Safety Center

Everything you need to know about safety.

Safety Guide

The Basics

Everything you need to know to protect yourself on Gymlan.

Basic Safety Quiz EXAM

Review the key points in our basic guide.

Harassment and Conduct

What to Do

Our community is safe. Learn how to report inappropriate behavior.

In-Person Meetings

Your Guide to Real Life

Tips to help protect yourself during in-person encounters.

Consent

Basic Information

It's a necessary element of any relationship.

Safety Basics

At Gymlan, your safety is our number one priority. Here are the core principles to keep yourself safe while connecting with other fitness enthusiasts.

1. Protect Your Personal Information

Never share financial information, social security numbers, or your home address with people you just met online. Gymlan will never ask for your password or bank details via chat.

2. Keep Conversations on the Platform

While getting to know someone, keep communication within the Gymlan chat. Our platform has safety filters that cannot protect you if you move the conversation to WhatsApp or social media too soon.

3. Report Suspicious Behavior

If someone asks you for money, acts threateningly, is underage, or makes you feel uncomfortable, report them immediately using the shield button on their profile or chat.

Red Flags

  • Pressures you for your phone number immediately.
  • Avoids answering specific questions or seems to be reading a script.
  • Asks for financial help or donations.
  • Disappears and reappears mysteriously.

Safety Quiz

How much do you really know about staying safe? Answer these 5 questions to test your knowledge.

1. What should you do if someone asks you for money in chat due to an "emergency"?

2. You're talking to someone new. When is it safe to share your exact home address?

3. In the "FRIES" consent model, what does the F stand for?

4. What is the best place to meet for the first time to work out?

5. If something feels "weird" or uncomfortable during a meeting...

Score: 0/5

Complete the quiz to see your result.

Harassment: Zero Tolerance

We want Gymlan to be a safe and positive space. Harassment, intimidation, and predatory behavior have no place here.

What Do We Consider Harassment?

  • Unsolicited or explicit sexual comments.
  • Threats of physical violence or intimidation.
  • Insults based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or physical appearance.
  • Continuing to contact someone after they have asked you to stop.

What to Do if You Experience Harassment

1. Do Not Respond: Offer no reaction; the harasser is often looking for one.

2. Block and Report: Use the report feature in the app. Our moderation team reviews reports 24/7 and will take action, which may include a permanent user ban.

3. In Case of Immediate Danger: If you feel your physical safety is at risk, contact local authorities immediately.

Safety in Real Life (IRL)

Taking a connection from the chat to the gym or a date is exciting, but should always be done with caution.

Meet in Public

For your first workout session or date, choose a busy gym, coffee shop, or public park. Avoid meeting in private homes or isolated locations for the first time.

Tell a Friend

Before you leave, tell a friend or family member who you are meeting, where you are going, and what time you plan to return. Consider sharing your real-time location with them.

Have Your Own Transportation

Be in control of how you arrive and how you leave. Don't rely on your date to pick you up or drop you off, especially on the first meeting. This gives you the freedom to leave if you feel uncomfortable.

Trust Your Instincts

If something feels "off", it probably is. It's perfectly okay to cancel the date, leave early, or ask the staff for help if you feel unsafe. Your safety is worth more than being "polite".

Understanding Consent

Consent is the foundation of any healthy interaction, whether sexual, romantic, or even fitness-related (like correcting someone's posture).

The FRIES Consent Model

  • F (Freely Given): Consent is given without pressure, manipulation, or under the influence of substances.
  • R (Reversible): You can change your mind at any time. Saying "yes" once does not mean "yes" forever.
  • I (Informed): Both parties must know exactly what they are agreeing to.
  • E (Enthusiastic): Consent should be a clear, active "Yes!", not just the absence of a "no".
  • S (Specific): Saying yes to one thing (like going to dinner) does not imply saying yes to another (like going to your house).

At the Gym

Before touching someone to help them with an exercise (spotting) or correcting their technique, always ask first. "Hey, do you want me to spot you on that set?" is an easy and respectful way to initiate.

How to Share Your Location

Sharing your location with trusted friends or family is one of the best safety measures when meeting someone new.

Set It Up Before Leaving

Don't wait until you're on the date. Set up location sharing before you leave your house.

Recommended Tools

  • WhatsApp: In a chat with your trusted contact, select Attach > Location > "Share live location". You can choose to share it for 1 or 8 hours.
  • Google Maps: Tap your profile picture > "Location sharing" > Choose the contact and duration.
  • iPhone (Find My): In the Messages app, tap the contact's name > "Send My Current Location" or "Share My Location".

Establish a Safety Code Word

Agree on a code word or emoji with your trusted friend. If you send that message, they will know you need an "emergency" phone call to excuse yourself or that you need actual help.

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