Train smarter, not just harder.
Why Aren’t More Men in Fitness Classes? Let’s Talk About It.
Step into almost any fitness class and you’ll notice something right away: most of the participants are women. In fact, studies show that around 78% of group fitness attendees are women in the UK, with men making up just 22%.
So the question is – where are all the men?
It’s not that men aren’t training. You’ll find plenty of them lifting weights in the gym or hitting cardio machines. But when it comes to group classes, the numbers drop significantly. And it’s not because men don’t enjoy training, it’s often because of how group classes are traditionally structured.
The Circuit Trap: Why Some Classes Miss the Mark
Many group fitness classes follow a similar formula: high-intensity circuits, rapid-fire reps, and a strong dose of “go hard or go home” mentality.
There’s nothing wrong with getting sweaty. But let’s be honest, too often, these classes prioritise intensity over intention. That might mean compromised technique, overloaded joints, and workouts that leave you exhausted, but not necessarily stronger.
These styles can feel chaotic, unstructured, and focused more on burning calories than building strength. For many men (and plenty of women too), that’s simply not appealing, especially if your goals involve improving performance, building muscle, or training for longevity.
Enter: The Warm Up Studio – Where Strength Meets Strategy
At The Warm Up Studio, we’ve taken a different approach.
Our small-group classes are designed to feel more like personal training in a community setting, grounded in form, function, and intelligent progression.
We focus on:
- Compound lifts that develop total-body strength
- Core integration to support posture and power
- Mobility work that enhances how you move and recover
- Tailored coaching that meets you where you are
Every movement has a purpose, and every class is built to help you train smarter, not just harder.
This isn’t a race through burpees and box jumps. This is a space to:
- Learn why you’re doing each exercise
- Lift with confidence and control
- Build strength that supports your life, not just your gym stats
Why Men (and Everyone) Should Rethink Group Training
If you’ve avoided group classes in the past because they didn’t “feel like real training,” we hear you and we agree. That’s exactly why we created something different.
Our goal is to bridge the gap between structured strength training and the energy of a supportive group environment. It’s not about who can sweat the most, it’s about who can show up, improve, and move with purpose.
The Invitation
Whether you’re an experienced lifter or totally new to strength training, you’re welcome here.
We’re here to redefine what a fitness class looks and feels like, and we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
💥 Ready to see what it’s about?
Try unlimited classes for two weeks for just £25 and experience strength training done right.
Train with intention. Build with purpose.
Your strongest self STARTS at The Warm Up Studio.
