Comments on: Single Mingling in the Gym

By: Tara Burner

Tara Burner — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:04:12 +0000

I met my soul mate in the gym….
and then stupidly thought he was too good for me
broke up w/him months months later
then recently tried to locate him only to find out he died 16 yrs ago in car accident :(
so looks like I’ll be remaining single…
he truly was ideal…back then I was at Bally’s at 5 a.m. wearing sports bra & shorts and getting my sweat on and we’d go to breakfast after all sweaty and it didnt bother him…he was perfect…
sigh

By: Health Votes

Health Votes — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:45:30 +0000

You remind me of this post:
http://2bahealthyfit.com/2010/11/12/the-gym-creeper/
And after reading that post i had made a mental note of not asking our the gym girls… but this post of yours seems to ignite some new possibilities, have to do it with enormous caution though…

happy vacation, i was out myself for the last month or so, finally back and now will do catch up on your posts in my absence,

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:22:28 +0000

Fun advice, taking dance class and yoga class also tips things in favour of the guys.

By: Aden Ford

Aden Ford — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Great Post, I got a ton of people asking me How do I ask someone out at the gym? So I wrote: How do I ask someone out at the gym – a step by step, how to guide:

Let me know what you think:

http://www.askaden.com/2010/04/how-do-i-ask-someone-out-at-gym.html

By: Adamsol

Adamsol — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:55:55 +0000

Actually, I think I may have an idea why I never had a problem:

Because I never intended to date, I never made an effort to ask anyone out. What I did do was to just chat with people, offering help and advice here and there (having been an instructor).

That way it just happened we would chat whenever we met. I guess that just relaxed the situation.

I don’t know, maybe that’s the reason, maybe not.

I guess the women on here would be able to comment on that?

By: Adamsol

Adamsol — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:51:58 +0000

Hmm. I never had that problem.

I used to get asked out, but had to turn them down because I’m quite relgious and never dated. Of course, I’ve been married now for 17 years.

By: Jason of Mens Fitness and More

Jason of Mens Fitness and More — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:26:59 +0000

Do women even want to be picked up at the gym. I go to workout not look for dates. I would think women are the same way. Though I could be wrong. Most people do not travel far to go to a gym so there is a good chance you guys work or live in the same area, maybe the best thing to do is wait for your paths to cross outside the gym, then say hello and use your bad lines.

By: Erin Elberson

Erin Elberson — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:52:46 +0000

If she’s wearing headphones and looks very focused-don’t disturb her. It’s very irritating if you are training hard and someone busts your groove. If she takes one earphone out, or pauses and smiles-you may have a green light to make an intelligent comment.

By: Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:27:31 +0000

I agree guys, it comes back to respect as Kurt says and Beth you definitely have the same theme … getting in between you and the mirror when you’re trying to do good form is just rude … no matter who it is …

Lisa

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:03:47 +0000

Another don’t: Don’t stand in between her and the mirror when she’s trying to check her form during her set. She won’t be like, “Oh hey, he’s kind of cute.” Instead she’ll be rolling her eyes and thinking, “What a jerk. Get out of the way, you inconsiderate fool!”

A do: Wait until she’s done a set on a particular machine, then ask if she’ll let you work in between. It’s pretty innocuous and not that uncommon.