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October 10, 2021
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Some of my friends are running marathons, half marathons, meanwhile I’m watching a show…”

"Some of my friends exercise every day. meanwhile I'm watching a show I don't like because the remote fell on the floor" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…

October 10, 2021
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Some of my friends exercise every day, meanwhile I’m watching a show…”

"Some of my friends exercise every day. meanwhile I'm watching a show I don't like because the remote fell on the floor" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…

October 8, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Some people say I’m addicted to somersaults, but that’s just how I roll”

"Some people say I'm addicted to somersaults, but that's just how I roll" is a jocular one-line saying, The saying was posted on Twitter on March 24, 2015. "Doing a few…

March 27, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Someone who is busier than you is running right now”

"Someone who is busier than you is running right now" is a running saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that one is really never too busy to find time to run.…

July 18, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Sometimes I get discouraged when someone calls me fat, but I just need to keep my chins up”

"Keep your chin up!" means to stay hopeful during difficult times. Fat people often have double chins. "Whenever I'm feeling fat, I try not to stress about it and just keep my…

July 8, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Sore. The most satisfying pain”

"Sore. The most satisfying pain" is an exercise saying that has been printed on many images. "Sore, The most satisfying feeling" is a similar saying. YourTango50 Motivational…

April 25, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Spandex is a privilege, not a right”

"Spandex is a privilege, not a right" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Fat chicks/girls need to understand that wearing yoga pants is a privilege, not a…

April 25, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Spandex: It’s a privilege, not a right”

"Spandex is a privilege, not a right" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Fat chicks/girls need to understand that wearing yoga pants is a privilege, not a…

March 21, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Spring is an excellent reminder that I was supposed to get in shape before spring”

"Spring is an excellent reminder that I was supposed to get in shape before spring" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on many images. The saying about getting in shape…

September 23, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Squat because nobody ever wrote a song about a small ass”

"Squat because nobody ever wrote a song about a small ass" is a jocular exercise saying that has been printed on many images. "Squat.. because nobody ever wrote a song about a small…

July 15, 2016
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Squats for the hots” (weightlifting saying)

Entry in progress -- B.P. "Curls for the girls" is a similar saying that has been cited in print since at least 1981. Other weightlifting sayings include "benches for the…

July 15, 2016
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Squats for the thots” (weightlifting saying)

Entry in progress -- B.P. "Curls for the girls" is a similar saying that has been cited in print since at least 1981. Other weightlifting sayings include "benches for the…

July 15, 2016
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Squats for the twats’ (weightlifting saying)

Entry in progress -- B.P. "Curls for the girls" is a similar saying that has been cited in print since at least 1981. Other weightlifting sayings include "benches for the…

March 20, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Squats? I thought you said, ‘Let’s do shots’”

"Squats? I thought you said, 'Let's do shots'" is a jocular gym saying that has been printed on many images. "Ohh squats..I thought you said shots" was posted on…

April 5, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Start unknown, finish unforgettable”

"Start unknown, finish unforgettable" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many posters. "Start unknown, finish unforgettable. #swoosh" was cited on Twitter on…

June 11, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Started going to the gym and I dropped 10 pounds very quickly. Thankfully the dumbbell missed my foot”

Many people go to the gym to drop ten pounds. No one wants to drop a ten pound dumbbell at the gym, but there are jokes. "I've been going to the gym and I've dropped 10 lbs.…

January 28, 2023
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Starting your day with an early morning run is a great way to make sure your day can’t get worse”

Some people start the morning with a run, but others wouldn't think of doing so. This was posted on Twitter by Jacob Reinecker on July 17, 2018: "Starting your day with an early morning…

August 1, 2026
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsWork/Businesses

“Startup idea:: A gym that only charges when you don’t go”

Gyms make money overselling memberships, knowing that many people who buy memberships won't regularly go to the gym. But what about the opposite as a business plan? "Business idea: A gym…

June 17, 2023
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Stress balls have greater effectiveness when thrown at those who cause you the most stress”

Stress balls are hand exercise balls. "Stress balls have greater effectiveness when thrown at those who cause you the most stress" was posted on Twitter by Jack Reynard (and others) on…

March 28, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Strong is the new skinny”

"Strong is the new skinny" is a fitness saying that has been printed on many posters and T-shirts."is at the gym working her ass off into a smaller version of itself. Strong is the…

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