The Social & Emotional Health Benefits of a Gym Membership

Although much data has been collected, analyzed, and disseminated on the physical and mental health benefits of a gym membership, this poster presentation aims specifically to share information related to the social and emotional health benefits of a gym membership. The culture and support of a positive gym environment can help people find a sense of belonging. Such a feeling can then help people learn to find success outside of the gym environment by replicating the process of finding success in the gym. There is an understanding that everyone at the gym is working toward a positive goal, this understanding can be contagious to other members in such a way that the pursuit of success starts in the gym and continues into other areas of a person’s life.