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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…

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…

December 17, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Success trains. Failure complains”

"Success trains. Failure complains" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many posters. The expression was first cited on Twitter multiple times on January 27, 2012.…

August 24, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Suck it up now so you don’t have to suck it in later”

"Suck it up now so you don't/won't have to suck it in later" is a dieting/exercise saying that has been printed on many images. "Suck it up" means to work now (through…

November 25, 2013
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion”

American boxer Muhammad Ali was out of shape when he lost a 15-round decision to Leon Spinks on February 15, 1978. Ali trained harder than he ever had before and won the rematch on September 15,…

June 10, 2012
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret” (exercise adage)

"Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret" is a popular exercise adage that has been printed on posters. Working out makes one suffer the "pain of discipline"…

June 7, 2012
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Summer miles bring autumn smiles” (running adage)

"Summer miles bring autumn smiles" is a popular running adage, especially among high school and college cross country runners. The miles student-runners log during the summer often result…

August 6, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Sun’s out, guns out”

"Sun's out, guns out" is a popular saying that has been printed on many shirts. "Gun" is slang for "biceps." When the summer sun is out, it's time to get the…

July 22, 2013
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Sweat is fat crying”

"Sweat is (just) fat crying" is a popular saying that has been oriented on many gift items, such as T-shirts and posters. "Sweat is fat crying" has been cited in print since at…

March 13, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Sweat is magic. Cover yourself in it daily to grant your wishes”

"Sweat is magic. Cover yourself in it daily to grant your wishes" is an exercise saying that has been printed on many images. "Sweat is magic. Cover yourself in it every day to grant…

August 4, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Sweating while shopping counts as exercise”

"Sweating while you shop counts as exercise" is a shopping saying that has been printed on many images. "Sweating while shopping counts as exercise" was posted on Twitter by…

August 17, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Swimming can be easy or hard. It deep-ends”

"Pun of the Day: Swimming can be easy or hard. It deep-ends" -- a pun on "depends" -- was posted on Twitter by Rosa Lei Steinard on December 1, 2009. "Swimming can be easy…

July 28, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Swimming is good for your health, especially when you’re drowning”

It is often said that swimming is good for one's health. "Swimming is good for your health, especially when you are drowning" was posted on the newsgroup rec.games.pinball on…

June 5, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live”

"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. American author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn (1930-2009) wrote…

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