自信。闫教练表示，对身体的控制感转化为对生活的自信，这种自信体现日常行动中，例如在职场面对不公敢于发声，不再沉默。
