Women exercising in public

Since we aren’t members of the Taliban, lets let each woman decide that for themselves.

The first post is an obvious troll- ride a bike or take a job? Oh, wait, he probably meant take a jog.

DaasYochid, while there are standards of tznius that aren’t a “free for all” whether an individual woman follows them are her choice. She should, but we don’t stone them, throw bleach on them, beat them or kill them if they don’t. If you don’t want to marry them, invite them into your home, be friends with them, that’s fine.

hth: Good point, he probably meant “jog”.

Still not asking in earnest, based on prior posting history.

If it can be done Tzniusly, then it’s fine. Now the debate will be whether it’s possible for exercising to be Tznius, I’m sure.

In the spirit of the day, the most hazardous activity for a woman in public is to exercise her freedom and independence.

I have never heard of any objection to the women walking for excercise on Ocean Pkwy or in Prospect Park as long as their are dressed properly.

Now a job is another thing altogether.

Is it every okay for men to look at women exercising in public. What do you do when you a see a goysih girl jogging in public? Do you stare or look the other way? Same applies for a Jewish girl, DON’T LOOK!!!!

kfb- there is a big difference between the goyish girl and the Jewish girl. The goyish girl has no obligation of “lifnei iver” while the Jewish girl has such an obligation.

I am not commenting on the opening question. I am only commenting on your comparison of the two situations.

I’d say minhag hamakom, as many have said above. My mom jogs every morning, as do many people where I live, but I can see people in other places objecting. (Whether they’re right or not isn’t the point, because in the end they’re the ones with the power.)

Power Walking attracts attention because the movements are exaggerated, while natural walking – even if brisk – does not stand out. What you wear matters a lot, too. Much of tznius is logical, and what is not obvious depends on the individual’s sensitivity to nuances. Each person has her own “tznius journey”, and our own should keep us too busy to judge others unless we are in a position to influence others; then we may speak up, if need be.