{"id":1797,"date":"2021-06-09T14:25:06","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T14:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/makeyourrelationshipwork\/?p=1797"},"modified":"2021-06-09T14:25:06","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T14:25:06","slug":"how-to-pick-up-girls-at-the-gym","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/makeyourrelationshipwork\/2021\/06\/how-to-pick-up-girls-at-the-gym.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick Up Girls at the Gym"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Recently, I\u2019ve been living by the motto \u201cgo big or go home.\u201d It has worked on a number of levels, including at the\u00a0gym. Twice-weekly sessions with a personal trainer and\u00a0running\u00a0are slowly transforming my body into a toned, fitter physique.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve also noticed that the gym \u2013 at least for some \u2013 tends to be a prime pickup spot. According to Gymnation<\/a> recent study, 8% of people said that they have joined a gym or gone to the gym just to meet other single people.\u00a0 There are mirrors everywhere, buddy \u2026 I notice you checking out my ass. Staring at it isn\u2019t going to get you my number. But it is going to tell me something about you.<\/p>\n

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You, chubby kid on the elliptical. Do you have an ankle injury? Did you recently undergo a cardiac procedure? No, didn\u2019t think so. You\u2019re not sweating and the sorority girl workout isn\u2019t going to help you lose the\u00a0beer\u00a0gut.<\/p>\n

Hey you, man on the weight bench. I like your style. That old frat tee, it\u2019s workin\u2019 for ya. But you\u2019re spending a bit too much time checking out the chicks and not nearly enough time doing those bicep curls. You know what that tells me? You lose interest easily and you\u2019re lazy in bed. Next, please.<\/p>\n

Oh, runner boy. I\u2019m kind of feeling you \u2013 even if it is 70 and sunny outside. Loving that long, lean physique as you lope along on the treadmill. What\u2019s that on your iPod? Don\u2019t Stop Believin\u2019? Mine too! Wait \u2013 the\u00a0Glee\u00a0<\/i>version? Shit, should have known you were gay.<\/p>\n

What about man candy over there, you ask? Muscle tee with the chain may be getting his GTL<\/a> on, but we\u2019re not about to hop on your Ed Hardy in the club later. Dude,\u00a0shirts\u00a0\u2013 they need sleeves.<\/p>\n

But you, yes, you \u2013 hitting it hard with the sit ups and pull ups. You\u2019re workin\u2019 it, and I like the form. Wanna show me what those hip flexors can do later?<\/p>\n

Now, Show Me What You\u2019ve Got<\/b><\/h1>\n

Think it\u2019s time to make your approach? Go ahead. I\u2019m sweaty, but we both will be later. Say \u2018excuse me\u2019 as you reach over me to grab an antiseptic wipe and clean off your machine. I like the contentious ones. You\u2019d probably open a door too.<\/p>\n

You, on the elliptical. It\u2019s not gonna happen. Stop checking out my ass.<\/p>\n

Noticed me in here a lot, you have? Same. We must be on the same work schedule \u2013 and since mine involves typing away from home, what are you doing in here at 10 AM every day? \u00a0Between\u00a0jobs, are you? Hmm. Moving on \u2026 I have a, um, conference call now.<\/p>\n

Between sets? Probably not the best time to chat, but if you\u2019re polite, sure. Am I\u00a0training\u00a0for a something? Ha, thanks for the compliment \u2013 I\u2019m not, but it\u2019s flattering you think so. I\u2019ll smile, maybe laugh. We\u2019ll share a moment, then move on. 30 seconds later, you\u2019re forgotten.<\/p>\n

By far the best move? Catch me on the way out \u2013 after I\u2019ve wiped my brow, caught my breath, and headed for the doors. Time your exit. Hey, I\u2019ve seen you in here before, you say. That\u2019s great. Now skip the cool moves and ask for my name \u2013 but just remember, I\u2019ll notice how hard you\u2019ve been working when I contemplate whether or not to give you my number<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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