How to Compliment a Girl with a Toned Body

You notice a girl with a fit, toned body and want to compliment her. It seems easy, right? But it's not as simple as it sounds. Women don't want to be objectified, so it's better to compliment her effort rather than her physical appearance. Fortunately, this isn't too difficult. Check out the tips below for how to approach and compliment a girl.

Wait until she's resting or not doing anything. No one likes to be interrupted while they're working out or busy with something. She won't appreciate your compliment and will likely find it distracting, so it's better to wait until she's free.

• Obviously, don't try to talk to her if she's wearing headphones. It's a clear sign she doesn't want to be disturbed.

Make your compliment meaningful, especially if she's frequently complimented. Women can sense when a compliment is genuine, and they'll notice if you're trying to flirt. So, what can you do? Be honest with her! Think of something that truly impresses you, and she’ll know you’re being sincere.

• For example, you could say, “You run really well. Great job!”

Pay attention to what she's working on and give a specific compliment. If you see her running every day, compliment her stamina instead of giving a vague remark like saying she's just toned.

• Women appreciate when others notice their efforts, not just their appearance. Your compliment will mean more if it shows you care about her work. For instance, you could say, “It’s impressive that you’ve already started working out again after having a baby.”

This means you can say she performs the exercise with perfect form. You might also compliment her on the number of repetitions she’s completed. The idea is to express that you’d be even more impressed if she feels motivated.

• For instance, you could say, 'I’m really impressed by that set you did,' or 'Those dumbbells clearly don’t challenge you at all.'

You're genuinely complimenting her diligence when you say these things. After all, her fit physique likely didn’t happen by accident. Let her know how much you admire her commitment. You can say:

• 'You train so hard.'
• 'I’m impressed by your determination.'
• 'I can really see how much you’ve improved.'

Women are often very aware of their bodies. You don’t know how she feels about her own appearance, and you don’t want to inadvertently make her feel insecure. You also don’t want her to feel objectified, so it’s best to avoid compliments solely focused on her body.

• For example, avoid saying things like 'You look so skinny!' or 'Your body is perfect.'

You shouldn’t scare her or come off as a weirdo. Try to behave naturally and stay relaxed when giving her a compliment. Definitely avoid staring at her or being too shy. Pay attention to her response. If she smiles, she probably appreciated the compliment. If she seems cold or tense, it's best not to press further.

Once you’ve given her the compliment, move on with your own tasks. Staying too long may make her uncomfortable. If you’re complimenting her just to acknowledge her effort, finish your praise and then continue with your work. If you want to ask for her number and feel like she might be open to it, ask if she would like to meet up sometime. Exchange numbers if she’s interested and let her know you’ll reach out.

• Don’t feel pressured to ask her out. You can compliment her and then leave it at that.