I've been going to this gym for a couple months now, and I want to meet someone to workout with while I'm there. How can I approach someone without seeming super lame or seeming like a wierdo? My sister keeps telling me to just walk up to someone and start talking but I did that once and the girl that I struck up a conversation with seemed to not want to be bothered. So I quickly ended that conversation. Any suggestions?
2007-08-17 04:32:09 · 7 answers · asked by D. 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Well thats the hard truth for you. There are 2 kind of people in this world. One type are thise who are sociable and receptive to fellow humans and the other type who are stuck up and think they the world owns them something. Just your luck you ran into the latter type.
Anyways, that should not stop you at all form approaching other people. Itts really easy to make friends at the gym. The best type to make freinds with are the regulars who go there. Its not use making friends with those you come once in a while. Start noticing who always seem to be there around the time you go to the gym. A good conversation topic would be to ask her about something related to what she is doing. For example, if she is doing some weights, tell her that you can't help but noticing the exercise she is doing. Ask her waht body part it is for and how to do it. She will definately teach you. From then on, you guys are probably friends. Over the next few sessions, talk to her more, ask her about her health goals and workout program. If it fits yours, then ask her if you could work out with her and learn and help at the same time.
If you tell a person you wanna learn from them, chances are they will be honoured and oblige. So try this, if it does not work...well you always got Micheal (the previous answerer) to work out with. Good luck
2007-08-17 04:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah a lot of people in the gym are focused on their routines and don't want to see bothered. Try taking a class, like a step aerobics class or something of the sort. You will meet people there and find they are friendlier. Most of the time, peole who take classes are interested in working out with others while people who are sticking to weights or do their own thing want to be left alone.
Try striking up a conversation with someone who appears to be at the same fitness level as you, and see what happens. You could start by saying, "see you here next week" (refferring to the class), and then next time say, "I find I get more motivated when i'm working out in a class like this or with somebody" and see what they say. If they seem to agree, say "we should meet up and do some workouts together, why not tommorrow" or something like that. I bet you will find somebody easily.
2007-08-17 04:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Super lame? Stop worrying about what you're going to say and how that will go, AND ASKKK! New friends are a good motivator to get fit and healthy, if worst comes, ILL COME PUMP IRONS WITH YOU!!
2007-08-17 04:38:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about get one of your friends to go with you. alot of people dont like being bothered by others while working out.
2007-08-17 04:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the next open workout machine nxt to that persons and then start talk to her
2007-08-17 04:37:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the next time when you are with your brother say something like whats mom doing they sould get the hint
2016-05-20 21:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a good idea just work out by your self
2007-08-17 04:40:02 · answer #7 · answered by E S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋