I'm not gay but is the LA Fitness on Clark in Lakeview known as a gay gym?
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I'm not originally from Chicago, so forgive me if this post sounds naive. Been going to this one gym in Lakeview and noticed something interesting.
Again, I have nothing against any one that is gay, love who you love but I've noticed that every now and then, I get either hit on or looked at by guys that are probably gay at that gym.
Now, how do I know that they're gay? No one has ever confirmed or actually said it but it's the way they "act" towards me (it's a vibe) and what I've seen in the gym in general.
One of the guys there sometimes gets too friendly (not in a casual way and NEVER has brought up women, a wife or girlfriend ever in our conversations). The way he looks at me while talking is kind of hinting at something else. I'm always just chill with the guy but it's kind of weird speaking to him at times as I'm not gay and it's kind of uncomfortable.
Two guys came by and starting talking with me last month (that I always see with each other, I've never spoken to but I've always nodded whenever they nod at me).
It was fairly cordial but something just seemed different to me. Afterwards, they walked away and then the one guy turned around and smiled at me walking away. I'm like huh lol?
Now, I've seen guys kiss each other at the gym (not often but it's happened once or twice) and I don't pay it no mind but it has me thinking, is that gym known as a gay gym?
I'm a normal guy that's in decent shape and I don't have any mannerisms that would indicate that I'm anything but straight.
Thoughts?
Posted Feb 15, 2026, 3:03 AM UTC