Do women truly hate when guys try to help them when exercising?

[Anonymous]

Today there was an woman using the equipment improperly. I try to talk with her to get her to use it the way it was meant to be used to get the most effective results out of it. She got a very nasty attitude and walked away from me. Did I do something wrong or was she just being a woman with an attitude. I always try to be helpful people achieve the best results

[ManOnFire]

This is a situation where I can side with the woman. Even for me as a dude I hate when other dudes do that, they did it to me too when I was a young guy at the gym. Muscle gurus tend to think they are the experts at working out and just can't help but 'throw their weight around.'

Plus for her as a woman she probably thought you were trying to find a way to talk to her and that annoyed her while she was doing her workout. No doubt, some chicks are at the gym hoping to find a boyfriend or hookup with somebody, but plenty others are not and are serious about getting in shape. If she wanted your help she would've asked for it. Just sayin'.

[incorrected]

I personally wouldn't bother helping anyone who was using equipment improperly. Leave them be. If they damage themselves or fail to get the results they're seeking, so what? It's not your problem. That's the best attitude to have. Sometimes, it is possible to use a machine "incorrectly" but safely in order to get results. Just leave people alone and get your own workout done.

[DishLady]

Depends….
I asked a guy to spot me one time. Very obliging fellow. 😉😂
But yesterday we were supposed to do a team shot with the two gals propped up (sort of like cheerleaders) and this one guy “was trying to spot me” 🤨 threw off the balance of the whole crew. SMH.

[Smashingdoozy]

Instead of approaching a stranger to give unsolicited advice instead. "Hey looks like you're struggling do you need help figuring out this equipment" "no? Okay have a nice day " *WALK AWAY*

[lightbulb27]

I've seen them engaging and appreciative. Your mileage will vary. How you do and whom it is and what state if mind will matter.

[DrPepper12]

Yes. You were egotistical, arrogant, creepy AND mansplained!! Really dude? Shit like this gives all of us a black eye!! STFU and do your workout!!

[jahaims]

Start it off as a question instead of jumping right into helping. Say something like excuse me. I could show you proper form on that machine real quick if you are interested. If not just say sorry for interrupting then go right back to your own thing.

[Agape93]

No, but usually that help comes with guys wanting to check us out, hit on us, want a date or want sex. So honestly, just as a general rule, don't help unless all you wanna do is help and it's clear help is needed

[PeachyPie93]

I think people don't like to be wrong so if you come off even slightly condescending they get offended lol I have offended lots of people not generally meaning to, so don't let it bother you and just know they are just a whiny bitch lol.

[Anonymous]

Women just hate men in general. If a man breathes she'll hate him. A woman can be getting crushed by a weight the guy will come to her aid. And then she'll hate him for the manner in which he saved her.

Don't try to understand women. Just know what you're willing to tolerate from them.

[Valdemort]

Depends on what I'm doing. If I know what I'm doing and someone starts mansplaining- please leave.
If I'm actually struggling and you can tell I nééd help- go ahead.

[ChooChooHaha]

Are you genuinely trying to help though? If so, then no. It's not about being a guy, she's probably just a grouch.

[Phoenix98]

It's usually best to just ignore people like that unless they actually ask for help. I mean most gym equipment has literal pictures and instructions on them on how to use them properly /=.

[Apple1996]

I think most people just don't want anyone messing with them while working out

[Ivettev]

As someone that is trying to improve my health. I would be more than grateful if someone corrected my form. Don’t be deter from helping anyone else. You might help them prevent an injury in the long run.

[jshm2]

It's about how you ask.

You first ASK them if you can "spot them". If they say no then walk on.

[satinpetals]

I don’t mind if done in a disarming and sincere way. Often I have found guys, at gyms, used that as a way of approaching a woman, not to genuinely help them

[genericname85]

they don't hate them "trying to help". but it's really not trying to help. it's hitting on them disguised as "trying to help".

[douride2]

In my experience & one of the reasons for not using gyms any more is most times guys trying to help are only trying to get close or hit on me. General rule don't help unless asked.

[SassyAussieAddy]

I don't mind if a guy asks but if I say no then that should be it.

[D_Bone_Steak]

Leave people alone. If you follow that rule, you'll do better.

[molonski2]

You did the correct thing..
The problem is with her , self centered bitch.

[ProbablyClueless]

Some women see that kind of thing as "mansplaining." They assume you wouldn't be saying anything if they weren't a woman.

[Crazzyyworld]

She is $poiled little brat sugar baby who doesn’t want poor looking men at gym trying to teach her

[JonCobretti]

Why do you want to help like a desperate simp?

[Jennz6]

They are not trying to help, they’re trying to get a closer look at me

[Jackblue]

She might have felt infantilized and/or you were telling her she wasn't "really exercising".

[princeofromance]

That all depends on what his true intentions are. They do not appreciate a creep coming over and gawking at them while they are working out.

[LiamJHayden]

I ignore unless asked to spot or if it is obvious that she is stuck in a dangerous position.

[LiamJHayden]

Women get hit on by wannabe Chads and obvious Homers in the gym all of the time, so I understand her reluctance.

[itsannalee]

They hate men who they don’t like.

[Miristheiss]

Would you do the same if it was a guy?

[missindiana93]

Woman have nasty attitudes if their independent.

[Anonymous]

They sure do 😁 unless it's prince charming 😍

[beefcakebradybatson]

Unless he's a handsome lad !!!

[msg321]

@Viola_456 this question is for you.