When you see a woman at a fitness facility, whether she’s pounding the deck of a treadmill or sweating it out on a weight machine, it signals that you share common ground: a dedication to fitness.
It’s natural to want to capitalize on that common ground and see if there is more you two may enjoy together. Here are some tips for approaching a girl at the gym that will make her more likely to flirt back than cringe.
1. Dress For Success When Approaching A Girl At The Gym
Of course, you can’t wear a tailored suit when you’re at the gym. You can, however, take extra pains to make sure you’re looking your best.
A dirty or sloppy appearance is a relationship deal breaker for most women. Before your head for your fitness club, make sure your nails are clipped and clean and avoid wearing tattered, worn-out or mismatched exercise gear.
2. If You’re Interested In A Girl At The Gym, Time Your Approach
As the saying goes, timing is everything. You don’t want to chat up a girl who’s engaged in a high-intensity set or who’s out of breath on an elliptical machine. She’s liable to brush you off, annoyed by your clueless interruption. If the object of your interest can stop panting long enough to respond to your banter, her replies are likely to be monosyllabic.
Waiting for a moment when that pretty gym-goer is relaxed will improve your chances significantly.
3. Becoming A Gym Regular Can Help You Score Digits Or A Date
If you can, avoid going in cold. A woman is more likely to respond to your advances if she’s seen you around and you’ve even exchanged a few words.
People tend to go to the gym on a predictable schedule. Return to your fitness club regularly around the same time you spotted that fascinating girl. Taking the same fitness classes is one of the best ways to build rapport with someone at the gym. Those moments before and after class and during water breaks can be the perfect time to talk.
4. Move Quickly When Approaching A Girl At The Gym
Approaching a girl can be as nerve-wracking as a job interview, and for good reason. People are wired to pass a judgment on potential mates and to do so quickly.
According to some relationship experts, it takes women only 180 seconds to determine if you’re a potential mate. During this time, she instinctively assesses you for factors like attractiveness, your ability to express yourself and even your scent.
If you’ve passed the three-minute mark and are making little headway, consider moving on.
5. Exude Confidence When Approaching A Girl At The Gym
Many women consider men who are confident sexy. You don’t want to seem cocky, but it would behoove you to either tap into your self-esteem or “fake it till you make it.”
Keep in mind that the odds of connecting at the gym are better than you may think.
That girl who’s caught your eye may not be entirely surprised to be approached and, in fact, such encounters may one reason she hits the gym. According to a study, one in 10 people joins a fitness club to meet members of the opposite sex.
It’s also likely you’ve met one of her dating prerequisites just by being at the gym.
Eighty-three percent of people who work out regularly want to find a partner who’s similarly active, according to a 2018 survey by the online dating app Zoosk.
With a little forethought, you can successfully approach a girl at the gym. Just try to keep your heart rate at healthy levels!