Approaching girl's in the gym

Do you think it's okay to approach a girl at the gym? Because there is one that is soooo cute and she is always there, which I think is really attractive cuz I'm always there and it also shows she is focused and committed to working out.

I just have NO idea how to approach her. Like what do I say? Nice pecs? Lol jk. But seriously HELP! The gym is the only place I go to (Except for classes and the library...I'm not a big partier and party girls arent for me anyways) and thus the only place I can meet girls.

Ask her if you can practice crunches, while she sits on your chest

If she really concentrates on her workout you might want to wait until she is finished working out.  This way she isn't distracted by her workout.

Or maybe try and catch her before she starts her workout. I wouldn't want to be approached by a guy if I was all sweaty. I would feel all gross. Unless she doesn't sweat...then whatever.

 Go ahead. There's nothing wrong with you having interest in someone you've seen at the gym.

It might be wise to ask if she's seeing someone and exchange names first. That way you can test the water before rushing ahead with an invite. That way if she's married or taken it's not uncomfortable thereafter. (Some women don't wear their jewelry to the gym.) It would help avoid any potential awkward tension at the gym. So my advice is to be friendly first to find out if she's available. Then...

Be direct.  Just go for it and ask her " Would you like to share a cup coffee? tea? A liquid of some sort?" Or give her your number. " Hey, I see you here all the time working out. I'd like to see you outside of the gym. -hands her ur number - "  Or ask her out for dinner or something. 

Good luck!

Original Post by schnooder:

Ask her if you can practice crunches, while she sits on your chest

bahahahahahaha!!

Original Post by schnooder:

Ask her if you can practice crunches, while she sits on your chest

You are the queen of the one liners. I love it

Honestly, wait until she's done with her workout or else she might get really irritated with you, or see if you can catch her before she really digs in. Girls actually like guys so it can't hurt to just be like "hey, what's shaking pretty lady" or whatever lines you kids use these day

i think you should start by bringing up some common thing you two share- you go to the gym at the same time so you can just walk over and lift next to her or something and be like.. i love coming to the gym at this time.. or something like that you know what i mean?  you can ask if she wants to get coffee or something after too if she seems into you

next time you see her there buy two waters then go up to her and tell her the machine goofed and gave you two and offer her the extra, then introduce yourself. lol, why not right? she may see thru this but think it's totally adorable. and I totally agree not to interrupther work out, I definitely do not enjoy being approached when I'm all sweaty and ucky or out of breath lol.

I really like your idea sashi!

Personally, I don't like being bothered at the gym. If I see someone I know, I'll say hello and maybe have a brief conversation. Then again, I'm probably more serious about working out than other girls. Don't approach her on a machine, or it may make her feel trapped. Introduce yourself at the water fountain, on stretching mats, etc.

Also, definately find out whether she is single or notbefore asking her out. I have a boyfriend and I can't tell you how akward it is when someone asks you out... :/

Since women here said they don't like to be "bothered" at the gym as they call it, then you should probably expect her to snap at you when you approach her or give you a curt response, fake smile, and then immediately turn away from you.

That is unless she finds you physically attractive, which she might.

Some women see them being picked up on in the gym as potential harassment, so you should approach indirect by asking her the time or where something or someplace is.

Then IMMEDIATELY transition to another topic because after she answers your question, she will leave in a millisecond if there is one tiny pause.

Remember to tell her that you HAVE to BE SOMEWHERE soon after you ask her what time it is, it's f'ing annoying to have someone lag around you and won't leave. Even if you think she is enjoying the conversation, she could be hating every second of it and just want to get back to her workout. You could also position your body like you're getting ready to leave to make her feel more at ease.

So be quick about it. Compliment her on something she says so she thinks you just don't want her for her looks. Tell her she's cool, perceptive, hilarious, or whatever... then say it's been fun, but you gotta run, and you should talk again sometime... she will agree if she likes you...pull your cell out, and say GO head. then she will give you her number or tell you about her MF'ing stupid arse piece of junk nobody likes BOREFRIEND.

Good Luck fellow heterosexual male, you'll need it! lmao

Hmmm...all good advice. But now I have to get the courage to actually do it lol and stop being so shy. AH!

 ^ Awwwwww....so cute!

...and Fortius, so dead on!

Original Post by xmohamm1:

Hmmm...all good advice. But now I have to get the courage to actually do it lol and stop being so shy. AH!

 Heh..  Be friendly. That's a good start if nothing else you'll see if there is anything beyond your initial attraction to her. In general conversation you'd be able to evaluate whether or not it's mutual too.

Once you've noted whether or not there is potential there... Go for it. Try the friendly bit first though by just keeping it light... and breezy. :)

btw, If you do progress into seeing one another it would be less creepy/stalker seeming if you were to approach her sooner rather than later with conversation ect.

Guy:" I watched you at the gym for months prior to talking to you." Girl:"AH!"

 You don't want to be that guy,Lol.

Does the gym have a pool area with a hot tub or sauna type deal? That seems to be where people try that stuff at my gym, because you're kind of sitting there to relax after the exercise and it's a decent place to make conversation.

In general I'd say approach her while she's taking a breather in-between exercise stations. If she's huffing away on the treadmill or on one of the weight machines, it's probably not the best timing. Especially if she's got an iPod on.