Wait until she leaves the gym and follow her to her car. Then start the small talk, be aggressive if necessary.
Walk up to her and ask her, "Do you know the difference between a peanut butter jelly sandwich & sex" . If her response is 'no' then you proceed to say "wana find out"?
The "follow her to the learning commons and then take a picture of her back" approach worked for you the last time. I think you should try it again.
If she's fine enough (and over 18), she's used to being approached. Women enjoy checking me out because I'm a living work of art and live with great intensity. By the time I make eye contact, the back of her knees are wet and she can't help but begin to gravitate towards me. At that point, it's all on me to make the first move and we go from there. Not being aggressive gives you the advantage, it shows you're not despo, in control of your penis and something needs to be proved to you. And a girl will always seek validation from a chill out guy, so that's when the party starts. But that's me. For the everyday man, I'm not sure you'll be able to relate to my advice. Wear something that shows off your butt. Butts are important. Don't sneak up on her, it's a gym, not a club. Feel around with your intuition and if she has an inviting look in her eye when you make eye contact, go in and say something short, if not, there's plenty of others. I wouldn't read into the headphones too much, just make a silly face at her when you walk by to establish some kind of familiarity.
She's here, brahs! I was planning on walking up to her but I just froze... I'm pretty nervous. She's at least 8.5/10
Dawg, just go up to her and laugh it off later. That's what made me and Michael Jordan great - we never shied away from failure.
"Are you using that machine, mind if I cut in?" Share sweat and a conversation...but bring a towel to show you practice good hygiene.
Just do what this guy did: http://thegazette.com/2012/01/20/iowa-city-man-accused-of-exposing-himself-to-woman-at-gym/
1. Replace phone number, name, Asian with Italian and facebook details. 2. As you leave gym calmly say to her 'Hey, I think you dropped something' as you slide the card in her palm and walk away putting on your shades into the sunset. Do not look back. 3. Profit! (then update this thread).
You got to neg her bro. If she is lifting a 5 pound weight go up to her and say "I guess they don't make the dumbbell any lighter than this." Then walk away. Come back later in 10 minutes and dominate the gym.