women who workout with men is it a distraction

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  • edwardmack23
    edwardmack23 Posts: 51 Member
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    synchkat wrote: »
    This is why I don't go to the gym. I don't want to distract people that's when injuries happen Hahah
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,874 Member
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    I'm a guy, but I'm going to say no...there are plenty of women who work out in my gym...they seem to be pretty focused on the task at hand. Everyone is there for the same reason...to crush it.
  • JustMissTracy
    JustMissTracy Posts: 6,339 Member
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    I remember this one guy distracting me once.....not sure what he was doing, but he kept making this huge "OOOOOF" sound behind me, every time he got to the top of his move....lol....another guy distracted me by getting on a treadmill in his thick wool sweater and dress shoes....the sweater smelled like he hadn't washed it in three years....VERY distracting!! I don't think this is what you meant tho...lol
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
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    Are you asking women if men are a distraction? Or are you asking if women are a distraction?

    I only notice people acting stupid (equipment hog, using the power rack for bw squats, curls or other exercises that can be done elsewhere, horrendous form). And even then, I notice it - lol/grumble in my head and do what I am there to do.
  • primadonna__
    primadonna__ Posts: 2 Member
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    At the beginning of my weight loss journey I found that my big old sweaty *kitten* was the distraction for others. It depends a whole lot on the gym. I used to go to an obnoxious, pretentious stepford-housewives-who-go-to-socialise-and-read-a-magazine kinda gym, and some of the people (men and women) seemed to genuinely be disgusted that a fat person would go to a gym to lose weight (ew, can you imagine?!). It really didn't bother me though, in fact it kind of motivated me to look that little bit better each time I went. Other than that I find others motivating, from the overweight person sweating their *kitten* off who makes you think "anyone can do it" to the sexy men who make you think "gimme -10 more kg and i'll bag your divine *kitten*" to the perfect looking women with perfect bodies in their perfect gym attire with matching shoes who make you think "I can be you too!" (i'm a straight female, btw). I think if other people distract you at the gym that reflects your own pessimistic attitude, you're there for yourself, right?!
  • AbigailC17
    AbigailC17 Posts: 78 Member
    edited February 2016
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    Cindy4FunFit wrote: »
    The only thing I ever found truly distracting in a gym setting was this guy with an amazing form to his run; he had an attractive gait. (He was well rounded fitness- did lifting & cardio.) it was hypnotic to watch him run. No one has ever been his equal IMO and it inspired me to pursue "proper" running form.
    This post made me realize something (super embarrassed). How can I forget it! Well... there is this guy in my military gym. No one really caught my attention till he came in. He works out like a beast. Deadlifting super heavy in good form and his squats are amazing as well. Yes, those things distracted me but let me tell you. He has the most perkiest and muscular butt I have ever seen. He has good physique overall but his nice bum stands out the most. Anyway, dirty thoughts come to my mind haha. The thing I find the most attractive feature of a man is his Glutes. Back topic, I do not workout in the mornings anymore because that's when he usually comes. I don't want to come off as a gym creeper!
    911s1xp9s22c.png This Insta pic made me lol cuz I'm so glad that I'm not alone on this!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,526 Member
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    Nah. What's distracting are dudes that stay in front of the mirror flexing and really don't have much muscle to flex.

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  • lizwrites1313
    lizwrites1313 Posts: 160 Member
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    It doesn't bother me personally. I like people watching at the gym.
  • JustMissTracy
    JustMissTracy Posts: 6,339 Member
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    mayabardon wrote: »
    Cindy4FunFit wrote: »
    The only thing I ever found truly distracting in a gym setting was this guy with an amazing form to his run; he had an attractive gait. (He was well rounded fitness- did lifting & cardio.) it was hypnotic to watch him run. No one has ever been his equal IMO and it inspired me to pursue "proper" running form.
    This post made me realize something (super embarrassed). How can I forget it! Well... there is this guy in my military gym. No one really caught my attention till he came in. He works out like a beast. Deadlifting super heavy in good form and his squats are amazing as well. Yes, those things distracted me but let me tell you. He has the most perkiest and muscular butt I have ever seen. He has good physique overall but his nice bum stands out the most. Anyway, dirty thoughts come to my mind haha. The thing I find the most attractive feature of a man is his Glutes. Back topic, I do not workout in the mornings anymore because that's when he usually comes. I don't want to come off as a gym creeper!
    911s1xp9s22c.png This Insta pic made me lol cuz I'm so glad that I'm not alone on this!

    This has already distracted me twice...
  • FitGirl0123
    FitGirl0123 Posts: 1,273 Member
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    Nope not at all. We are there to lift.
  • JustMissTracy
    JustMissTracy Posts: 6,339 Member
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    FitGirl0123 wrote: »
    Nope not at all. We are there to lift.

    Off topic...NICE back, arms and shoulders!! Great job!!
  • Cindy4FunFit
    Cindy4FunFit Posts: 2,733 Member
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    mayabardon wrote: »
    Cindy4FunFit wrote: »
    The only thing I ever found truly distracting in a gym setting was this guy with an amazing form to his run; he had an attractive gait. (He was well rounded fitness- did lifting & cardio.) it was hypnotic to watch him run. No one has ever been his equal IMO and it inspired me to pursue "proper" running form.
    This post made me realize something (super embarrassed). How can I forget it! Well... there is this guy in my military gym. No one really caught my attention till he came in. He works out like a beast. Deadlifting super heavy in good form and his squats are amazing as well. Yes, those things distracted me but let me tell you. He has the most perkiest and muscular butt I have ever seen. He has good physique overall but his nice bum stands out the most. Anyway, dirty thoughts come to my mind haha. The thing I find the most attractive feature of a man is his Glutes. Back topic, I do not workout in the mornings anymore because that's when he usually comes. I don't want to come off as a gym creeper!
    911s1xp9s22c.png This Insta pic made me lol cuz I'm so glad that I'm not alone on this!

    That's a nice photo. Now, imagine it as poetry in motion. You just can't ignore that. No matter how focused you are on your own fitness. We respect the effort.

  • AbigailC17
    AbigailC17 Posts: 78 Member
    edited February 2016
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    JustMissTracy wrote: »
    FitGirl0123 wrote: »
    Nope not at all. We are there to lift.

    Off topic...NICE back, arms and shoulders!! Great job!!
    I second that!!! Fitgirl0123 your back and arms looks so nice!!!
  • markus5767
    markus5767 Posts: 10 Member
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    Well of course. Pretty and in shape and who can pump it always cause a distraction. Hey I'm a man I'm not dead.
  • kchuskey
    kchuskey Posts: 882 Member
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    Well personally I'd rather have a woman spot me, then to be tea-bagged by some dude, while I'm trying to throw up some weight. But that's just me.
  • bunnyghost
    bunnyghost Posts: 142 Member
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    lmao i'm really shy so i get worried that i look stupid in front of them :cold_sweat: so distracted and intimidated i guess :0
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,526 Member
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    kchuskey wrote: »
    Well personally I'd rather have a woman spot me, then to be tea-bagged by some dude, while I'm trying to throw up some weight. But that's just me.
    Another reason why flat bench is over rated. :D

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  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
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    Never had an issue. Most of my spotters have been men.
  • hopeandtheabsurd
    hopeandtheabsurd Posts: 265 Member
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    People watching at the gym (anything pretty, sparkly, unusual) helps make the time go by more pleasantly when doing boring cardio. Weights I am usually too busy trying to breathe/keep good form/not die to pay any attention.
  • provencal73
    provencal73 Posts: 1,275 Member
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    I don't think it's a distraction. I prefer to workout alone. The gym is my time and my time is rare. Typically only notice people when they hog the mirror space or stalk you at the squat rack until you're through.

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