No Women and No 'Temptations': Men-Only Gyms in the US
Two new Christian men-only gym initiatives in the US are causing a stir. Proverbs 27:17 Fitness in Oklahoma City and The Remnant Gym in Denver, expected to open in 2027, combine workouts with Bible studies and community life without women. The founders claim the separation aims to strengthen faith and marriages, but online critics argue it is the exclusion of women under a religious guise.
Two new Christian men-only gym initiatives are causing a stir in the United States. The first, Proverbs 27:17 Fitness, was founded in Oklahoma City by Jeff Hambrecht, who established it following personal struggles with addictions, including pornography. The second, The Remnant Gym, is expected to open in Denver in 2027 and will require members to agree to a religious principles document stating that marriage is between a man and a woman only and that there are two genders determined by God. The founders claim the separation aims to create a space for men to focus on faith and personal discipline, but critics on social media argue it is the exclusion of women under a religious guise. The debate has become a broader discussion about religion, gender, and social roles in the US.