How does one approch women in the gym?

Question

This is an addendum of sorts to an earleir question I asked: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Apb2aZSSW9t1QnaL5yWW8Rzsy6IX?qid=20061011080825AAW9GRE

I'm afraid I'm still in the same situation now I was then, but I'm determined not to pass my 27th birthday in the same state (that gives me five months). To that end, I've been thinking long and hard on the subject. The only place I regularly see women my age (I'm not exactly a clubber) is at the gym. But... Well, how on Earth do you approach a girl at the gym? It seems to me that chatting up someone coated in sweat and in pain is not the best of situations to find oneself in. But everyone keeps telling me, "you could meet a girl at the gym!" How? I really have no experience talking to women I don't know, so any advice is appreciated.

Answer 1

Don't do that. That drives me crazy when people come up at the gym. Unless you are really at a "meat" market, that is probably the worst place to meet someone. When you go to the gym it's to work out not be hit on. I suggest you start going to the grocery store or sign up for things your interested in where you'll meet people with the same interests (sports teams, guitar lessons, whatever). Unless your getting amazing vibes from someone at the gym, don't do it.

Answer 2

Make sure to make eye contact and smile. Never approach them while they're in the middle of a workout. Make small talk if you're by her and eventually ask her if she'd like to go for coffee or something to drink. Just be yourself and be sociable.

Answer 3

Dont do it man! She will feel insecure cuz she'll be all sweaty and stinky, she'll blow you off. Wait till shes ready to leave the gym after shes changed and feels human, then approach

Answer 4

JUST PLAY DUMB AND WALK UP TO ONE THAT YOU FIND CUTE AND TELL HER YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE THE MACHINE SHE'S USING AND ASK HER IF SHE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO USE IT.

Answer 5

get a gut,