Gym Guys

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Registered: 03-19-2008
Gym Guys
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Fri, 04-11-2008 - 6:49pm

Ok there are these two guys in the gyms I use. I believe they are both single. They are regulars like me. But I am a big chicken when it comes to chatting at the gym. I hate to interrupt someones workout and I am usually blaring my ipod but I want to talk to them and just find out a bit about them.

Whats the gym protocol? Is it rude? I dont stare but want to at least chat with them.

Laurie

anonymous
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Registered: 06-04-2004
In reply to: tsunami2008
Fri, 04-11-2008 - 6:55pm

I'm curious what others will say about this one!


I haven't been a member of a gym in forever- but when I was a member before... I used to get aggravated at the men who tried to use the place as a pick-up joint!!! I was there to WORK OUT and I'm not looking too pretty while all sweaty and huffin'-puffin' from the exertion!! But yet there were men who strutted around trying to talk to people. Sheesh!!!


So if the shoe was on the other foot... I'm not sure what I would do. I wouldn't want to be interrupting someone else's workout, either!


I know some gyms now have a smoothie bar in them... maybe that would be a better place to strike up a conversation?? I really don't know!


~shrimpy

"A man who wants something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." ~Stephen Dolley Jr.

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Registered: 05-13-2005
In reply to: tsunami2008
Sat, 04-12-2008 - 8:45am
I would think that if you can look more approachable it could be good - take off the iPod and smile and make eye contact. Of course asking for help with one of the machines can be a great idea and conversation starter. If one is interested he will make it known. Good luck and come back with some stories - maybe you will stumble across a good tip for us in the process. Welcome!
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Registered: 10-30-2004
In reply to: tsunami2008
Tue, 04-15-2008 - 8:06am
I'm a regular at the gym and for the most part people are "on a mission" when they are there and not necessarily looking to hook up.
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-03-2003
In reply to: tsunami2008
Tue, 04-15-2008 - 9:45am

Back when I had daily workouts,

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2008
In reply to: tsunami2008
Tue, 04-15-2008 - 12:43pm

I kind of decided just to watch for now. I am seeing 3 men. One regularly. Two rarely. I dont really have time to meet a 4th. Plus that would not be fair to the 3 I already seeing.

I am comfortable in the gym and running and covered in sweat. Its like I am in my element there. More comfortable there than dressed up at a party.

So I will just watch and try not to stare at my two cute gym guys and leave it at that.

Laurie

anonymous
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Registered: 08-08-2007
In reply to: tsunami2008
Tue, 04-15-2008 - 3:14pm

There were plenty of Spandex Barbies (why don't these women ever perspire?)


LMAO!! Thats so true!


~Pacific~