Anyone have experience with approaching in the gym without it being weird?

24 male. I get a lot of looks in my gym since there is a VERY clear duality of demographics in my gym… elderly people and high schoolers- there is not much in between. There is a handful of girls there (clearly) my age that I make eye contact with almost everyday, but it always seems to happen when I’m mid-set or when I have my damn headphones in and can’t hear anything.

My approach game is fine after I’ve had a few sips of liquid courage but I don’t have much experience outside of the bars. I’d love to make some connections at my gym but need a few pointers from a smooth feller if anyone has them.