Research Agenda
Why is this research important?
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Environmental discomfort around gender is an aspect that keeps many from utilizing fitness centers.
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A wide range of diseases can be prevented by physical activity.
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Physical exercise is a significantly gendered health behaviour.
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This imbalance exists relating to muscle-building and moderate to strenuous levels of exercise.
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Positive health impacts are not being realized.
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There are limited solutions on the market that don’t involve isolation of genders
Where did the survey go?
Who did the survey reach?
Survey Findings
Summary of Findings
The survey fostered over 200 responses.
Based on the combination and comparison of the survey results & Literature Review findings:
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Gender appears to be very relevant in the discussion of fitness.
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Design elements have great capability in improving comfortability within fitness spaces.
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A natural desire to seek individual comfort is clearly present.
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Making the fitness process as simple as possible seems to be key in reducing discomfort in the gym.
Over 50 respondents shared an interest in further questioning/involvement in this project.