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[–]RichE_Richhh 9 points10 points11 points 4 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
The gym is actually a great place to meet women contrary to popular belief. I’ve went out with a few girls from the gym over the years. You just have to approach it the right way.
[–]BuffSalesman 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Which is how?
[–]Spiritual-Fox6141 5 points6 points7 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
General small talk, genuine non surface level complements, etc.. and never interrupt a set or stop them in the middle of a run. Always approach from the side or from the front, never from the back. Don't stare. Smile and approach, or don't. Focus on yourself though.. you are the prize.. she will want to approach you, if your putting in work.
[–]BuffSalesman 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Have you been approached by girls at the gym?
[–]Spiritual-Fox6141 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Absolutely. They see that I'm friendly, fit, and seem to know what I'm doing. They ask for help, tips, or sometimes just put themselves in my orbit. They just decide to work out near me, give IOI's, eye contact, smile, etc.
[–]RealHumanBeing2020 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I have slept with a girl I met at the gym, but I’m honestly of the opinion that it’s best not to “shit where you eat.”
[–]gigi79sd 12 points13 points14 points 4 years ago (17 children) | Copy Link
Most women aren't at the gym to meet men. So just don't.
[–]RoseRed20 7 points8 points9 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I disagree. If a guy talks to me it's all good. If he thinks I'm looking good working, chances are it'll be better cleaned up!
[–]gigi79sd -2 points-1 points0 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Hence me saying most
[–]TheSunshineMan -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (13 children) | Copy Link
Disagree - the gym is a great place to meet women.
Women aren't "anywhere" to meet men.
[–]gigi79sd -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
Women literally go to places just to meet men. The gym is usually not one of those places.
[–]TheSunshineMan 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
I've cold approached thousands of women at places where "they don't go to meet men" and have fucked many hundreds of them.
Anywhere is the right place to approach.
Stop making excuses.
[–]Spiritual-Fox6141 5 points6 points7 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Preach! Anywhere women are, is a place to meet women. You just have to know the rules that apply to wherever you are.
[–]RealHumanBeing2020 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Are you serious?
[–]TheSunshineMan 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
100%
[–]gigi79sd -2 points-1 points0 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
🤣 yikes! I can't believe you just told on yourself like that
[–]TheSunshineMan 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Told on myself about what lol.
[–]plainbread11[🍰] -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If anything he completely disproved your point lmao
[–]fnamazin 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
The general consensus here, is, if you see someone you're interested in (at the gym) - approach, but keep it light.
[–]TheSunshineMan 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
The reason why most people in this sub say the gym is a bad place to talk to women - is because 99% of the guys here are either virgins or clueless with women.
None/limited experience in the real world, talking to girls in public.
[–]RealHumanBeing2020 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
I’ve slept with someone I met at the gym, but I definitely believe it’s best not to shit where you eat. Just like how I’d never mess around with a coworker.
but I definitely believe it’s best not to shit where you eat.
This is only because you don't know how to shit correctly. (flirt correctly for the situation).
[–]Spiritual-Fox6141 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Messing with a coworker is way different, especially if it's a career or a high paying job. That's your income that sets everything else in place for better or worse.. If u don't want to see her again, go at a different time. The gym isn't going to throw u out, your paying them. But if they do.. just change gyms.🤷🏽♂️
[–]dani098 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
The problem with this is that gym rats, people that live in the gym want to date somebody that lives in the gym
Edit. Just to expand on that if you’re not dating or talking to women in the gym you’re not a fucking gym rat and you’re not working out enough.
Edit. That’s even more truth or female gym rats. Female gym rats will only date guys that go to the gym
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[–]No_Load_7183 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You made needles go down my spine.
[–]Ecstatic-Flounder-48 7 points8 points9 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Honestly, best approach I do is to chat up gym regulars. Sometimes these are girls. You ask how they’re doing, complement their work ethic, smile and nod when you see them on the day to day. Eventually you ask if they’d like to get coffee. Slow game
[–]VashtiVoden 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Slow game....ewe.
[–]HazeDemon 15 points16 points17 points 4 years ago (9 children) | Copy Link
Nothing, you are there to focus and workout.
[–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (8 children) | Copy Link
But if they are interested in you why shouldn’t you approach them
[+]HazeDemon -17 points-16 points-15 points 4 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
If they're interested, they'll approach you.
[–]vladtheinpaler 8 points9 points10 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
girls hardly approach even if they are interested. way less likely to approach than guys.
[–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Alright, I'll just do my own thing honestly. If they are really interested in me I'll give it a shot but I'll keep to myself and do my own thing until the time comes.
[–]lilpapayagirl -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
they won't, i know bc i won't to the guys i think r cute
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
So should I approach you if you think im cute and you're giving me the signal to come approach you? Cuz ive gotten that a few times but I just let them do their workout.
[–]lilpapayagirl 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
yes but come up and mention / say something not related to you flirting to me, for instance: ask if she knows where something is, like a certain machine, and then go into how your new or something like that, and then maybe ask if she's new or if she lives around the area; or maybe complement her shoes if they are nice , just don't come off as your flirting with me but then make me fall in love with you through conversation , if she has actually been sending signals back , the convo should somewhat flow.
[–]DoomKnight45 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
up to you bro. Just know that if you fuck up, you might see her again on the next workout session. Thats the only downside to approaching in a gym
[–]lilpapayagirl 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
also, a good way to know if she is interested is through how much eye contact is exchanged , and when you do make eye contact, try to hold it as long as possible like your having a conversation with your eyes, not creepy but like kinda just subconsciously talk to her, it sounds weird but it works
[–]Matayoman 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Don’t approach in the gym.
Let them approach you. Be social with other guys, get a social circle going and naturally the gals will want to join in.
As a social guy who is regular at the gym, I chat up all the guys at the gym and never approach girls. With that said, every girl knows my name and commonly approach me.
Humans are social creatures, and being socially competent or socially alpha, not being an asshole or anything, just being very socially diverse is extremely attractive.
Disagree - you're way overthinking this - the gym is a great place to meet women.
See a girl you like, go say hi - vs - work on your social circle, for weeks or months WTF lol.
Great job, now you've just come across as a giant puss puss who took months to grow some balls and go say hi.
No confidence = fail.
[–]MyName_isLame 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
You can say hi and “nice shoes” etc.. to the girls that you say smile at you. But leave the others alone unless they give you a cue that they are open for chit chat. Ex:smile, long eye contact, speak first
[–]VeryCashul 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Never approach in the gym. Either on your way in, on your way out, or even at the check in desk before y’all start working out. Engage in a little small talk & see where it goes from there.
[–]BrilliantOil8642 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Not necessarily best way to approach. This could make timing the approach really tricky and creepy/stalkerish Best time to approach can be nearly anywhere in the gym, as long as you’re getting the right signals (eye contact, maybe a smile) and it’s not between sets
[–]VeryCashul 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I'm saying if they should come across each other during those moment. Personally, I don't like bothering women while they're focused on their workout.
[–]BobbyJohnson31 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Introduce yourself, ask there name, ask if they come here alot or if they do tell them u see them here alot and would like to get a workout in some time. Do it when you are leaving
[–]DakiAge 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
The woman chooses so if you want to approach someone, you should have good eye contact with her.
In order to be able to approach one of them, you need to increase your self-confidence and practice.
For example, you should always speak with strangers and ask for directions or time.
This will help you to get confidence to approach them.
[–]TheSunshineMan 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
“nice outfit”
No don't say this at the gym - women are highly self conscious at the gym.
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Approach at bar/club/party or tinder. Dont be that guy at the gym that hits on girls.
[–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
dude don't listen to the mental masturbation kj crowd here, approaching girls in the gym is fine.
what i do is i go hover near them or get a station close to them, so it isn't like you walked across the entire gym to meet her. Like if she's at a squat rack i will pick a rack next to her. If you can't pick a machine close to her i just go to get some water and on my way back make a dash past her. Then i will open her simply with either A) "Hi, i have seen you around here before, what's your name?" or B) "Hi, i don't think i have seen you here before, what's your name?". easy peasy.
then i just talk with her and suggest we meet some time outside the gym. this has worked for me personally before and the girls who turned me down were still flattered. if she turns you down tell her "No problem, take it as a compliment, enjoy your workout" so it doesn't get weird if you see her again. some of the girls i approached but who turned me down i would still greet and make light small talk and banter with afterwards when i saw them again.
all these people telling you "dont do it bro for XYZ peepeepoopoo reason"; take is a shittest. when women discourage approaching in the gym it's to ensure the weak beta males don't interrupt them and only the confident men who doesnt give a shit approach them. Good luck!
[–]VashtiVoden 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
"open her".... "beta males"
It's still 2006 and you just read "The Game." Hahaha
[–]Fidel__CashFl0w 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Keep going until you become a regular. Once they notice your determination, focus, and hard work they'll start showing signs of interest. However, dont try to talk to them while they're working out. Do it on the way in or on the way or even while they're waiting for a squat rack or machine.
Keep going until you become a regular.
Disagree - I used to travel all over the country, new gym every week - you're almost better off being "the new guy".
[–]fist28349 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Bro don’t ask out girls in the gym, ask out girls in places like restaurants, public gardens or your place of education
[–]michael12120 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
How you gonna ask a girl out at a restaurant? Your waitresses?
[–]theprufeshanul 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Best way is to smile broadly, don’t be shy with the eye contact, lead off with some small talk like “hey there, my names Joe, I own this gym (as well as the other franchises across the city), I work out here just to keep an eye on things and wanted some feedback as I’m thinking of redecorating the place. what’s your favorite colour?”
[–]3pinephrine 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Nothing.
[–]Mymomdidwhat -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Nothing….you don’t approach women at the gym.
[–]TheSunshineMan 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
[–]Mymomdidwhat 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
95% of women don’t want to be approached at the gym. Social skills are very important.
95% of women will say they don't want to be hit on at the gym, at the grocery store, at Target, on the street - blah blah blah.
Yet 99% of these girls have met a guy who they gave their number of fucked at, at least one of these places.
[–]suffocationn -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
don't
[–]TheSunshineMan 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
The gym is a great place to meet women.
[–]DoomKnight45 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
only if its not your regular gym. Otherwise you'll be seen as the guy who goes there to pickup
That's because you're doing gym game the correct way.
[–]greatlifeahead 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If you have eye contact then just say hi and comment their training. I got a number from a girl who was squatting heavy and I said to her that I am impressed by her squatting and that girls usually don't squat so heavy weight. That turned into a longer chat and me asking her number.
It is very important to read the room though and you should leave her alone if she doesn't send you IOI while talking. Don't be that guy who doesn't get the hint and who keeps on talking to women who don't care.
[–]dasanman69 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I wanna pump you up
[–]DoomKnight45 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
gay
[–]External_Lifeguard49 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Hi, how is your workout going?
[–]Hmmkey 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Ask her how much she benches
[–]Frankie8_8 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Be gentle but not too much. Talk about her. Ask question about her. Tell her that she is in a good shape (if it's true). Smile. Be positive and confident. Try to convince her that she is unique and has all your attention (but not too much). Give her tricks to feel better. Like, tricks to stretch muscles. Etc.
[–]orangeherring768 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
Just walk up and ask for their number lmao
[–]buckles4077 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Ask them about their regime!
[–]dani098 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Here’s a take on the opinion that you shouldn’t talk to women in the gym
If you’re a gym rat and you live in the gym you’re gonna wanna date a gym rat that lives in the gym. If you’re not successfully talking to women in the gym you’re not a gym rat and you’re not working out enough
Edit. Just to clarify that goes with women to. Women who live in the gym one of the guys they go to the gym. A matter fact female Jim Reyes will only date guys that go to the gym
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