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June 24, 2023
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Every time I jog, I meet new people. Of course, they’re usually paramedics”

"Whenever I go running, I meet new people...like paramedics" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "EVERY TIME I JOG, I MEET NEW PEOPLE. OF COURSE, THEY'RE…

June 24, 2023
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Every time I take up exercising I meet new people. They’re usually paramedics, but new people”

"Whenever I go running, I meet new people...like paramedics" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "EVERY TIME I JOG, I MEET NEW PEOPLE. OF COURSE, THEY'RE…

December 18, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Every time I’m sore after Pilates I remember it’s what killed Jesus”

Pilates (a type of mind-body exercise) shouldn't be confused with Roman governor Pontius Pilate, but there are jokes. "Pilates must be pretty tough exercise if they killed Jesus" was…

June 10, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Everybody wants to be a diamond, but very few are willing to get cut”

"Everybody wants to be a diamond, but very few are willing to get cut" is a motivational saying that has been printed on posters. The saying was popularized by American author Eric…

April 20, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Excuses don’t burn calories”

"Excuses don't burn calories" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. Origin of the saying is unknown, but the blog Excuses Don't Burn Calories began on…

August 29, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise because you love your body, not because you hate it”

"Work out because you love your body, not because you hate it" (or "Exercise/Train because you love your body, not because you hate it") is an exercise saying that has been…

February 18, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise bikes get you nowhere”

""Exercise bikes get you nowhere" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on T-shirts. "Exercise bikes get you nowhere - except towards fitness without being rained…

May 4, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise can add years to your life” (joke)

"Exercise can add years to your life.. For example I ran a mile today and now I feel like I'm 95" is a joke that was cited on Twitter on April 7, 2014. The original author of the…

June 10, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise changes the outside. Running changes the inside”

"Exercise changes the outside. Running changes the inside" is a motivational saying that has been printed on posters. The website Our Sole Intent promoted the saying on September 10,…

June 9, 2023
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise gives you energy, but you need energy to exercise. Sounds like a pyramid scheme to me”

"Exercise gives you energy, but you need energy to exercise. Sounds like a pyramid scheme to me" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Exercise gives you energy…

December 21, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise is a dirty word. Every time I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate”

"Whenever I say the word 'exercise' I wash my mouth out with chocolate" (or "Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise' I wash my mouth out with chocolate"…

October 1, 2012
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise is bunk—if you are healthy, you don’t need it”

The automaker Henry Ford (1863-1947) said "history is more or less bunk" in a 1916 newspaper interview. Ford is also usually credited with saying, "Exercise is bunk. If you are…

February 28, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise is just self-harm, but with benefits”

Exercise is often painful, but it can be a "good" kind of pain. "Exercise is just glorified self-harm" was posted on Twitter by Chris on May 23, 2010. "Don't let…

July 19, 2021
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise is more difficult the more you need it”

"Exercise is more difficult the more you need it" was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on July 17, 2021. That is, the people who most need to work out are too fat and unfit to do much…

March 26, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise makes you look better naked. So does alcohol. Your choice”

"Exercise makes you look better naked. So does alcohol/beer/champagne/tequila/vodka/whiskey/wine. Your choice" is a jocular drinking saying that has been printed on many images.…

September 1, 2013
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart”

"Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart" is a quote from boxing champion Gene Tunney (1897-1978) that appeared in the article "It's More Fun to Be Fit" in the…

May 27, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise? I thought you said extra fries”

"Exercise? I thought you said extra fries" is a jocular saying that has been printed on T-shirts and posters. "I keep getting exercise and extra fries mixed up" was cited on…

January 9, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise? I thought you said extra rice”

"Exercise? I thought you said extra rice" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "@JinnoRufino I thought you said 'extra rice'. hahaha" was posted…

October 24, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise? I thought you said extra slice”

"Exercise? I thought you said extra slice" is a pizza saying that has been printed on many images. Occasionally, however, the "slice" refers to food other than pizza.…

December 3, 2016
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Exercise…eggs are sides…for bacon”

"EXERCISE... exercise...exarsize...eggs are sides...for bacon!" is a jocular line that has been printed on many T-shirts and GIFs. "Exercise -> x-ar-size -> eggs are sides…

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