Would this be weird??

SPNLuver83
SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
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Ok so at the gym today there was this woman on the arc trainer next to me just straight killin' it. She was overweight, but clearly determined and bustin' some *kitten*. We both got off the machines at the same time. I wanted to straight up give her a big ol' high-five, but instead just smiled....

I held back cuz I didn't know if that sort of thing would be weird or interpreted as condescending somehow, since she was a complete stranger to me...

I dunno. Opinions? lol I feel so good during/after my workouts I wanna share the enthusiasm, but I don't wanna creep people out either!
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  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Too funny, I can definitely imagine feeling the same way. Maybe something in between like saying,"awesome push at the end there..."
  • chunkydunk714
    chunkydunk714 Posts: 784 Member
    haha i can totally picture you with your spandex shorts and sweat hair band going around the gym giving overly enthuastic high fives.

    Love it!!

    And me personally wouldn't be weirded out by that...
  • tonyaf78
    tonyaf78 Posts: 29 Member
    You enthusiasm and excitement for you and her is awesome! Maybe give her a high 5 then kinda give her a back story on where you where 10 months ago... You never know, you may get a new workout buddy!! Hahaha
  • Kkramer26
    Kkramer26 Posts: 17
    Not weird I think she would feel appreciated and motivated!
  • megalin9
    megalin9 Posts: 771 Member
    I've wondered the same thing. There is an obese woman in my gym who has already lost over 100 pounds, and she has no idea how inspirational she is to me. She was kicking butt on the elliptical one day, and I just told her she was doing a great job. I got the impression she appreciated it. :) I think if more people were encouraging, personable, and passing out high-fives in the gym, others wouldn't be so intimidated to join and keep coming.
  • SVCat
    SVCat Posts: 1,483 Member
    If I see anyone next to me killing it, I usually cath their eye and give them a nod. If I happen to catch them without any headphones, I make it a point to tell them that they're killing it.

    But no high fives...people hardly ever wash their hands these days. No way.
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    I think that a comment like "damn! You really killed it today! That was awesome!" would be a nice gesture.
  • LetsTryThisAgain54
    LetsTryThisAgain54 Posts: 381 Member
    The fist bump would be a good thing to do. I've done that several times at my gym when I saw someone busting their *kitten*. It really makes them feel good about themselves. :)
  • SatchGallamax
    SatchGallamax Posts: 549 Member
    Not weird at all. Who wouldn't want to know that all of their hard work at the gym is not only noticed, but potentially inspiring to someone else?
  • LetsMakeupXtina
    LetsMakeupXtina Posts: 627 Member
    not weird IMO.. if I was her I would be like ROCK ON this guy is just as pumped as I am!!!
  • Jonesingmucho
    Jonesingmucho Posts: 4,902 Member
    A smile is perfect! Encouraging words are fantastic! I applaud your desire to encourage her, but I'd vote no "touchie" gym strangers. LOL ...unless you are showering together after...
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
    I would have gave her a highfive,a you go girl and a smile!
    but,i'm just that way normally to everyone.
  • GiGiBeans
    GiGiBeans Posts: 1,062 Member
    A smile is perfect! Encouraging words are fantastic! I applaud your desire to encourage her, but I'd vote no "touchie" gym strangers. LOL ...unless you are showering together after...

    Agreed. Some people get offended or uncomfortable with touching.
  • Zylahe
    Zylahe Posts: 772 Member
    Not weird, just say something nice.
    I do it all the time at the gym. Itsa great way to meet ppl.
  • abentrup
    abentrup Posts: 29 Member
    slap her on the rear...good work woman!
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    slap her on the rear...good work woman!


    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • Minnesota_Nice
    Minnesota_Nice Posts: 414 Member
    As long as you smacked me on the *kitten* it would be all good.
  • DamnImASexyBitch
    DamnImASexyBitch Posts: 740 Member
    I think encouragement and enthusiasm is always welcome!
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Gyms put so many layers between people(TV, etc....), that making contact is viewed as odd.
    I would till say something like, "you know how to really use that machine".
  • sweetcurlz67
    sweetcurlz67 Posts: 1,168 Member
    Awe... THANKS!!!!! :wink: You killed it tooooooo!!!! :flowerforyou:

    JK... :laugh: Wasn't me.

    Like others, I think she would have felt good about the encouraging words. :smile:
  • HiKaren
    HiKaren Posts: 1,306 Member
    Only if you did it in a real Jim Carey kind of way... But if you did do it in a Jim Carey kind of way, and I was that girl who finished at the same time next to you, I would have high-fived you back, and laughed really hard! And then I would get a Ab workout from laughing too. :smile:
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    I wouldn't know how to approach the conversation either, but I think she would appreciate it. I know I would if someone said it to me.

    That's what tough, some people don't know your story and how far you have come.
    I have been at my gym for over a year, and alot of the regulars I attend classes with, and also the gym workers know my story so we compliment eachother, BUT, alot of people don't. Smoetimes I think if people really knew eachother's stories there would be alot more inspiration going on at the gym (haha ok that sounded dorky).

    My gym has before/after pics up of people all over the country who have done well. I appraoached them about doing them gym specific, and I would be open to having my pics up. I am much more of an inspiration to someone when they see how far I have come, then when they look at me and wonder why I work out so much (haha ok I am not that hot, but you get my point).
  • ChinniP
    ChinniP Posts: 166 Member
    Hmmm ... I'm of two minds. I guess it depends on how you said it. If it was like ... wow i can't believe YOU could work out like that then it might be kind of a downer. When I start an exercise routine my husband does this "wow you're exercising" like it's a shock and it pisses me off so I never want to do it when he's watching. So I started up again and sure enough he came downstairs and let his eyes get wide. I just said, if you're here for something specific then tell me what it is else get the heck out. ha ha

    That said, I like congratulations on hard work. Just a fine line, right?
  • jkestens63
    jkestens63 Posts: 1,164 Member
    Definitely give encouragement... if you think someone would get weirded out by an actual high five, keep it verbal. I love it when people recognize how hard I work, because I do.
  • ChinniP
    ChinniP Posts: 166 Member
    As long as you smacked me on the *kitten* it would be all good.

    And this!
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    Definitely give encouragement... if you think someone would get weirded out by an actual high five, keep it verbal. I love it when people recognize how hard I work, because I do.

    You deserve a high five, wow! you are an inspiration.
  • seadiamond1
    seadiamond1 Posts: 19
    I'm an amateur shooter and when I'm doing an awesome job at the range a smile and nod of the head is always appreciated. I don't like it when people bring too much attention to me. Each person is different. Some like overt displays of attention while others like less public displays. I would go for the more subtle acknowledgement since it's meant to acknowledge that person's accomplishment and not showcase your observation of that persons work. Hope I'm making myself clear.
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    Thanks everyone!!! I think next time I will at least say something! :drinker:
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    You can't know how people are going to react to you. The girl could be offended, she could be happy that you are cheering her on. All you can do is have good intentions and if you want to give her a high five then do so. If she reacts badly then she just took it the wrong way, you can't control that.
  • bronnyd
    bronnyd Posts: 278 Member
    Even if she did think it was weird..sometimes it's fun to know that you weirded someone out and got 'em thinking. And you give her a story to tell: "some chick high fived me at the gym today!" :laugh:

    I personally would love it if I got a high five at the gym. Or anywhere really...

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