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June 9, 2012
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you results”

"Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you results" is a saying that has appeared in many gyms, encouraging gym members to work out a good sweat. Jesse Jackson (speaking about…

October 7, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Technically, sperm is a bodybuilding supplement”

"Technically, sperm is a bodybuilding supplement" is a one-line saying that was posted on Reddit -- Shower Thoughts on September 5, 2015. The "bodybuilding" joke was also posted…

December 28, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“That awkward moment when you’re running and your boobs are jumping…and you’re a dude”

"That awkward moment when you're running and your boobs/breasts are bouncing/jumping...and you're a dude/guy" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "dat…

December 28, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“That awkward moment when you’re running and your boobs are jumping…and you’re a guy”

"That awkward moment when you're running and your boobs/breasts are bouncing/jumping...and you're a dude/guy" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "dat…

December 28, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“That awkward moment when you’re running and your boobs are jumping…and you’re a man”

"That awkward moment when you're running and your boobs/breasts are bouncing/jumping...and you're a dude/guy" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "dat…

August 4, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The act of getting strong doesn’t start in the gym. It starts in your head”

“The act of getting strong doesn’t start in the gym. It starts in your head” (also, "Weight loss doesn't begin in the gym with a dumb bell; it starts in your head with a…

December 8, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The awkward moment when you buy a hula-hoop and it fits”

A hula hoop is a toy hoop that is twirled around the waist, limbs or neck. It can help people to exercise. The hula hoop is not supposed to fit like a belt -- unless someone is extremely fat.…

September 8, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The belt is the original wearable fitness tracker”

A belt can be a fitness tracker. "Haa...my fitness tracker aka belt is telling me I need a diet" was posted on Twitter by Tee 🍕Crescenzi 🌊 on May 26, 2016. "@ReformedBroker…

June 23, 2012
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The best exercise is the one you will do” (exercise adage)

People often ask, "What's the best exercise -- jogging or lifting weights?" "The best exercise is the one you will do" is the answer given by many fitness professionals. If…

September 30, 2013
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The best program is the one you’re not on”

"The best program is the one you're not on" is a bodybuilding adage that has been credited to strength coach Charles Staley since at least 1998. The body adjusts to any regimen; a…

June 26, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The best time to exercise is whenever you can”

"The best time to exercise (work out) is whenever you can" is basic advice. "What's the best time to exercise? The best time is whenever you can find the time" we printed…

June 26, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The best time to work out is whenever you can”

"The best time to exercise (work out) is whenever you can" is basic advice. "What's the best time to exercise? The best time is whenever you can find the time" we printed…

November 28, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsWork/Businesses

“The best weight to lose is the weight of other people’s opinions”

"The best weight you’ll ever lose is the weight of other people’s opinions of you" (or "The best weight to lose is the weight of other people’s opinions") is a saying that…

November 28, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsWork/Businesses

“The best weight you’ll ever lose is the weight of other people’s opinion of you”

"The best weight you’ll ever lose is the weight of other people’s opinions of you" (or "The best weight to lose is the weight of other people’s opinions") is a saying that…

July 4, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The best weight you’ll ever lose is the weight of other people’s opinions of you”

"The best weight you’ll ever lose is the weight of other people’s opinions of you" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "The BEST weight you’ll ever lose is the…

November 28, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsWork/Businesses

“The best weight you’ll ever lose is the weight of other people’s opinions of you”

"The best weight you’ll ever lose is the weight of other people’s opinions of you" (or "The best weight to lose is the weight of other people’s opinions") is a saying that…

June 8, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The body achieves what the mind believes”

"The body achieves what the mind believes" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is on many gym posters, and is of unknown authorship. Kitty Consolo…

June 8, 2012
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank”

"The difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank" is a much-quoted statement from Brooklyn-born Dr. George A. Sheehan (1918-1993), a writer for Runner's World from…

July 23, 2013
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The difference between try and triumph is a little umph”

"The difference between try and triumph is a little umph" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many posters. "It's been said the difference between try and…

February 27, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The fact that my entire body cracks like a glowstick whenever I move yet refuses to glow…”

Is the human body like a glowstick? "My body cracks like a glow stick when I wake up. #holy" was posted on Twitter by Lex ♡ on December 17, 2012. "i love how everytime i get out of…

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