AIBU to think a woman should be able to go in the gym without being gorped and sniggered at

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Ok just back from the gym and pretty mad to be honest.
I use the weights gym which is separate from the cardio area. Yes I appreaciate it's a fairly masculine domain but still. The entire time I spend lifting weights and trying to work out in there, two young lads were literally gorping, sniggering and even walking behind me to blatantly watch while I was trying to work out.
Did I miss the memo?is that all women are good for? Can't even work out without being demoralised and reduced to something to stare at.
Although minor smug gloat as I left the weights on the Smith machine bar after I had used them,and one of the lads tried to lift it and had to take some off.
Still all in all pretty pissed off.
Anyone else get this?

Jameela Jamil is amazing isn't she!

Pink 1kg weights as that's as us mere women can lift.... awful isnt it.
Jameela is amazing she is totally right. I go for reasons other than how I look. It's my escape. An hour 3/4 times a week away from a hectic life caring for my autistic son and my other 2 kids. It just makes me feel good, and those moronic boys took that away from me tonight.

OP they're total arseholes. Please don't let them put you off going back and complaining!

Jameela is fab. Who the fuck did that bloke think he was that went up to her and said that Twunt.

I used to go to Curves when there was one in my area.

I absolutely refuse to go to a mixed gym.

I'm not going to. I'll mention it when I go back Wednesday. I'll have shrugged it off soon. It just rattled me. Been one of those days. Usually id have shrugged it off. Deffo going to mention women only sessions too.

Helena not much choice where I am. In fact there's not even any women personal trainers local either. I should train up I'd make a bloody fortune haha

Thanks all for the advice. Perked me up a little

this is why I started jogging outdoors and doing weights at home

it's infuriating

I love that they couldn't lift your weights, I'd have had to go over and say something!

I have weights at home,I just enjoy (usually) the hour or so peace out of the house. It's my little escape. He looked at his mate tried to pick the bar up then ducked his head down, dropped it and took some off. I must admit it made me giggle on the way out.

I'm a weightlifter, it happened at the beginning when I was new but not now. If men watch me it's because I'm confident and strong and know what I'm doing

If anyone is in Lancashire I'll happily come to the gym with you. Muscular women scare men apparently thatswhyimsingle

I once deliberately farted on a man who was stood directly behind me watching me on a tread mill. It was so liberating :)

Ooh not far from me :) I'm Cumbria.
I think this is maybe partly why the men feel the need to mock and comment and generally letch. Strong women do intimidate men. I enjoy weightlifting as it feels almost empowering. Women do it for a totally different reason to men I think,and they don't understand it.

Womanintrousers you are a legend!!

Have to say it’s not something I’ve experienced but that could be because I look like a Belisha beacon when I’m in the gym. I’ve actually noticed women giving me bitchy/snidey looks rather than guys, I assume because I’m a fat cow so they think I should just fuck off and give it up.