A few weeks ago, as I was sweatin’ away to some Rihanna tunes, I noticed a bleary-eyed twenty-something guy saunter into the gym. My eyes followed him and I thought to myself, “He’s kind of cute.”
For the rest of the week, I saw him every morning, and every morning I thought to myself, “He’s kind of cute.”
Last Tuesday morning, immediately after thinking about his cuteness, I internally questioned myself, “Why do I think he’s cute?” He wasn’t a deliciously attractive creature; I hadn’t had a conversation with him; I knew nothing about his interests, values, or personality, yet, I found something attractive about him.
I didn’t think much more about him or the rules of attraction, until Thursday afternoon when I met a random Joe-Schmo in the grocery store. He was in front of me in an exceptionally long line. As we waited for coupon hoarders and geriatrics to slowly amble along we began some idle chitchat. At first it was it was the sarcastic remark about having picked the “best line,” then it was an exchange of enthusiasm about the upcoming weekend, and soon we were knee deep in amicable conversation. He told me about his job, about his dog Marley (what an original name), and then he said, “I could hardly get out of bed to go to the gym this morning.” And with that statement, I was suddenly attracted to him. Like the gym cutie, I knew almost nothing about this guy. But with two uncomplicated words he’d managed to build some attraction: gym and morning.
Now readers, I know what you’re hoping for. You’re hoping I have finally broken the drought and gotten sexy sweaty with either one (or possibly both) of these guys. I know this is what you want to hear from me, and while I assure you that I always aim to please, I simply cannot this time around. This article is not a tall tale of lust but rather an interesting observation I have recently made. (By the way, if you stop reading now you’re a jerk.)
My attraction to both Gym Cutie and Grocery Joe came from the fact that they worked out in the morning. The more I thought about it the more I realized how important the morning factor is. A guy who works out is hot for obvious reasons, but a guy who works out in the morning gets bonus hot points for some non-physical reasons.
These are the reasons why a guy who works out in the morning is extra appealing (in my personal, but definitely right, opinion):
Early Riser
This might be more-so geared to my fellow early risers and/or insomniacs, but I think we can all appreciate an individual who can open his/her eyes before the evening hours roll in. To say I am a morning person would be a slight understatement. I’m actually one of those insanely annoying perky people about ten minutes after rolling out of bed. Sometimes I legitimately annoy myself. I am also someone who has a jam-packed schedule, and I like to use my time productively. Thus, a guy who sleeps half the day away is, from my perspective, lazy, unmotivated, and kind of annoying. (This may actually be a result of a massive amount of jealousy towards individuals with the ability to sleep let alone sleep in.)
Therefore, a guy who is able to hit the gym at 6:00 am is walking, talking proof – or at least sleepwalking, sleeptalking proof – that he is capable of being an early riser. To me this is sexy!
He Can Commit
Going to the gym regularly shows commitment. Forcing oneself out of bed for something other than food, money, or sex shows commitment and a potential amount of maturity. Rawr.
Takes Care of Himself
Working out is always a good thing. Working out in the morning is evidence that he is conscious of his health. It also indicates that he is likely to have an acceptable hygiene routine. These are both mandatory components of a man. Also, guys who work out in the morning never strut around and eye fuck the girls on the treadmill; thus, proving they are there for the gym and not for the bouncing boobies. (Sigh... I wish I had boobs that were big enough to bounce....)
Job
Let’s be honest: early riser or not, he’s probably not hitting the gym at 6:00 am because he likes the crisp morning air. Even I would prefer to postpone my workouts until mid-morning, but due to a strict work schedule an early work out is my only viable option. I am not alone or even rare in this matter. This means a guy who is working out at 6:00 am is almost guaranteed to be employed. OMG? A dude who does more than sit at home on his parents couch playing video games… I’m speechless. (Totally just kidding… sort of…) If a guy is working out at 6:00 am his next stop is probably the office. Careers are so sexy!
What do you think ladies? Do you feel like my argument is credible or do you prefer a man who goes on late night runs? And guys, does this argument apply at all to the ladies? Can an early work out routine up the anti?
