Monday 3 January 2011

Let's get sweaty.....

For me, dating usually occurs in the safe confines of a bar or restaurant, where alcohol is readily supplied and comfort is key. So when I was asked along to Fit2Date, a dating-meets-fitness class in Sydney’s CBD I was, well, scared.

I’m not the kind of girl to shy away from a bit of exercise – in fact, I’m a Spin class regular and running and I have recently become friends. But exercising and dating: that is definitely new territory for me.

I’m prone to falling over in heels after a few too many wines, so God knows what would happen if you armed me with tennis racket, a surfboard or, God forbid, a dart. More than likely it would end with some sort of embarrassment or my date taking me to hospital – not the best first impression.

But what the hell, I thought, dating is all about being outside your comfort zone, right? So I arrived, Lycra-clad, ready to get all hot and sweaty with strange men. Just a regular Tuesday night.

I hoped I could slip in quietly by arriving late, but Tim, our trainer, had other plans. “This is Sarah, she’s come all the way from England,” he shouted as around 14 other fitness freaks muffled hellos.

After proper introductions and a warm-up the hard work really began: finding a guy who I fancied. Oh, and exercising, of course. Luckily, Trainer Tim seemed to have it all figured out. He ordered us to team up in boy-girl pairs, as we all shuffled along looking at each other as though we were at school and the thought of pairing up with a boy scared the living daylights out of us.

The rest of the class disappeared in a blur of lunges, sprints and sack races; I was trying to catch my breath and flirt at the same time – not the prettiest sight. The truth was, I didn’t fancy any of the guys, but I think that was a blessing in disguise. If there had have been any guys I’d been attracted to, I can’t imagine the aches and pains after showing off my push-up prowess.

I ended the night with no numbers, or dates, or even crushes (well, apart from a tiny one on Trainer Tim!) but one guy did ask me if I'd like to go running with him sometime. And I wondered, in the world of fitness dating, is this the equivalent of being asked on a date?? Well, I liked to think so!

First published on: http://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/lets_get_sweaty.htm

4 comments:

  1. Sounds excellent way to meet people...possibly? I bet the guys were all glad to flex their muscles???

    Happy New Year to you!

    Helena xx

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  2. I've often wondered whether dating guides have it right, that fitness glasses and the gym are a good place to meet men, but like you, I struggle to think that men could find me attractive as I sweat/grimace my way through a workout...

    I'll be interested to hear how things go with the guy who wants to run with you!
    Miss M x
    http://secretdiaryofamedicalstudent.blogspot.com

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  3. At least you know the men who you meet there would have stamina...

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  4. The last paragraphy you sounded SOOO Carrie Bradshaw! How fab!

    Although I'm sure dating coaches have to think of innovative new routes to get people to buy their books but I will never want my first "meet" to be me gasping for breath (leave that for another time) ... Stick to the bar and our best friend bottle of wine ;)

    great blog

    London Girl Up North

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