Guys Take On: Girls Workout Habits

Ever wonder what boys really think about girls working out?

We sampled a survey of college boys and their thoughts of you ladies at the gym. From the newest trending neon clothing item to getting down and dirty in the weight room, these boys weren’t holding anything back.

Neon Nike Shoes.

You’re in luck ladies! Boys are big fans of the neon shoes. In fact, they totally dig them. Though it seems that the boys more into fitness are the ones that can fully appreciate what has become a huge trend, most responded with thumbs up on those hot pink babies. As Nike would say, “just do it.”  

Patterned Yoga Pants.

When it comes to boys the simpler the better. Although most could not understand the need for bright colors and patterns as a “stylish” part of your wardrobe, they did not seem to have a problem with yoga pants themselves. One student responding, “I have zero problems with yoga pants.” So keep struttin ladies, no matter what yoga pants are a plus in the boy’s books.

Gym Selfies.

We’re all culprits of it: the duck face, the tongue out face, the push your butt out and chest up and smirk face, and even the “the look how fit I am all sweaty with my hair in a pony tail and head phones in my ears” face. Just stop. Next time you want to pick up your phone and post a picture of what you think makes you look super cool and fit don’t do it. If you have no shame, by all means selfie away, but beware of the potential consequences of your actions, ladies.

Make Up On at the Gym.

Okay so although boys claim they don’t like girls who wear make up at the gym, can we really say guys are the most accurate at understanding what exactly make up is? Obviously don’t cake your face, slab on blue eye shadow and red lipstick (honestly you should never do that anyways….), but some mascara and cover up never stopped a boy from looking in your direction. It’s not the prom, but a little something won’t hurt…unless of course you’re one of those natural beauties in which case, we all hate you.  

Girls in the weight room

Girl power is HOT. Period. If you can own it in the weight room then by all means show those boys what they can’t do themselves. All guys would love to date a girl who could kick their butts, yet they refuse to admit their butts are capable of being kicked. Typical.

Overall it’s clear that these boys have no problem with ladies working for their bodies, in fact it will probably give you a couple points up. So grab your neon green Nikes and bright Pink Lulu zip-up and make your way down to the weight room. Be strong and sexy…just watch those selfies. 

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