Dude approaches me at the gym...

fitnfreeme

Says he's noticed me around a lot lately. Compliments my regular attendance. I'm sweaty and a little on the shy side anyway, so I ditch out pretty quick. We haven't ended our workouts at the same time again, but now he always waves and gives me a big smile when I enter and mouths "See ya" when he leaves. He's attractive, and I'm single. I am assuming he is too. What is gym pickup ettiquette? I have to ask because this type of thing has NEVER happened to me before.

Anyway, I'm not so concerned that I'm changing anything about my routine or wearing less crappy looking workoout clothes, but I think I would like to encourage him a little. Any advice?

MissAnjy

Next time he mouths "seeya" summon him over & ask him what he's doing later? If he wants to get a post workout snack lol

SmartAlec03211988

Snatch him up girl! A lil "how you doin'?" with a little seductive expression will do the trick!

lrichardson2360

Next time he mouths "seeya" summon him over & ask him what he's doing later? If he wants to get a post workout snack lol

This! Start out friendly and find out if he's single, if so, go in for the kill!

J3SSP3NNY

Ask him to go get something to eat!!!!!!!
He's obviously into you

andreabball

Wow, that's awesome!! I know that has to feel good! I say just say hi and find out a little about him. The post-workout snack idea is a great one! Low-key, no pressure and that way, if you find out that he's a creep you can ditch without putting too much time or effort in. Congratulations and good luck!!
-Andi

fionat29

Just go for it!
If he knocks you back, well, it's a life experience.

kdchick99

I agree with MissAnjy, ask him if he wants to get a post workout snack or shake? But you said you were shy, so do everything at your own pace and comfort. The workout clothes, if you want to wear something less crappy to encourage him than GO FOR IT! Can't hurt and he noticed you when you were in your crappy clothes, so something different may give him an extra push you ask you out. Remember stand tall, shoulders back, smile, and act like you belong there! Confidence is cute, sexy, and enpowering!

nolachick

Says he's noticed me around a lot lately. Compliments my regular attendance. I'm sweaty and a little on the shy side anyway, so I ditch out pretty quick. We haven't ended our workouts at the same time again, but now he always waves and gives me a big smile when I enter and mouths "See ya" when he leaves. He's attractive, and I'm single. I am assuming he is too. What is gym pickup ettiquette? I have to ask because this type of thing has NEVER happened to me before.

Anyway, I'm not so concerned that I'm changing anything about my routine or wearing less crappy looking workoout clothes, but I think I would like to encourage him a little. Any advice?

i'm very shy when it comes to guys too. and apart from being nice and friendly i probably wouldn't approach him or ask him out cuz that would be so awkward if he turns u down yikes.

just be friendly and open and smile right back and maybe try to walk out at the same time once to see strike up some casual conversation. thats all i got, i'm such a wimp hhaha. but i like when guys take the initiative. :blushing:

annabellj

I say go for it but you have to be careful also.If you love your workouts and then you dont end up liking him, it would suck to have him following you around all the time. I have a stalker at the gym and I totally tried to ignore him but of course i am nice and say hi or whatever. I have my wedding ring on and I have my buds in but its like he follows me around from machine to machine. I had to transfer to another branch cuz it was kind of creepy even though he was cute! Just saying this is my experience only not that it would happen to you!

ImKindOfABigDeal40

Just act interested back. He's obviously into you.

UponThisRock

Ask him if he wants to burn some extra calories with you.


Be sure to report said calorie burn to MFP.




And always eat back your calories burned.

liftingbro

Chances are is if he doesn't do the same with the other women in the gym, then he probably has a special interest in you. Go for it.

ashleighjoy2007

Ask him if he wants to burn some extra calories with you.


Be sure to report said calorie burn to MFP.




And always eat back your calories burned.

ROFMLAO Please please please do this, for all the hidden badass in us shy girls!

nolachick

Ask him if he wants to burn some extra calories with you.


Be sure to report said calorie burn to MFP.




And always eat back your calories burned.

lmao of course u wud suggest this!

liftingbro

Ask him if he wants to burn some extra calories with you.


Be sure to report said calorie burn to MFP.




And always eat back your calories burned.

ROFMLAO Please please please do this, for all the hidden badass in us shy girls!

Just go up to him and say, "I know some interesting ways to we can burn an extra burn". :flowerforyou:

Of course if he were a shy guy like me he'd probably do this :blushing: and then right out the door. :laugh:

ElizabethRoad

Next time he mouths "seeya" summon him over & ask him what he's doing later? If he wants to get a post workout snack lol

If you're shy, just summoning him over will probably do the trick actually. He's interested; the moment you show some interest in return he will make the move.

annabellj

you are all cracking me up! go for it you have nothing to lose!

fitnfreeme

Thanks for all the great tips! I will being trying some of them. Some of them I will not attempt...

Sidesteal

Thanks for all the great tips! I will being trying some of them. Some of them I will not attempt...

Ask him to spot you from behind on barbell rows, yates rows, squats, and T-Bar rows.

Babushka_Dolly

Go for it girl! :happy:
How about you fake really bad cramp so he has to come over and rub it better? :blushing: HAHA! *joke!*
No, I think an after work out snack is a great idea :flowerforyou:
Good luck!!! let us know how it goes

andrejjorje

+1

Ask him if he wants to burn some extra calories with you.


Be sure to report said calorie burn to MFP.




And always eat back your calories burned.

PBJunky

Says he's noticed me around a lot lately. Compliments my regular attendance. I'm sweaty and a little on the shy side anyway, so I ditch out pretty quick. We haven't ended our workouts at the same time again, but now he always waves and gives me a big smile when I enter and mouths "See ya" when he leaves. He's attractive, and I'm single. I am assuming he is too. What is gym pickup ettiquette? I have to ask because this type of thing has NEVER happened to me before.

Anyway, I'm not so concerned that I'm changing anything about my routine or wearing less crappy looking workoout clothes, but I think I would like to encourage him a little. Any advice?

Slap his *kitten* and lick your fingers, telling him " Damn boy you taste goooood!!"

_Ben

Dont be afraid to talk to him while your sweaty. A lot of women are under this weird impression that they cant talk to men while they are sweaty. Guys find it incredibly sexy. My girl wont talk to me, instantly wants to head to the shower, and get cleaned up. But that sweaty, warm, shiny, even the smell, men find attractive. So my biggest advice, talk to him

Babushka_Dolly

really?

stubbysticks

If you're shy, don't ask him out. But by all means, start talking to him on a regular basis. How else will you get to know him well enough to decide if he's worthy of a real date? I think the gym is a safe environment for you to have some conversation & get to know the basics about each other. If you're kinda diggin him, talking to him will send the message that you're willing to give him a chance.

I'd recommend taking your time getting to know him though, just because you go to the same gym. He may be hot & seem really nice, but he could be a douche & you'd be stuck with awkwardness if you move too fast & it doesn't work out.

SemperAnticus1643

Some of those responses are absolutely freakin hiliarious!! Remember to eat back your calories?! roflmbo!!!! That' good stuff right there.

Ok seriously, just talk to him. Simple as that. Or a simple smile in return.

Johnny_Castle

Prepare a good conversation opener and then create a mind map of every possible reply he could give to that and a write a reply to that and so on. Study this document intensely and the next time you see him go for the kill. There is nothing unexpected that can possibly happen since your mind map includes every possible scenario.

kdchick99

Any updates yet???? Hope it's going well!

nolachick

Any updates yet???? Hope it's going well!

haha i was wondering the same!

AlsDonkBoxSquat

Talk to him, if you know you're going to be out somewhere over the weekend let it slip in and just say "maybe I'll see you there?" as you're walking away.