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To some, the gym is a genuinely mysterious place - filled with buff bodies, funky smells, and intimidating gym machines; it can get a tad overwhelming. So much so, that you might forget how certain sports equipment functions, how to exercise, and even how to function as a human. And this isn't the secret about exercise that only the most experienced athletes know. Next time you're in the gym, try opening your eyes to the hilarious things and funny people around you. Bored Panda promises you, there are so many funny details in every fitness sanctuary, you'll definitely get a six-pack from laughing. From people wearing cat spandex that stares right in your soul to a parrot trying to work out the gym equipment just like everybody else, there's a little something for every type of sense of humor. Scroll down to check out our selection of funny pictures with weird people and happenings in the gym, and vote for your favorites.
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#1
A Parrot Trying To Workout Like A Human
#2
This 82-Year-Old Woman Is Stronger Than You
#3
The Guy Who Was Motivating People At The Gym
#4
My Dad's Client At The Gym Turned 99 Today. She Is A Badass
#5
When You're Trying To Stay Healthy, But Your Demons Still Haunt You
#6
Cat Spandex That Stares Into Your Soul
#7
Gym Workout. She Has A Dance Competition Coming Up. Her Partner Is In His 90's And Is "Kind Of Weak". She Wants To Be Strong Enough To Hold Him Up
#8
My New Gym Is So Thoughtful
#9
Fitness Level: Pro
#10
So A Guy Came In And Cancelled His Planet Fitness Gym Membership Today
#11
So I'm At The Gym... And This Guy Starts Knitting
#12
There Was A Marching Band At The Gym Today
#13
Guy I Work Out With At The Gym
#14
Ok Mr. Treadmill, You Talked Me Out Of It. Thanks
#15
When You're Too Tall To Go To The Gym And You Need Improvise
#16
Finally This This An Exercise For Me
#17
This Guy Was At My Gym Today, Taking Things A Bit Too Serious
Alusair Alustriel 6 years ago
Or he might have been testing the equipment. My local gym has a contract with sportswear manufacturer and they give out sports wear to be tested for sweating, level of comfort etc.
#18
Getting Pumped For That Date After The Gym
#19
Training To Become The Senate
#20
My Gym Is A Gym Of Failure
#21
Saw Her At The Gym Doing Squats In Heels
#22
An Unfortunate Logo For A Fitness Center
Bruno Mruzin 6 years ago
I'm not sure if they intended to do this, but it's interesting on a way deeper level. The letter that could be both, an "i" or and "a" is displayed by a little stick figure that represents a person. And this person is basically you and it's your choice, if the letter is an "i" or an "a". You wanne be fit...be an "i"...of not...well...stay fatforever. :D
#23
Because A Gym Membership Costs Less Than Cable
#24
Scorpion And Sub-Zero Were At The Gym Yesterday
#25
Arched Back? Check. Nuts In The Face? Check
#26
"I Don't Always Workout But When I Do I Have No Idea What I'm Doing"
#27
I Bet No One Will Tell Her She's Using The Machine Wrong
#28
When You Have No Idea What You're Doing
#29
Are They Making Another Movie?
#30
Found Wario At The Gym
Trixster Million 6 years ago
I know that guy! His name is Steve and he steals bikes and claims to know Kung Fu.
#31
Krillin Works Out At My Gym
#32
Can Confirm Hitler Is Still Alive And Working On His Gains As We Speak
#33
Saw A Brother At The Gym Tonight
#34
Is This How You Work Your Brain Out?
#35
Eating Ice Cream While In A Gym? Well, That's One Of My Biggest Dreams
#36
She Is Doing Stairs While Drinking A 2 Liter Of Pepsi
#38
Apparently, I Have Been Doing Cardio Wrong My Whole Life. She Has A Coffee And A Kindle
#39
Some Guy That Has No Idea How To Use Gym Equipment Properly
#40
Are You Sure You Know What You Are Doing?
#41
Working Out Has Never Been So Easy Before
#42
When You Need To Get Updated About News In The World While Working Out
Ryo Bakura 6 years ago
"Cowboys lost again... story of my life... nothing good on TV, as usual... what the hell is 'Bitcoin'?"
#43
I Don't Care If It's Your First Time At The Gym And You Forgot Your Pair Of Sneakers, This Sh*t Just Shouldn't Be Allowed
Zenozenobee 6 years ago
Well, the yellow sweatpant is more likely to hurt my cornea than the shoes ;) Yet, hopefully Fashion Police does'nt exist and he's the one going to sweat in those pants and hurt his feet in those shoes...
#44
Yoga Mat Used Wrongly
#45
When Sun Hits Too Hard
#46
How Does This Work On Leg Day?
#47
Guesses? What Is That?
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What do you think ?
Alusair Alustriel 6 years ago
If en elderly person comes to the gym and reads newspaper while moving legs on a machine, I'd say leave them be instead of mocking. You have no clue what their condition is. They might have stayed at home and potato on the couch, instead they are at least moving a bit. Besides, I wodner how many commenters knew all about how to use every single device in the gym :P Bunch of smartasses. Yeah, I got a grumpy day today! ;D
Natalia Brown 6 years ago
Every gym I've ever been to (6) has required that new members be shown how every piece of equipment works. It seems a little risky to let people loose without knowing how to use everything safely.
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Bonnie Blue Bird 6 years ago
Would be nice to know you could frequent a gym without feeling you may be mocked.
SandaPanda 6 years ago
These are funny, but I wonder how many asked for permission before taking a photo and uploading it...
Sheila Robinson 6 years ago
My thoughts exactly. I work out hard and I look a mess when I'm finished, if I saw a photo of myself here I would be both livid and litigious. Personally I'd see phones banned from gyms.
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Basil 6 years ago
Don't take photos of strangers at the gym, you incredible pieces of garbage. This article sucks. Don't let people think this is acceptable behavior. People have been successfully sued over taking photos like this. There can be legal consequences to this, beyond just the fact that's it's wrong and discourages the people who need it most from going to the gym.
Valerie Lessard 6 years ago
i hate anyone who photographs others without their permission. mind your own f*****g business.
Sarah Silverstone 6 years ago
Not cool, creeping on people at the gym and mocking them online. Not cool at all.
Purple light 6 years ago
Why doesn't anyone help someone if he or she is using the equipment in a wrong way? Why is having fun at the expense of someone else so much more important?
Jean-luc Picard 6 years ago
Notwithstanding whether or not photos should be taken, I'm a bit surprised at the lack of policing at the gyms shown. Every gym I have ever attended has info in some form at each workout machine and assistants (or whatever they are called these days) who ensure you are using the equipment properly. They also (sometimes) provide a bit of moral support and programs to use for your workouts eg reps and stuff for noobs to use. Important if you've never been to a gym before. They also police the dress code with regards to footwear, especially, and ensure people generally tidy/wipe after themselves. It would seem to me to be quite dangerous for an individual to misuse a machine which could result in costly court and/or medical expenses. I'm also sure some of these may well be staged.
Gabriella Franchell 6 years ago
Who cares of what people wears at gym. Are they comfortable to training in this clothes, well let them wear them. These people who took this pictures needs help! Seriously photografer to this pictures GET HELP AND A LIFE!!!
SandaPanda 6 years ago
I agree! I don't have social anxiety or anything else that would be considered a "valid reason" for a home gym but I still don't like to go... It's obvious that everyone at the gym (where I live) is judging you based on how you look and I got sick of it... Screw the gym, I'm going jogging with my dog who doesn't own a smartphone.
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weatherwitch 6 years ago
I'm astounded at the sheer number of people who have paid a staggering amount Monthly to access this equipment but received no training in how to use them! As to people going gently or slowly, many disabilities are not obvious. One of mine is Connective Tissue Disease, I could do terrible internal damage if I didn't go very gently indeed with movement let alone exercise đ
Alusair Alustriel 6 years ago
If en elderly person comes to the gym and reads newspaper while moving legs on a machine, I'd say leave them be instead of mocking. You have no clue what their condition is. They might have stayed at home and potato on the couch, instead they are at least moving a bit. Besides, I wodner how many commenters knew all about how to use every single device in the gym :P Bunch of smartasses. Yeah, I got a grumpy day today! ;D
Natalia Brown 6 years ago
Every gym I've ever been to (6) has required that new members be shown how every piece of equipment works. It seems a little risky to let people loose without knowing how to use everything safely.
Load More Replies... Bonnie Blue Bird 6 years ago
Would be nice to know you could frequent a gym without feeling you may be mocked.
SandaPanda 6 years ago
These are funny, but I wonder how many asked for permission before taking a photo and uploading it...
Sheila Robinson 6 years ago
My thoughts exactly. I work out hard and I look a mess when I'm finished, if I saw a photo of myself here I would be both livid and litigious. Personally I'd see phones banned from gyms.
Load More Replies... Basil 6 years ago
Don't take photos of strangers at the gym, you incredible pieces of garbage. This article sucks. Don't let people think this is acceptable behavior. People have been successfully sued over taking photos like this. There can be legal consequences to this, beyond just the fact that's it's wrong and discourages the people who need it most from going to the gym.
Valerie Lessard 6 years ago
i hate anyone who photographs others without their permission. mind your own f*****g business.
Sarah Silverstone 6 years ago
Not cool, creeping on people at the gym and mocking them online. Not cool at all.
Purple light 6 years ago
Why doesn't anyone help someone if he or she is using the equipment in a wrong way? Why is having fun at the expense of someone else so much more important?
Jean-luc Picard 6 years ago
Notwithstanding whether or not photos should be taken, I'm a bit surprised at the lack of policing at the gyms shown. Every gym I have ever attended has info in some form at each workout machine and assistants (or whatever they are called these days) who ensure you are using the equipment properly. They also (sometimes) provide a bit of moral support and programs to use for your workouts eg reps and stuff for noobs to use. Important if you've never been to a gym before. They also police the dress code with regards to footwear, especially, and ensure people generally tidy/wipe after themselves. It would seem to me to be quite dangerous for an individual to misuse a machine which could result in costly court and/or medical expenses. I'm also sure some of these may well be staged.
Gabriella Franchell 6 years ago
Who cares of what people wears at gym. Are they comfortable to training in this clothes, well let them wear them. These people who took this pictures needs help! Seriously photografer to this pictures GET HELP AND A LIFE!!!
SandaPanda 6 years ago
I agree! I don't have social anxiety or anything else that would be considered a "valid reason" for a home gym but I still don't like to go... It's obvious that everyone at the gym (where I live) is judging you based on how you look and I got sick of it... Screw the gym, I'm going jogging with my dog who doesn't own a smartphone.
Load More Replies... weatherwitch 6 years ago
I'm astounded at the sheer number of people who have paid a staggering amount Monthly to access this equipment but received no training in how to use them! As to people going gently or slowly, many disabilities are not obvious. One of mine is Connective Tissue Disease, I could do terrible internal damage if I didn't go very gently indeed with movement let alone exercise đ
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