A Great Place to Meet Singles in San Francisco: The Local Gym

Although the gym can be a scary place, especially for those of us who do not frequent it, it can also be a water hole for meeting exceptionally great singles in San Francisco.  You may be thinking “But Luvidya, I don’t go to the gym, so how is this beneficial for me?”  Whatever your excuse for not going the gym, change it.  If you can’t afford the expensive monthly memberships why not get a pass for 10 sessions.  You are sure to get your moneys worth, not just from physical gains, but more so from watching the decedent eye candy in the free weights section, lifting things up and putting them down.  So get off that booty of yours and start trotting on that treadmill, or participating in a spin class, or if you are feeling extra confident, head to the free weights section and ask for that eight-pack bro to spot you on your curls (and no, we don’t mean an 8-pack of beer).

How to meet someone at the gym

1.) Join a spin class:  Spin classes are a great place to meet people.  By doing an extremely difficult workout you will all be releasing endorphins.  Chose to sit next to someone and cycle in sync with him or her.  This opens the doors to piping up a conversation with them after class.  Each time you go it will be easier to chat and flirt with them (or even set up a date!).  Alternatively, if you are feeling a bit shy, chose to sit on a bike behind them so you get a great view of their “you know what” while you work those buns of your own.

2.) Ask someone to spot you:  This also goes for asking someone to show you how to use the weight machines.  Even if you know how to use the machine, or don’t need to be spotted, that sexy someone will never have to know (your secret is safe with us!).  This type of setup allows for conversation to flow naturally in a one-on-one setting.

3.) Go to the gym at the same time each day:  People normally have routine in their life.  If they go to the gym it is normally at the same time every day.  If someone catches your eye make note of the time and what kind of workout he or she is doing.  Don’t think of it as mild stalking, think of it as an opportunity to observe and ultimately determine ways you can get them to notice you!

The best times to go to the gym to meet singles

Some times the gym can be extremely slow, which is such a bore, especially when your main purpose isn’t necessarily getting fit (if you catch our drift).  So when is the best time to go?

The perfect time to go, in San Francisco, is between 6 and 8pm on weekdays.  Most people go after work and the average employed person in San Francisco tends to work slightly longer than the normal 9 to 5 shift that the rest of North American employees adheres to; so between 6 and 8 is when most singles will get their sweat on.  There are various reasons San Franciscans work longer hours but it’s mainly because San Francisco is filled with tech start-ups where employees tend to leave later in the day.  With a push for organizations to satisfy employees, most organizational cultures are relaxed and allow employees to chose when to come and go each day in San Francisco. 

Either way, going to the gym is a win-win situation; you get a great workout (ultimately getting you noticed more both at the gym and outside of it) and you also get the opportunity to meet great singles like you, who are health conscious and great looking.  So dust off those shorts and strap on those kicks and head out to your local gym; who knows whom you will meet!