Gym Etiquette

Don’t Be That Guy! The 5 Ways You’re Grossing Women Out at the Gym

It’s true—the gym is actually a great place to meet a new lady. Obviously, women at the gym are interested in fitness, exercise and health—which is important to many guys out there. But there are five terrible ways to attempt to meet women at the gym. They are also 5 ways for Grossing Women Out at the Gym:

1. Using the gym to show off instead of work out

Remember—the reason you are going to the gym is to get in a good workout, not hit on ladies. Always make fitness your number one priority at the gym. One of the ways that men can look like total losers at the gym is by going just to show off instead of work out. Trust me; the ladies will know what you’re trying to do. Don’t pick up the 50 lb dumbbells if you can’t do more than 1 rep with them. Don’t walk around the gym with your chest puffed up like you own the place. Women will not be impressed.

2. Grunting
To women, there is nothing more unattractive than a sweaty, dirty guy grunting at the top of his lungs at the gym. When men grunt at the gym, it doesn’t prove anything. Yes, it may help you push that last rep up in the air, but try to keep it down. Those manly grunts from the corner of the gym are not attractive or pleasant to hear.

3. Staring at yourself
Of course, looking in the mirror can be very helpful when lifting weights—it helps you correct your form. But staring at yourself in the mirror is a big no-no at the gym. Feel free to look at your form in the mirror, but try to abstain yourself from flexing in the mirror and staring at your guns. Doing this makes you look egotistical or insecure.

4. Offering unsolicited fitness advice
If a woman wants fitness advice, they’ll ask a trainer for it, not you. Don’t offer unsolicited fitness advice at the gym. After all, no one at the gym wants to feel like they’re doing something wrong. I asked Diana about this and she could not help but agree. She told me that no woman wants to talk at the gym during a tough round of reps either. Wait until she finishes her set before talking to her!

A guy’s tip: don’t bother a woman who is watching TV or listening to music while working out. It’s a universal sign that she doesn’t want to be bothered!!

5. Stinky clothes
Keep in mind that the worst gym etiquette mistake may be made before you even walk out your front door!! Say goodbye to the ratty T-shirt, middle school mesh shirts, black socks, holey shirts and windbreakers. If you’re looking to pick up a lady at the gym, wear decent workout clothes. May we suggest tank tops and fitness tees from Under Armour, Nike or Adidas.