5 Reasons NOT to Be Intimidated by the Weight Room

You'll Make Friends (Or More)

Unlike in the headphone-heavy treadmill zone, many weight lifters rely on the music pumping through the overhead speakers to amp them up. Translation: Conversation comes easier. "People commonly approach strangers to ask, 'Do you mind if I jump in for a set?' or 'Do you need a spotter?' says Deazie Gibson, a strength training instructor of fitness streaming channel Acacia TV. Plus, the ratio is in your favor if you're looking for a bf. "Oh hey, do you deadlift here often?"

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