Do gym guys only date gym girls, or can a non-sporty girl be his type?

Question

So according to BMI I have a normal weight. I know I'm not overweight but I do need to work out more. I don't like much sport

Do gym guys prefer gym girls? I wonder if it means I am not his type, but he didn't say. We have other things in common but if he is really into his fitness I wonder if it is a deal breaker since I'm just not interested in sport whatsoever.

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

Everyone has different tastes, but there are correlations to certain traits that can somewhat predict what someone's preferences are. The majority of people who spend time putting effort into their personal fitness prefer people who think alike. That goes for anything in life. Gamers prefer people who can game with them. People who partake in drug activity prefer people who can experience them with them. People who love camping and hiking would prefer people who are into that as well.

There are outliers of course, but for the most part, the more similarities you have with someone, the more likely you are to be attracted to them. It's known as the similarity and familiarity attraction effect in psychology.

MrOracle · Answer

There will be some gym guys who want gym girls, but the majority won't care - that will be an insignificant factor for most.

That said, be careful with what you wish for. There are guys who work out and spend 5 hours a week at the gym, but there are also a lot of gym guys who spend 3 or 4 hours a day, 6 or 7 days a week at the gym. And then they are busy meal prepping, reading protein powder reviews, and spend more time time in front of the mirror than a girl on prom night. Those guys might look amazing, but you will rarely be able to spend time with them. Make sure you know the difference.

ManOnFire · Answer

I prefer non-sporty girls even though I work out. I think that might actually be common for us gym guys. Although as I've gotten older I've started liking the sporty ones too, just as long as they're not all muscled and skinny.

Summeroflove · Answer

Everyone’s so different there are a lot more things that come to romantic relationships than one single thing. So for some dudes yeah they may want a girl who’s also a gym girl but not all necessarily.

Talk to him and get to know him see if he’s open to a date and then see where it goes from there. Plus, who knows maybe having a partner like him would be good for you if you started working out together.

CalmUntilAbused · Answer

Duh... I am not a gym guy myself, but why would I ever be attracted to a woman overflowing with testosterone (for a woman, but still)? If I wanted a war, there is one right at my country's eastern border right now, I could volunteer for that... Both of these ideas sound about equally suicidal, though!

Now, if Your BMI is US-style "normal", You should probably find Yourself an outdoorsy pastime to push it down a bit, not for a guy, but for Your own (and Your potential children's) health. No need for workouts, though. Cycling or jogging would do the trick, and You are the one who sets the intensity of those. As long as You are aware of an issue and willing to admit it, You're already halfway into fixing it!

Texaskid1 · Answer

Not always but as a general rule of thumb yes. Birds of a feather flock together. I go to the gym anywhere from 2 to 4 times a week and I often see couples there. They tend to be matched. They are either both in great shape and looking like a GQ couple or they are both flabby and just starting their fitness journey. When I see a buff guy anywhere with his girl she is almost always also in shape. And why not? If you put the time and energy to take care of your self why would you want to be with someone who does not? Exercising is not just about looking good - you are also investing in your long term health. If I am taking care of myself I need a woman who does the same.

Anonymous · Answer

Speaking honestly here, this would be like saying “do arcade guys like non arcade women?” Yes.
Simply being there and engaging in an activity doesn’t mean they only socialize or care about those in that space. If you see a gym guy and feel attraction towards him, shoot your shot he might like you back even if you are not the sporty type of gal.

LifeHitMeandRan · Answer

This is probably NOT anything to worry about. Even today, very few women actively go to the gym compared to how many in the women are out there in general. Even fewer of them do anything more than cardio.

Going to the gym will make you more attractive, both mentally and physically. Physically is obvious, but mentally as well because going to the gym consistently shows you can be dedicated and disciplined. But even then, not a big deal.

RingOfFire · Answer

All I can tell you is that I've worked out all my life and I spent countless hours in gyms for decades (now I mostly work out at home). I never liked "gym girls." They weren't my type. Never dated the girls I met in the gyms I went to. So for me absolutely yes, I could date non gym girls. And most other guys I knew felt the same way.

Theunfadeable · Answer

He could care less if you like the gym but he wants a woman that looks fit. Man don’t sit there in the gym for however, many hours a day to settle for a woman is not in shape. Just because you don’t work out doesn’t mean you don’t look good but I’m it could.

Anonymous · Answer

i'd assume most gym guys would want to date a girl who went to the gym too , i suppose some would date a non sporty girl if she was willing to come out to the gym a little bit

exitseven · Answer

I usually dated athletic girls. Back when I was dating girls did not really workout and womens sport were just beginning to get popular but most of the girls I dated were athletic.

MikeTheBartender · Answer

It is way easier for a girl to have a good body than it is for a guy to have a good body. As long as she is not extremely overweight and it's good. It doesn't matter for us if she goes to the gym or not.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

No. Seriously? There's a ton of things that factor into attraction towards someone. Just because a dude is big into working out doesn't mean he only goes for women exactly the same. In fact, opposites often attract.

HighValue · Answer

I have my own weights at home and don't go to a gym, but as someone that works out, I do like fit sporty girls, but I also like petite, very wimpy girls too as long as they are into gaming.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

I'm a gym rat through and through.. 4 days a week with hrs each time.. But I don't require a girl to be one herself.. In fact I've never really dated a gym girl..

Zack-Bann · Answer

We don’t have m clear preferences  A girl on good health that takes care of herself is great. She doesn’t necessarily be living at a gym

jshm2 · Answer

Depends. You're basing his "type" on nothing more than an hour he spends in the gym.

molonski2 · Answer

It's possible.. BUT , when you are seriously committed to outcomes , I'd suggest ( at a reasonably young age ) you need your partner to be committed, diet and sacrifice are vital... Possible , but highly unlikely.

Iron_Man · Answer

You don’t have to meet your future girlfriend at the gym, but she better like the Miami Dolphins 🐬 and support me. That’s extremely important and yes, I want her to have some halfway decent athletic ability not just a fall flat on your face

RavVid · Answer

We will date the girl we most want to fuck who will date us

Ralalala · Answer

Ok so what you have to realize is that 99% of men don't care what your hobby is, they don't care what you work with and they don't care how much time you spend in the gym.

What they do care about is your personality, looks, health and to some extent your values (like don't be a rabid blue haired feminist or die on a hill for some other strange cause).

I work out most days of the week and my wife rarely trains at all.

Jay-_- · Answer

She doesn't have to be sporty but I want a girl who can takes care of her body. Of course its a plus if we both like the gym as it would be a great thing to share between the both of us or even enjoy it separately.

Pohjolan · Answer

Depends on the gym guy obviously. A lot would prefer one who can do  some  sporty activity with him. Doesn't mean you can't seduce him but don't presume that mere wallflowering will do.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm average fit and I tend to attract women hotter than me

Scored the eyesights of big breasts, average breasts - hell - I could have my pick of women but see I don't ask out.
I am not actively dating - hospital waiting list 🏥 😈 🤭

Alexandrubaschet08 · Answer

I was doing gym and i meet my girlfriend who is not a sport person at all. So yes. They can.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

I'm a gym guy. I would need a sporty woman due to lifestyle preferences.

Caughtulookin · Answer

The gym is part of my life. Its much more likely i would meet girls in the gym or in my other hobbies.

Prince_09 · Answer

I'm like girls are fit. I'm not worried wheather they go for gym or not

dougeats · Answer

Im not a muscle head and live in a gym, but I go 3 x a week. There is no way I would date a gym girl. They are too into themselves.

Anonymous · Answer

I personally don't have any preference towards body or face.  The issue is I don't prefer overweight people sometimes because I used to get bullied by them fo being underweight. PTSD maybe

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