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Gym Etiquette
A few issues ago i wrote a story called the 5 worst places to meet a woman. It was met with an overwhelming response from readers male and female alike. There was a resounding outcry to write the obvious follow up the best places to meet a woman. Of course, i resisted. I mean c’mon i enjoy writing but some trade secrets you just don’t give to anyone. Why let the competition know where to meet women. I need to keep the odds as much in my favor as possible. So i don’t know if that piece will ever get written but in the meantime i’ll drop some pearls of wisdom. So if you want to know a great place to meet women here is one of them: the gym. This will come as a surprise to many who read this but given some thought it makes sense. The gym is one of the few places where men and women are together that is not a club (refer to worst places article) or work. Already that puts you in the right place; a few simple do’s and dont’s will get you the rest of the way.
DO Actually work out while you're there. Remember this is not a club. you're not there to listen to loud music and cruise the place. The juice bar doesnt have vodka tonics so while you're at the gym make the most of it and stay in shape. Hint: women like guys that are in decent shape.
DON'T Ogle the women around you. I know they are not wearing a lot of clothes but that is no excuse to act like youve never seen a woman before. Also remember you're not wearing a lot of clothes either. Depending on what you're looking at and the thoughts you're having you might show a little bit more of a reaction than you would like. If you have to stare be smart and use the mirrors situated all around you. Its the perfect way to check someone out without being obvious.
DO Wear something decent to the gym. That doesnt mean you have to dress like a model or wear designer workout clothes. At the very least you should be clean and smell good. Going to the gym doesnt give you the right to wear the same sweaty used shirt over and over. Old t-shirts are completely acceptable and in fact can say a little something about you. Maybe its an old school jersey, a favorite band, a group you belong to; all of which can be potential conversation starters.
DON'T Give unsolicited workout advice. Just because you're a guy doesnt mean you're an expert on bench presses, dead lifts or squats. Plus you just come off like an asshole. No she doesnt need you to spot her. No she doesnt want to hear about that other perfect exercise you know. No she doesnt want to check out your lats, pecs, bis, tris or anything else you have going on.
DO If you see someone you like then actually introduce yourself and say hello. Thats it. So simple. The gym allows you to maybe suggest some unique things besides the usual movie, dinner, drink date. Maybe you can grab a juice from the bar and talk post workout? Maybe a post workout breakfast? Hey, you both go to the same gym.how about taking a class together? Really the possibilities are endless so use a little bit of imagination.
DON'T I always want to leave on a positive note but this has to be said. Pick your time to talk to a woman in the gym wisely. When she is sweating post-Spin class that might not be the best time. Women are always self conscious when they feel they dont look their best so take that into account. So be smart, pick a comfortable time and then do the above. Have a great workout and best of luck with a potential new date.
