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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
BetsyB 7 years ago
Human might be using a small bar to make sure he can control it so it won't fall on parrot.
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#2
This 82-Year-Old Woman Is Stronger Than You
Diana Geo 7 years ago
All these amazing grannies put a big shame on us, young lazy f*** :) We have no excuses honestly.
birdhouse 7 years ago
Not true. I have lots of excuses. They all suck, but I do have lots.
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TJ Scruffi 1 year ago
You go, girl! I am 72, and I hope to get as strong as this lady one day. :)
#3
The Guy Who Was Motivating People At The Gym
Odd1sout 7 years ago
Or red... or green... green is the least you have to worry about tho
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#4
My Dad's Client At The Gym Turned 99 Today. She Is A Badass
Ladies and Gentlemen 7 years ago
99 and coming to Gym, I am less than 1 third of her and still not managed to hit gym ever!
#5
When You're Trying To Stay Healthy, But Your Demons Still Haunt You
Carol Emory 7 years ago
Near us ..we have a Weight Watchers next to an all you can eat Chinese buffet..
Last Hurrah 7 years ago
The daytime version of the bat signal to summon Officer Big Mac to apprehend the Hamburglar.
Theory Buchannon 5 years ago
That is where the potatoes for the french fries go. First they are fat and now they are skinny and greasy
#6
Cat Spandex That Stares Into Your Soul
CrunChewy McSandybutt 7 years ago
I don't like the idea of taking pics of unsuspecting people at the gym. It's really slippery slope.
Jenny Lorenz 7 years ago
I do not understand why people take pics like this. Her face isn't exactly necessary here.
#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
SykesDaMan 7 years ago
I wish I was as strong as her in my current age!! (hint: I'm a lot younger)
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BoredDragonfly 7 years ago
Respect! And so sweet she ALSO does it because she wants to be strong enough to hold her husband up! Active granny! She rocks! I have been in a wheelchair for 12 years, little to no energy, while before I was a high level athlete. I hope if -but I believe it will happen some day- I cure, I can become as strong as before and keep it up like this awesome woman!
#8
My New Gym Is So Thoughtful
Suparna Gibbs 7 years ago
I thought it an extremely sexist notice as well. :/
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Thinairgal 7 years ago
Maybe it's because I'm one of the "grannies", but if I'm going heavy and lifting to failure, I frequently am too weak to re-rack the weights. I have to sit there until I recover enough to put them away (takes quite awhile at my age). I'd love to be able to ask for help so I could move on to something else.
BusLady 7 years ago
@thinairgal: Ben is a bit of a troll. He gets a lot of downvotes. It's like he wants them.
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BusLady 7 years ago
It should have just said "Staff" instead of "Girls." The whole point was to embarrass them for being lazy and inconsiderate.
Si 7 years ago
Because men should feel ashamed if women can beat them? Because women aren’t as good as men?
#9
Fitness Level: Pro
Dian Ella Lillie 7 years ago
When you're Thor from lifting all the weight... (see what I did there...?)
Marvel Monster 7 years ago
Imagine Chris Hemsworth strolling into the gym and lifting the thing like it was a toy.
#10
So A Guy Came In And Cancelled His Planet Fitness Gym Membership Today
Marko Žilić 7 years ago
I basically did the same thing after two months of attending my first gym. For the exact same reason... Didn't take long before I realized I felt much more energetic after a good workout and, although I'm still lazy (and fat) I keep pushing on.
BusLady 7 years ago
You keep keeping on, Marko. You will reach your goal. :-)
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#11
So I'm At The Gym... And This Guy Starts Knitting
jbingham 7 years ago
it's an "auto-pilot" workout. You do something like that so you don't keep track of time, it also makes time go quicker. Really helps for those of us that hate working out.
Kelly Howard 7 years ago
Though extremely talented, I think it's a bit dangerous. I'd fall and stab myself with the needles.
Magpie 7 years ago
Practise i *think*... I'd have to use those piddly weak-break-too-easily-plastic needles. at least to start....seriously, I'd be just as happy to stay home and knit safely. ....yup i'll do that.;p
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athornedrose 7 years ago
my best friend does that! he's super ripped too, so his gymmates think he's nuts
Ian Carter 7 years ago
apparently knitting is cool now, I dont know about that but I do know that long distance steady state cardio is more about the mental than physical, its so much easier if you disconnect your brain, myself I do Maths in my head to stop thinking about the pain.
#12
There Was A Marching Band At The Gym Today
varwenea 7 years ago
I think so too. Some of the instruments are aimed at him.
Load More Replies... Magpie 7 years ago
Maybe they had to practice playing and walking, but it was snowing outside?
Heather Post 2 months ago
Our band would do this with their instruments... Said it built cardio and endurance. Especially the winds
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Ryo Bakura 7 years ago
"Louie Louie, oh no, you take me where ya gotta go, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, baby. Louie Louie, oh baby, take me where ya gotta go."
#13
Guy I Work Out With At The Gym
Hans 7 years ago
The mistake he is making is to wear the baby facing the wrong direction. Always have it face you. It can turn arround if it wants to grasp more of its surroundinds. This way round, it cannot shield itself against too much perception. What I personally find disturbing here is that this guy wears headphones. This is very respectless, if it is "only" a baby.
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SykesDaMan 7 years ago
She's worried he's not going to finish his set! "Don't give me weak excuses! I need to see you sweat!"
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Ladies and Gentlemen 7 years ago
This could go so wrong! For god's sake put the baby in crib or day care while you workout in midst of all those machines!
#14
Ok Mr. Treadmill, You Talked Me Out Of It. Thanks
Liz Wiseman 7 years ago
When I first started working out and was fat and out of shape, there were a few machines that wouldn't let me go faster or with any incline/resistance when my heart rate reached 200
Load More Replies... Trixster Million 7 years ago
Running is a good way to stay in shape and an even better way to an early grave.
#15
When You're Too Tall To Go To The Gym And You Need Improvise
Ladies and Gentlemen 7 years ago
This has to be done deliberately for this pic only, no way you can keep your head in that false ceiling thing for long and still exercise at this mill.
Jonathan TARTESSE 7 years ago
Well, if you look well, you can see the guy is very very tall. I'm 189cm tall and my hands are at the middle high of the handle. This guys must be around 215cm tall... And again, sorry for english mistakes.
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Kenny Kulbiski 7 years ago
Jeez, as if it isn't boring enough now he has to look at all the wires, pipes, and ductwork above the ceiling.
#16
Finally This This An Exercise For Me
#17
This Guy Was At My Gym Today, Taking Things A Bit Too Serious
Alusair Alustriel 7 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
Ben Smith 7 years ago
I very much doubt that's real. She's not at a bench press station...no where to rack the bar. Either photoshopped or she's just locked in holding it up for the pic
Terry Christopher 7 years ago
Everyone knows this is staged, eh? This is set up to provide photos for sites with advertising...
MysticalMan 7 years ago
I don't remember women dressing like this when I went to the gym. Uh... where did you say that gym is?
#19
Training To Become The Senate
Jonathan TARTESSE 7 years ago
god, i never thought lord sidious wore sport shoes under is dress :p
#20
My Gym Is A Gym Of Failure
#21
Saw Her At The Gym Doing Squats In Heels
varwenea 7 years ago
Perhaps her profession requires her to do squats in heels - a dancer, of sorts. :P
Mickey 7 years ago
Doing squats on the balls of your feet is a way to target different muscles. I'll admit, I've tried body weight squats in wedges before - AT HOME - but this is stupidity at a whole 'nother level. I'm surprised someone who works there didn't stop her.
Layla Brown 7 years ago
Yes but you lose support for other muscles, this is the worst thing you can do for your lower back. There is a reason why women who wear heels all the time have back pain later in life, it changes the alignment of your spine, no squats or weights needed.
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#22
An Unfortunate Logo For A Fitness Center
Bruno Mruzin 7 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
alwaysMispelled 7 years ago
That took me a reeaaaallllllllyyy loooooooooonnnng minute to figure out.
#23
Because A Gym Membership Costs Less Than Cable
Jamie Fiorito 7 years ago
OK. This woman has actually written about this. She became a really ugly fat shaming meme because some a-hole snapped and posted this picture to laugh at her. This show came on toward the end of her workout and she was in the middle of watching it when her workout ended. She went into the locker room, cleaned up and got dressed, then came back out and decided to finish watching it. She saw the chair and grabbed it to make herself comfortable for the last 10 minutes. Next thing she knew, people all over the internet were laughing at her. This story is the exact reason why I try and avoid laughing at these kinds of pictures. You don't really know what's actually going on and the person in the picture is a real person.
Magpie 7 years ago
I am guessing Mom / Dad are working out, and this kid just reallllly wants to go home and relax.
RobbyRebecca Morrison 7 years ago
$239.00 for Comcast; Wi-Fi only $129 1 Wi-Fi router; NO BRAINER
#24
Scorpion And Sub-Zero Were At The Gym Yesterday
#25
Arched Back? Check. Nuts In The Face? Check
Nikki D 7 years ago
That's what I think... Creepy. Next thing he'll be crab walking backwards up the wall.
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#26
"I Don't Always Workout But When I Do I Have No Idea What I'm Doing"
weatherwitch 7 years ago
A classic example of why you should be taught how to use the equipment!
Melanie Peapell 7 years ago
That machine scares me. I'm sure I'll get tangled up somehow. I leave it alone.
Chanya Roye 7 years ago
Aren't the handles she's doing the splits on and the ones she is holding all stationary? What sort of workout does she think she's doing holding this position? Ahhhh whatever, I stopped going to the gym 3 years ago, who am I to talk?
Kathryn Fazzino 6 years ago
I just got home from the gym, yeah I went with Taylor she showed me how to use some of the equipment....bet I'll be sore tomorrow
#27
I Bet No One Will Tell Her She's Using The Machine Wrong
Lili Képes 7 years ago
One works for glutes and legs, this way works for spinal strains. The back needs to be pressed to and supported by the backrest.
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Patricia B. 7 years ago
It's a reverse hack squat. A lot of glute exercises require sticking your butt out like this. Little known fact on the matter: girls can wear whatever they want and do whatever they want.
Elida Lechuga 7 years ago
Well if her a*s looks like that then she's definitely using the machine correctly.
Ryo Bakura 7 years ago
Let's take this in another direction; Her whole outfit clashes. Two different pastel colours, and hot pink shoes are not the best look.
#28
When You Have No Idea What You're Doing
Thinairgal 7 years ago
Miss Cris, glad I'm not the only one to see he's no beginner who doesn't know what he's doing - he's challenging his core at a level most of us don't dream of...but should.
Load More Replies... Beth McFadden 7 years ago
Actually, I see what he's doing, though it's a little dangerous. In addition to arms, he's working his abs this way. I've done the same thing but sitting on the machine as intended, and then leaning backward before starting my pull-down sets.
Baked Panda 7 years ago
"I came in like a wrecking ball" was the first thing that popped into my head lol
#29
Are They Making Another Movie?
Chanya Roye 7 years ago
Batman has his own gym in his mansion, right by his cool cars and freeze ray
#30
Found Wario At The Gym
Trixster Million 7 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
Pedro Acevedo 1 year ago
Hitler getting ready to try to conquer the world one more time, "I couldn't take a man, but I can take a woman if get pumped up before the US election"
KungFuKiwi 3 years ago
Is this confirmed??? Im astonished, cant believe hes still working out!!!!
#33
Saw A Brother At The Gym Tonight
Yosua Kemicho 7 years ago
Just.... One more turn, oh it's my turn already? Just... One more turn then
Bored Fox 7 years ago
At the original Reddit post with this image many people commented that the game is probably Civilization V.
Load More Replies... Trixster Million 7 years ago
I exercise my wrist in much the same way but it's not a game on my screen.
#34
Is This How You Work Your Brain Out?
flimsynormalcy 7 years ago
Definitely working his neck muscles. I'm a physical therapist and it's clear he has an extremely forward head posture - he needs to work on his neck extensors which is exactly what he's doing with this exercise.
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#35
Eating Ice Cream While In A Gym? Well, That's One Of My Biggest Dreams
Isa 7 years ago
For your information we can eat ice cream everywhere....I know...I have tried!
LOttawa 7 years ago
Except in Otttawa Canada on Bank Street on Sundays (old weird law... We all have them lol)
Load More Replies... Liz Wiseman 7 years ago
Sounds like a great healthy rule for self-regulation: you can eat ice cream whenever you want as long as you simultaneously work off the calories. Lol
#36
She Is Doing Stairs While Drinking A 2 Liter Of Pepsi
Zenozenobee 7 years ago
I must apologize to Klaus Meine, but I'm currently wistling "Wind of Change" ;p
Helen Leeds 7 years ago
Dammit, that song will be stuck in my head all day!
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Ellis 7 years ago
Yeah judging by that colour drink she refilled it with water alright...
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Ian Carter 7 years ago
so many people have literally no idea about nutrition, "diet" soda isnt good at all https://www.newscientist.com/article/2114043-why-diet-drinks-with-aspartame-may-actually-help-make-you-fatter/ your better with water.
#37
I Found Waldo!
#38
Apparently, I Have Been Doing Cardio Wrong My Whole Life. She Has A Coffee And A Kindle
Blue Cicada 7 years ago
Seniors doing physical therapy. It's very low impact. They really should challenge themselves, push themselves more, with the therapist approval.
BusLady 7 years ago
I'm a senior, and I know a lot of older people have health conditions or injuries that make low impact exercise ideal for them. They are not able to push themselves more, on their doctor's orders. Even low impact is better than no exercise. I participate in Silver Sneakers programs ( cute name).
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#39
Some Guy That Has No Idea How To Use Gym Equipment Properly
Ian Carter 7 years ago
seriously when you join the Gym the instructors should show you the equipment, he is an accident waiting to happen.
BusLady 7 years ago
For your own protection. To prevent you from getting hurt.
Load More Replies... KungFuKiwi 3 years ago
Wait a second, I dont think this is how you are supposed to use this equipment!!!! I would suggest you check with the front desk before you get yourself hurt!!??
Randomcthulu 7 years ago
You'd think they'd HAVE to show them how to properly, for liability if nothing else
Jace 7 years ago
i can almost guarantee you that gyms make people sign a contract that frees the business of any and all liability before they're allowed to use the equipment.
Load More Replies... Blue Cicada 7 years ago
A lot of equipment has little diagrams on it to give you an idea of what you're supposed to be doing.
We Were On A Break! 7 years ago
Reminds me of Kevin Hart jokes. "Is that why my face is burning? Cause I was smelling people's balls all god damn day?"
#40
Are You Sure You Know What You Are Doing?
KungFuKiwi 3 years ago
To be honest i dont think he knows what hes doing. Although he is doing it wrong, the guy infront of him is not correcting his form which makes me think both of them dont know how to use this piece of equipment!!!! 😕☹ Something just doesnt add up????
#41
Working Out Has Never Been So Easy Before
Blue Cicada 7 years ago
If you set the work out course and press start, the programmable run for 15 or 20 minutes. Then she can report to her trainer, partner, whoever, that she completed the work out.
#42
When You Need To Get Updated About News In The World While Working Out
Ryo Bakura 7 years ago
"Cowboys lost again... story of my life... nothing good on TV, as usual... what the hell is 'Bitcoin'?"
Cindy Brinker 1 year ago
Waiting for the coffee shop to open so he can go have coffee and a donut
#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 7 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...
Randomcthulu 7 years ago
Most gyms I've been to wouldn't allow this footwear, would be too easy for this person to get hurt or tear up the equipment
#44
Yoga Mat Used Wrongly
r3dd3v1lL 7 years ago
Wrongly? Ignoring the fact someone's sweaty a*s was on it at one point, it's pretty clever.
Nugget Lol 7 years ago
Look at the dude on the right. He has a towel and he's doing it right
Load More Replies... Trixster Million 7 years ago
You need that extra padding when you're strong enough to squat with the enormous weight of 125 lb. on your back.
#45
When Sun Hits Too Hard
#46
How Does This Work On Leg Day?
issam 7 years ago
Come on man ! Hahaha .. like there is no ipod , mp3 or any smartphone ever to do the job .
Ryo Bakura 7 years ago
"But for me to rap like a computer, must be in my genes, I got a laptop in my back pocket."
#47
Guesses? What Is That?
Kiahna 7 years ago
I know right. Every time I get down votes, I am too scared to comment again for a while.
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Alusair Alustriel 7 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 7 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 7 years ago
Would be nice to know you could frequent a gym without feeling you may be mocked.
SandaPanda 7 years ago
These are funny, but I wonder how many asked for permission before taking a photo and uploading it...
Sheila Robinson 7 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 7 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 7 years ago
i hate anyone who photographs others without their permission. mind your own f*****g business.
Sarah Silverstone 7 years ago
Not cool, creeping on people at the gym and mocking them online. Not cool at all.
Purple light 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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... Alusair Alustriel 7 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 7 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 7 years ago
Would be nice to know you could frequent a gym without feeling you may be mocked.
SandaPanda 7 years ago
These are funny, but I wonder how many asked for permission before taking a photo and uploading it...
Sheila Robinson 7 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 7 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 7 years ago
i hate anyone who photographs others without their permission. mind your own f*****g business.
Sarah Silverstone 7 years ago
Not cool, creeping on people at the gym and mocking them online. Not cool at all.
Purple light 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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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