How to approach girls in the gym???

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  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    The last time I approached a woman at the gym it went a lil' something like this:


    "Wow, those are great looking yoga pants; do you need a spot ? "


    "A spot? ...... we're at the smoothie bar."


    "Oh... yeah........ Sorry? "
  • NewlifeinNW
    NewlifeinNW Posts: 3,866 Member
    Usually sneaking up and sitting down on the bench they are about to sit on, right under them, is a good introduction
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    So is the answer yes or no to talking to women at the gym?
  • _Figgzie_
    _Figgzie_ Posts: 3,506 Member
    cee134 wrote: »
    So is the answer yes or no to talking to women at the gym?


    I say the gym thing takes time..............gotta give the woman some time for you to grow on her...........familiarity breaks the ice at the gym

  • dwrightlaw
    dwrightlaw Posts: 804 Member
    I don't see anything wrong with it as long as it's not done in creeper fashion
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    cee134 wrote: »
    So is the answer yes or no to talking to women at the gym?

    You takin notes over there?
  • dwrightlaw
    dwrightlaw Posts: 804 Member
    Like dont spend 20 mins staring at her while shes using the adductor machine
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    dwrightlaw wrote: »
    Like dont spend 20 mins staring at her while shes using the adductor machine

    15 minutes are good then?



    ... asking for a friend.
  • dwrightlaw
    dwrightlaw Posts: 804 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    dwrightlaw wrote: »
    Like dont spend 20 mins staring at her while shes using the adductor machine

    15 minutes are good then?



    ... asking for a friend.

    I'd say you're safe with 5-7 mins tops
  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    acorsaut89 wrote: »
    So I'm a single woman . . . and lots of women are here are saying they don't want to be approached at the gym because, well, they're busy and here for a reason buuuuuut can I just say something . . . . and please don't shoot me for this

    We live in a world where women complain men don't show interest, but when they do show interest we're saying it's creepy? Sure, I get the gym isn't like the ideal spot for a guy to show he wants to get to know, but he is saying he wants to get to know you. Provided, he isn't saying this to every girl he comes across, I would take it as a compliment. He might not be the world's greatest guy, he might only be good for one cup of coffee but he's taking a chance. If you're not single, I get it and you have to find a nice way to say, thanks but I'm not single. It takes a lot of guts to show interest in today's dating world . .. but we're saying show interest, just only at these times? Jeeeez

    You're my vote for woman of the year. At least MFP woman of the year.
  • If she isn't making weird awkward eye contact or smiling at you or anything just steer clear.

    OR You can ask her to spot you

    Damn, dont do that, women are better spotters and then you'll add this "are you flirting with me like Captain Fantastic" element to when I ask :P
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    dwrightlaw wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    dwrightlaw wrote: »
    Like dont spend 20 mins staring at her while shes using the adductor machine

    15 minutes are good then?



    ... asking for a friend.

    I'd say you're safe with 5-7 mins tops

    Cool.

    I'll go with seven !




    ... and a half
  • NenaPunPun2241
    NenaPunPun2241 Posts: 73 Member
    As long as you don’t talk to me in the middle of my workout I don’t mind tbh
    I’ll be polite to whoever tries to chat with me for the most part
    Just be respectful and chill
  • ZQGainz
    ZQGainz Posts: 58 Member
    I feel like the best thing to do is complement a girls shoes lol. I got that from a body builder named Bradley Martyn and it worked
  • ZQGainz
    ZQGainz Posts: 58 Member
    ZQGainz wrote: »
    I feel like the best thing to do is complement a girls shoes lol. I got that from a body builder named Bradley Martyn and it worked

    YOU LET THE THREAD GO TEN PAGES AND KNEW THE ANSWER TO YOUR OWN QUESTION THE WHOLE TIME

  • ZQGainz
    ZQGainz Posts: 58 Member
    ZQGainz wrote: »
    ZQGainz wrote: »
    I feel like the best thing to do is complement a girls shoes lol. I got that from a body builder named Bradley Martyn and it worked

    YOU LET THE THREAD GO TEN PAGES AND KNEW THE ANSWER TO YOUR OWN QUESTION THE WHOLE TIME

    I don't know anything haha. I'm looking for advice and opinions. Everyone has been very insightful so far
  • elizarizo
    elizarizo Posts: 470 Member
    Maybe if you stare long enough she willl come and talk to you...
  • ZQGainz
    ZQGainz Posts: 58 Member
    elizarizo wrote: »
    Maybe if you stare long enough she willl come and talk to you...

    How would you not be creepy about that haha
  • elizarizo
    elizarizo Posts: 470 Member
    I forgot to mention, she will probably ask you what the *kitten* you looking at but at least she came and talked to you
  • ZQGainz
    ZQGainz Posts: 58 Member
    elizarizo wrote: »
    I forgot to mention, she will probably ask you what the *kitten* you looking at but at least she came and talked to you

    Hahah!! So eye contact must be important
  • elizarizo
    elizarizo Posts: 470 Member
    ZQGainz wrote: »
    elizarizo wrote: »
    I forgot to mention, she will probably ask you what the *kitten* you looking at but at least she came and talked to you

    Hahah!! So eye contact must be important
    SuUuuuper important LOL

  • ZQGainz
    ZQGainz Posts: 58 Member
    elizarizo wrote: »
    ZQGainz wrote: »
    elizarizo wrote: »
    I forgot to mention, she will probably ask you what the *kitten* you looking at but at least she came and talked to you

    Hahah!! So eye contact must be important
    SuUuuuper important LOL

    Taking notes
  • elizarizo
    elizarizo Posts: 470 Member
    edited February 2018
    Maybe even steal her machine or weights, that would def spark up conversation
  • BitofaState
    BitofaState Posts: 75 Member
    I genuinely feel sorry for single men. There's so many social situations they're expected to navigate and they feel like they're wrong no matter what they do.

    Why limit it to single men?

    The advice for men in a relationship - "When you wake up in the morning, apologize. What for? Who knows, but you HAVE done something wrong."
  • BitofaState
    BitofaState Posts: 75 Member
    dwrightlaw wrote: »
    Like dont spend 20 mins staring at her while shes using the adductor machine

    What about asking if you can "jump in" between sets?
  • PrincessTinyheart
    PrincessTinyheart Posts: 679 Member
    elizarizo wrote: »
    I forgot to mention, she will probably ask you what the *kitten* you looking at but at least she came and talked to you

    So many great relationships have started with a woman asking "what the hell are YOU looking at?"
  • newthinkingfish
    newthinkingfish Posts: 28 Member
    dwrightlaw wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    dwrightlaw wrote: »
    Like dont spend 20 mins staring at her while shes using the adductor machine

    15 minutes are good then?



    ... asking for a friend.

    I'd say you're safe with 5-7 mins tops

    So set the alarm on your watch.. Got it ;)
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    cee134 wrote: »
    So is the answer yes or no to talking to women at the gym?

    You takin notes over there?

    No, I just want to know the answer at this point. :error::error::error: