‘I go there instead of going out’: why a gym is the place to be for UK’s gen Z

The days of pubbing out for young adults are fading as more opt for gyms instead. These individuals, like Louis, Niyi, and Erin, use their gym memberships not just for fitness but as a social hub, often spending less on drinking than they do on membership fees. Research shows that gyms are essential for health and well-being among Gen Z, supporting the trend of these young adults making fitness a central part of their lives.