Do you watch people in the gym?

jenniewb

I don't tend to notice anyone at the gym unless I am aware I'm being stared at, someone is wearing a very cool outfit or is making a scene of themselves (include people who unnecessarily grunt or throw down weights in a bid to get everyone else's attention).

If I feel like I'm being stared at or someone is watching my gym stats on the machine I will initially ask them to please stop staring at me then either glare at them or move, I don't think I'm alone in not wanting to be stared at in the gym.
Most people are in their own world or the world of YouTube/the TV or with their own friends, I doubt I could pick out anyone who attends my gym if I were offered money to pick them from a crowd, even if they were in their gym kit!

UKTigerlily

The only time i've noticed is when doing bench press, but I think either they are looking to see if we look like we're almost done with it, or it's just fascination at a girl bench pressing as i'm the only one that does. But at me as in because of size etc, not that i'm aware of

YORKSHIRELASS

I do classes and stand right at the front because I would rather not have anyone in front of me. I dont care who is watching me but I would be a bit freaked out by someone commenting on my bum (especially if it was a bloke).

A lot of women are really bothered about being watched in the classes I do and try to get as far to the back as possible. I can understand this, you go there to exercise, not to be gawped at and most of us dont look our best when we are all hot and sweaty.

tailsmilesprower

As a guy I wouldn't be able to resist having a look at a beautiful woman while i'm recovering after a lift (hey i'm only human), but i'm usually in the zone most of the time. I'm too busy concentrating on my fitness goals.

I go in the gym to work hard. Instead of staring at peopke sometimes it's best to go talk to people. Many friendships / relationships have started in the gym

jenniewb

YORKSHIRELASS wrote: »

I do classes and stand right at the front because I would rather not have anyone in front of me. I dont care who is watching me but I would be a bit freaked out by someone commenting on my bum (especially if it was a bloke).

A lot of women are really bothered about being watched in the classes I do and try to get as far to the back as possible. I can understand this, you go there to exercise, not to be gawped at and most of us dont look our best when we are all hot and sweaty.

You're at the back and the front? (or are just very very fast!)

Gloomendoom

tailsmilesprower wrote: »

I go in the gym to work hard. Instead of staring at peopke sometimes it's best to go talk to people. Many friendships / relationships have started in the gym

You should take a look at this thread...

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5366954

Some posters on there definitely don't want to be talked to!

Angry_Bear

YORKSHIRELASS wrote: »

A lot of women are really bothered about being watched in the classes I do, and try to get as far to the back as possible.

jenniewb wrote: »

You're at the back and the front? (or are just very very fast!)

Does that help

Just_a_Girl_2

I train in a spit and sawdust gym so it's typically full of people that take their training very seriously. We have quite a few powerlifters who train there so it's quite common for the gym to come to a standstill if someone is attempting a PR. I had an audience watching my last deadlift PR and a round of applause afterwards

It's a good job I don't mind people watching as my gym attire is pretty loud, so I'd be hard to miss!

https://www.instagram.com/p/67_up_vLeJ/

https://www.instagram.com/p/47k25PvLdD/

System

Do you watch people in the gym?

I used to until I got the restraining orders.

:rotfl::rotfl:

YORKSHIRELASS

Thanks. That'll teach me to post without my contact lenses in. Of course I am very fast too...