One of the most popular places to fantasize about hooking up is the gym. That may not seem so unusual but what is unusual is we are gong t tell you to avoid going to the gym to hook up! There are many reasons why you shouldn't use the gym to hook up, which we will get into below. But first, we will explain why people might be thinking about using a gym to hook up in the first place!

So why are people thinking about the gym to hookup? Well, for starters is is a place where there are lots of strangers and new people crammed into one room at the same time. It can feel like a dating app in real life. You don't have to go very far to see a new person that you are interested in and who could become a potential hookup. We don't blame people for wanting to us the gym as their personal sex buffet, if we're being honest! Read even more reasons why below:

Statistics for gym hookups.

We know you love statistics as much as we do! These ones will prove just how popular hooking up or thinking about hooking up at the gym really is. A recent scientific poll found that a 25% of adults admit to having used the gym to hook up. That is a lot of people! If you were hanging out with three of your friends, at least one of you would have hooked up at the gym. That same poll found that 10% of people kept a condom on them just in case they caught some sexy action at the gym. And a whopping 66% of people said that they fantasize about having sex while working out! No wonder these gym hookups are happening - it's what's on everyone's mind!

There are a lot of hormones and endorphins involved.

When we work out, our brain releases endorphins. These endorphins make us happy and feel good. When we are happy and feeling good, it can be that much easier to get in the mood. And when you're in the mood, like we mentioned above, you can start thinking about sex and hooking up. And once that thought process starts, it's hard to turn it off! A lot of other hormones get released during a good work out which also contribute to getting turned on and wanting sex. Basically the gym is a solid breeding ground for a strong sexual appetite!

People are often scantily dressed.

The best workout clothes are often tight and short. Men often go shirtless and are wearing very small and tight shorts. This leaves little to the imagination. And if you're anything like us, a hot body is a definite turn on! Plus, when an already scantily clad body is working out and stretching and bulging muscles, it is an even bigger turn on. There is often nothing sexier than a man lifting some weights above his head. Yum! And even with the limited clothing, we can't help but completely undress in our minds the gym-goer we are checking out. Although with so little clothing, it's not hard to imagine what is underneath!

Muscles and health are super sexy.

There is nothing sexier than a super healthy and muscular body. This isn't just opinion, it's a scientific fact! We are wired to be attracted to healthy individuals, because our biology wants us to procreate with healthy people to produce healthy offspring. Someone healthy also has a better chance of living longer and being able to protect us better. These biological needs trace back thousands and thousands of years and while they may be more subconscious, they definitely still come into play! Often we may not realize why we are attracted to someone, but usually it all comes down to biology. So yes, biology is why you are checking out that muscular guy at the gym!

Sweat can be super sexy too. Same with those grunting noises!

Sweating and grunting at the gym is very similar to sweating and grunting somewhere else... in the bedroom! There's nothing better than a super hot and heavy sex session. And the hotter and heavier the sex, the more sweat and noise are involved. Just seeing the sweat on someone at the gym is enough to trigger your body into being completely turned on. And let's be honest: the grunts from lifting weights can sound exactly like the sorts of sounds he'd make between the sheets. It's no wonder the gym is such a sexy place!

We've likely gotten you all turned on and excited about heading to the gym to find a hookup. Hold up, though! We haven't gone over all of the reasons we think you should totally avoid hooking up at the gym. We made it sound enticing above but after you read on, we are pretty sure you'll agree with us that the gym is NOT the best place to be hooking up. In fact, it may be one of the worst! Read on to see exactly why we won't be hooking up at the gym anytime soon:

The gym is a place for exercise.

We stated above that 66% of people are thinking about having sex while working out. However, that doesn't mean they are all going to act on it. If that were the case then the gym would be a very popular orgy spot! And the other half of that statistic means that there are 44% of people who are not thinking about hooking up at all. The bottom line is: people go to the gym to work out. They may fantasize a bit but that doesn't mean the necessarily want to act on it. Many people are super serious about their workouts and routines and don't want it interrupted by someone looking for a hookup.

Sweat can also be gross.

We also said above that sweat can be sexy. Sweat can also be gross. And so can those grunting noises. Have you ever really stopped to watch someone lifting weights? Generally they make a pretty gross face. No thanks, not for us! Plus some gym-goers sweat profusely and smell pretty bad too. We'd rather get our hookup sweaty from sexual activity, not encounter them already dripping in sweat and smelling from a workout!

It can be imposing.

A lot of people go to the gym to have private workout time. They want to workout alone and aren't there to socialize or make friends. If you are using the gym as a cruising and hookup spot, you can be imposing on people's privacy and alone time. And trust us: there is nothing worse than interrupting someone's workout. The last thing many people want at the gym is to chat. Usually they are working out too hard to be able to chat anyway. Cheating and socializing can also distract someone from their counts or timing, which can ruin a whole workout. And if you ruin someone's workout, they're even less likely to want to hookup with you!

The gym can be a self-conscious place.

A lot of the people who go to the gym are looking to improve their bodies. This means they may not currently be happy with their appearance. Working out can be difficult for them because they don't want people to watch them or see them. By checking them out or trying to hookup with them, you could make them feel even more self-conscious and put out. And of course that is not a feeling you want to give anybody! Yes, they could be flattered you are interested but it's better to just avoid making someone feel potentially awkward in the first place!

You are a little vulnerable, especially in the changing room.

Working out in a room full of strangers can make some people feel vulnerable. You likely don't have a lot of clothes on and people can stare. If you are already a shy person, this can make you feel a bit weird. And the changing room can make you feel even weirder. There's a lot to be self-conscious about in a change room. And like we mentioned above, it's best not to add to that vulnerability by trying to pick someone up while they are changing.

Gyms are gross.

Let's face it: gyms are gross places. They are full of sweaty, gross people and likely not cleaned very often. Just imagine all of the germs and bacteria pooling in all of the sweat and other nastiness in the machines and shower areas! This is something to consider, especially if you were going to use the gym as the actual spot where you will hook up, and not just where you will pick up your hookup. Gyms also don't offer a ton of privacy and are often always full of people so aside from a dingy storage closet, there aren't a lot of options for a discreet hookup.

You are paying the fee to work out, not have sex.

If you've joined a gym, that generally implies you are paying a fee. And most gyms aren't the cheap either! And since you are paying to use the equipment and work out, you should actually do just that. Otherwise you are paying a monthly fee to try to find hookups. And that's just weird! Why pay a place money for hunting for hookups when there isn't even a guarantee that you'll end up having a hookup? There are way sexier places where a hookup is almost guaranteed and the gym definitely isn't one of them!

Post hookup can be awkward and you might have to change gyms.

What do you do after you hookup? Regardless of whether or not it was good or bad, seeing the person after can be a little weird. This is especially true if the hookup wasn't that great. You probably don't want to see the person ever again yet they are part of your gym so you kind of have to. And if the hookup was bad enough, you might even have to change gyms! Why go through all of that hassle, right? Right! It's truly almost impossible to have a good, proper one night stand with someone at your local gym because there is no way you can entirely not see them ever again afterward.

There is a great place that is just like a gym except exclusively for hooking up: a bathhouse! Why mess around with trying to find a hookup at a gym when you can get a guaranteed hookup and have a lot of fun at a bathhouse? We love bathhouse! Now, they don't necessarily have gym equipment for working out but you are wanting to hook up anyway so don't worry about the equipment! Bathhouses usually have saunas and steam rooms and hot tubs so you can really have a sexy, steamy time hooking up on site. This is a way better hookup spot than the gym, trust us!

We hope that this guide has convinced you to avoid using the gym as a hookup spot. It can be tempting for sure, especially if your gym is frequented by good looking guys, and there are a lot of great reasons to use the gym as a hookup spot. However, as we showed above, there are even more reasons to totally avoid hooking up at the gym. Our final verdict: use the gym for actually working out and hit up a bathhouse for hookups!

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