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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A Parrot Trying To Workout Like A Human
This 82-Year-Old Woman Is Stronger Than You
The Guy Who Was Motivating People At The Gym
My Dad's Client At The Gym Turned 99 Today. She Is A Badass
When You're Trying To Stay Healthy, But Your Demons Still Haunt You
Cat Spandex That Stares Into Your Soul
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
My New Gym Is So Thoughtful
Fitness Level: Pro
So A Guy Came In And Cancelled His Planet Fitness Gym Membership Today
So I'm At The Gym... And This Guy Starts Knitting
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.
Though extremely talented, I think it's a bit dangerous. I'd fall and stab myself with the needles.
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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my best friend does that! he's super ripped too, so his gymmates think he's nuts
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.
My husband learned to knit in the 7th grade. He said only 2 of his buddies would sign up for the class at school with him; the plan was to 'meet girls' hahaha. Didn't work. And he still can't knit! :-D
Hey, a multitasker! He’s a keeper and can knit you a nice sweater or blanket to cuddle under!
There Was A Marching Band At The Gym Today
Guy I Work Out With At The Gym
Ok Mr. Treadmill, You Talked Me Out Of It. Thanks
When You're Too Tall To Go To The Gym And You Need Improvise
Finally This This An Exercise For Me
This Guy Was At My Gym Today, Taking Things A Bit Too Serious
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.
Getting Pumped For That Date After The Gym
Training To Become The Senate
My Gym Is A Gym Of Failure
Saw Her At The Gym Doing Squats In Heels
An Unfortunate Logo For A Fitness Center
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
Because A Gym Membership Costs Less Than Cable
Scorpion And Sub-Zero Were At The Gym Yesterday
Arched Back? Check. Nuts In The Face? Check
"I Don't Always Workout But When I Do I Have No Idea What I'm Doing"
I Bet No One Will Tell Her She's Using The Machine Wrong
When You Have No Idea What You're Doing
Are They Making Another Movie?
Found Wario At The Gym
I know that guy! His name is Steve and he steals bikes and claims to know Kung Fu.
Krillin Works Out At My Gym
Can Confirm Hitler Is Still Alive And Working On His Gains As We Speak
Saw A Brother At The Gym Tonight
Is This How You Work Your Brain Out?
Eating Ice Cream While In A Gym? Well, That's One Of My Biggest Dreams
She Is Doing Stairs While Drinking A 2 Liter Of Pepsi
Apparently, I Have Been Doing Cardio Wrong My Whole Life. She Has A Coffee And A Kindle
Some Guy That Has No Idea How To Use Gym Equipment Properly
Are You Sure You Know What You Are Doing?
Working Out Has Never Been So Easy Before
When You Need To Get Updated About News In The World While Working Out
"Cowboys lost again... story of my life... nothing good on TV, as usual... what the hell is 'Bitcoin'?"
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
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...
Yoga Mat Used Wrongly
When Sun Hits Too Hard
How Does This Work On Leg Day?
Guesses? What Is That?
Would be nice to know you could frequent a gym without feeling you may be mocked.
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
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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These are funny, but I wonder how many asked for permission before taking a photo and uploading it...
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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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.
i hate anyone who photographs others without their permission. mind your own f*****g business.
Not cool, creeping on people at the gym and mocking them online. Not cool at all.
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?
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.
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!!!
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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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 😕
Would be nice to know you could frequent a gym without feeling you may be mocked.
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
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... These are funny, but I wonder how many asked for permission before taking a photo and uploading it...
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... 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.
i hate anyone who photographs others without their permission. mind your own f*****g business.
Not cool, creeping on people at the gym and mocking them online. Not cool at all.
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?
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.
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!!!
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... 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 😕
