Advice on Women at the Gym (Page 2)

Don't do it. I would think you're hitting on me or just being a perv and when I found out you were married I'd think you were scum.

Thanks for the thought though-from all the ladies.

I agree- I don't like those comments from guys I barely know.  I would think it's a cheesy pick up line.  And...if I saw a ring on your finger I would think you're a scum even if you're not.  If you really feel the urge to say something, I personally would prefer a guy to say something like "you've been here a lot working out hard- keep up the good work."  That itself is a tasteful compliment because I can read between the lines without him really having to say anything. 

WRONG, the worst thing she can do is mace you,  then key your car while you're rolling on the floor in agony......just saying

I've always found the safest thing to do is to treat everyone like one of the guys. So limit your comments to :

"Hey pee wee why don't you nut up and put some weight on that bar"...or

"what's wrong wussboy, is your coochie hurtin'"

I've had great success with these. If you need more just ask.

First, this thread makes me so glad that I go to a women's only gym!! 

Second, when in a co-ed space all women know that men are checking them out.  Your attempt at eye contact and polite conversation will not be seen as anything earth-shaking or intimidating.  Look around; its probably already happening with the other guys in the room and this miss peacock you seem to like. 

Third, since you are a guy sensitive enough to ask the women of BT.com what you should do, I can tell that you're not going to be an aggressive, creepy, persistent jerk with miss peacock, so go ahead and try to say hi to her.  You're witty and clever enough to make it smooth and light-hearted.  Then....and this is the HARD part...wait.  Look for a look of recognition, a "oh hey, it's him again" smile, etc in the weeks ahead.   Waiting will make her want YOU, set you apart from the rest of the guys who merely check her out, and ultimately seal your chance to talk with her more outside of the weight room.

Be patient, friendly, and you can't go wrong.   All that said, a word of caution:  Women who dress up to workout are often dull as dirt though cute as a button.  Beauty may be skin deep, but it shouldn't be so obvious that she's strutting it.  Have fun with the chase, and remember to let her respond and hopefully approach you after the initial "hi, how are ya".

Cheers, -Sunny

great thread.  But this thread would be SOO much better with a pic of the girl.

i say go for it, best of luck, please keep everyone posted.

Yay!

Girl 1: high maintenance
Girl 2: a much better choice.

Quick story - I'm running on the hamster wheel at the gym and cute girl gets on the one next to me.  We're running for a while and every once in a while I look in the mirror in front of us and chuckle.  I feel like I need to explain cuz I don't want her to think I'm an *** so I say "I feel like I should explain why I'm laughing, we look like we're in gym class."  We're both wearing plain white t-shirts and navy blue shorts and white shoes.  So she laughs and we start talking about working out early in the morning, etc.  Pleasant conversation, nothing weird about it.  After about 15 minutes this monster walks over from the free weight section and says "honey-I'm done I'll see you downstairs when you're ready".  Man, was I glad he was talking to her! 

Hmmm this could work... Try wearing really short spandex shorts and a jog bra and laughing to yourself while you work out on the ,machine next to her... She is sure to notice!

Now you're talkin'.

sweaty girl in tee shirt.... yum....