Mixed gender pools and gyms.
Salam. I am 23m revert. Is it permissible to swim in my apartment pool? There are women there are in bikinis and other immodest clothing. I do not look at them and take my glasses off so that they are blurry even if I catch a glimpse by mistake. I am usually focused on exercising so they aren't on my mind except background discomfort being next to random women who are in underwear. I like swimming because it is a good exercise for me, especially since I find running difficult due to injuries and don't currently own a bike. I don't really see how it's different that a mixed gender gym (only options in town), since many women there are dressed similar to a pool. Minimally better, and likewise, I am focused on my exercise there as well. And both environments are sensitive environments. Staring isn't tolerated and if you do stare, they are likely to call you out, or their female friends, or if there are men they might confront you and tell you not to be creepy and make you leave. Are these settings permissible