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March 11, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsTime/Weather

“The hour we lose this weekend was the one when I was planning to go to the gym”

"The hour we lose/lost this weekend was the one when I was planning to go to the gym" is a jocular saying about Daylight Saving TIme that has been printed on many images. "The hour…

March 9, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsTime/Weather

“The hour we lost this weekend was the one when I was planning to go to the gym”

"The hour we lose/lost this weekend was the one when I was planning to go to the gym" is a jocular saying about Daylight Saving TIme that has been printed on many images. "The hour…

December 31, 2016
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The library before finals looks like the gym after New Year’s”

"The library before finals looks like the gym after New Year's" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on many images. "The library before finals looks like the gym…

June 10, 2012
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The longest distance in any race is the six inches between your ears”

"The longest distance in any race is the six inches between your ears" is a popular saying of marathoners and triathletes, indicating how important mental training is as well as physical…

November 21, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The man leaned on the printer cartridge because he wanted to tone up his abs”

A printer's toner cannot be used to tone up a person's body, but there has been a joke: "The man leaned on the printer cartridge because he wanted to tone up his abs." The joke…

October 12, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksExercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The more random people you see jogging for no reason the higher the rent is going up”

If you're in a neighborhood and you see people jogging -- and not afraid of gunshots -- it could be an expensive neighborhood. "The more random people you see jogging for no reason the…

October 12, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksExercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The more white people you see jogging for no reason, the higher the rent finna be”

If you're in a neighborhood and you see people jogging -- and not afraid of gunshots -- it could be an expensive neighborhood. "The more random people you see jogging for no reason the…

June 22, 2012
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle”

"The more you sweat in practice/training, the less you bleed in battle" is a popular sports and fitness adage, often printed on T-shirts. "The more you sweat in peace, the less you…

April 2, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsTime/Weather

“The most disturbing thing about accidentally waking up at 4am is realizing some people do this on purpose so they can exercise”

Many people hate to wake up early, and also hate to exercise. "The most disturbing thing about accidentally waking up at 4 a.m. is realizing some people do this on purpose so they can…

March 4, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The most impressive thing about marathon runners is how they don’t check their phone for 3+ hours”

Many people are addicted to their phones. "The most impressive thing about marathon runners is how they don't check their phone for 3+ hours" was posted on Twitter by ratthew on…

August 18, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The most painful exercise is running out of money”

Is "running out of money" an exercise? "The only exercise he ever got was running out of money" is a jocular line that was cited in Earl Wilson's New York-based syndicated…

September 2, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The most used piece of equipment at the gym is the mirror”

"The most used piece of equipment at the gym is the mirror" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "The most under used and miss used equipment in the gym, is the…

November 7, 2021
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The New York City Marathon is really just a bunch of people running away from Staten Island”

The New York City Marathon was first run in 1970. Since 1976, the five borough course has started in Staten Island. “@MarcFaletti: NY Marathon starts in Staten Island. Is the image of a bunch of…

September 8, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The only abs I have are abnormalities”

"THe only abs I have are abnormalities" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on several images. The saying was posted on Twitter on March 19, 2014. TwitterKendall‏…

February 5, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen”

"The only bad workout is the one that you didn't do" (or "The only bad workout is the one that didn't happen") is an exercise saying that has been printed on many…

February 6, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The only bad workout is the one that you didn’t do”

"The only bad workout is the one that you didn't do" (or "The only bad workout is the one that didn't happen") is an exercise saying that has been printed on many…

July 15, 2012
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions”

The exercise joke about "jumping to conclusions" has a long history. "Logical exercise for ladies -- jumping to conclusions" has been cited in print since at least 1867.…

May 22, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The only reason I would take up jogging is so that I could hear heavy breathing again”

"The only reason I would take up jogging is so that I could hear heavy breathing again" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. American humorist Erma Bombeck…

October 30, 2013
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you’ve come”

"The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you've come" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. TwitterKeith Carlisle Smith‏@KeithCarlisleyou know the…

October 10, 2026
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow” (exercise adage)

"The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow" (or "The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow") is an exercise adage that has been printed on…

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