Cal3582 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Need some advice here, especially from the women. I just got back to going to the gym a few weeks ago and have been going every morning before work. I go around the same time, so I tend to see the same people. I've seen this same girl almost every weekday. I use a machine in the same group of elipticals every day and this same cute girl always jumps on one near me. She won't get right next to me, but usually 1 machine away even though there's 15 other machines in the row with nobody on any of them. I'd like to introduce myself and maybe ask her out, but I hate to be THAT guy at the gym. I know people don't like to be bothered during their work out. Is this a coincidence that this has happened nearly every day for 3 weeks? Do I just need to man up? Link to comment
mhowe Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I would say it's a New Years resolution and she goes at the same time. If you have a business card, time it to give it to her and say you'd like to grab a coffee or drink after work if she is interested. She may be married, have bf, or anything else. So --- low key is best. And then you will know. Link to comment
BigKK Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 It's not a coincidence, she is working our an her workout goes along with hers. Approaching girls at the gym is tough since many of the serious ones may get annoyed if they are really not looking for anyone...but some will take it as a compliment if your approach is respectful and LOW KEY as mhowe says. If you get turned down just take it in stride smile, and be nice, you may have made a gym friend. I used to work at a gym, and would watch the different dynamics...a lot of guys were successful by being a friend and building up repertoire rather than going in directly for the number...but it all depends on the girl. Link to comment
greta96 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Yes just man up and strike up a conversation, the gym is no different than any other place, and many women go to the gym hoping to meet a guy! If she is taken or otherwise not interested, what's the worst that can happen? At least you tried! Link to comment
Snny Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Google "worst places to ask a girl out" and they will all point the gym being one of them. link removed link removed link removed Link to comment
alwayssmile24 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 im a girl who is crushing a guy at the gym currently and it is going pretty well..i think? for a couple weeks we would just look at each other…and catch each other giving eyes and smile… eventually he asked if he could rep in on a machine with me.. i GUSHHED. it took him a couple of attempts before i could look him in the eye, talk to him like a normal person, and not turn beat red!! lol we finally introduced ourselves after a month probably, after i had asked him to teach me how to use a machine. i don't see him every day but i am working on asking him to grab a beer or something.. my advice is be CONFIDENT and sweet. go to the water fountain and make a comment or hop on the elliptical next to her.. it depends on the person .. because i would love if this guy would just ask me for my number lol….. you can check out my thread.. theres a lot of advice on there! Link to comment
Cal3582 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks for the replies everyone. I haven't done anything yet. Still see her almost every morning. My kryptonite=walking up to a stranger and introducing myself. I'm trying to muster up the courage, I really am. It doesn't help this is happening at 6am-7am and my brain isn't quite functioning. I'll get there. Link to comment
IAmFCA Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I think gym crushes happen allot so I don't trust them. Tread thoughtfully. That said, my colleague met his wife at the gym. Link to comment
abitbroken Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just say 'Hi" when you pass her and you make eye contact. That is all. Or take the machine next to her and see if she talks to you. But don't push anything. She is a few machines away just like leaving a space out of courtesy between you and a stranger on a bus. Link to comment
IAmFCA Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Maybe leave her a sweet note, a funny note. It could say, "How do I introduce myself to someone at the gym without risking making her uncomfortable? I wish I knew. Do you have anu suggestions?" Link to comment
Minilogue Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Man up. Ask her for a coffee. She's probably wondering this guy on the treadmil next me hasn't asked me out yet Link to comment
Cal3582 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 I've contemplated the whole note giving thing. I'm thinking that way I'm not interrupting her workout and she can respond if she wants to. I don't want to make her feel uncomfortable. Link to comment
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