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April 14, 2012
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“We don’t swim in your toilet, so don’t pee in our pool” (swimming pool adage)

"We/I don't swim in your toilet, so don't pee/piss in our/my pool" is a sign at many pools, both public and private. "I don't swim in your toilet, so please don't…

August 4, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Weight loss doesn’t begin in the gym with a dumb bell; it starts in your head with a decision”

“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…

May 1, 2023
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Weight loss goal: To be able to clip my toenails and breathe at the same time”

"Weight loss goal(s): To be able to clip/cut/paint my toenails and breathe at the same time" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "My weight loss goal: To be…

April 29, 2023
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Weight loss goal: To be able to cut my toenails and breathe at the same time”

"Weight loss goal(s): To be able to clip/cut/paint my toenails and breathe at the same time" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "My weight loss goal: To be…

April 29, 2023
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Weight loss goal: To be able to paint my toenails and breathe at the same time”

"Weight loss goal(s): To be able to clip/cut/paint my toenails and breathe at the same time" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "My weight loss goal: To be…

January 2, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsFood/Drink

“Welcome to middle-age. If you’re not already carrying a little extra weight, some will be assigned to you”

Many people gain weight in middle age. This was posted on X/Twitter by Darla on June 12, 2018, and again on X/Twitter on January 3, 2025: "Welcome to middle-age. If you’re not already…

February 15, 2026
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Went to the doctors and he told me I needed a pacemaker, so now I’ve got this annoying Kenyan 2 yards in front of me everywhere I go!”

A "pacemaker" for the heart shouldn't be confused with a "pacemaker" (or "pacesetter") in running, but there are jokes. "Went 2 the doctors 2day & he…

January 6, 2015
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What comes easy won’t last; what lasts won’t come easy”

"What comes easy won't last; what lasts won't come easy" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many posters. "What comes easy won't always last. What lasts…

July 29, 2021
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do runners eat before a race?”/“Nothing, they fast.”

"Fast" can mean "at great speed" or "a period of time without food." A running riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on March 14, 2015: Q: What do sprinters eat before…

July 29, 2021
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do sprinters eat before a race?”/“Nothing, they fast.”

"Fast" can mean "at great speed" or "a period of time without food." A running riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on March 14, 2015: Q: What do sprinters eat before…

December 23, 2022
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do you call a bodybuilder with a big dick?”/“A beginner.”

Many bodybuilders take steroids, but it can shrink the size of testicles. Although it is the testicles (balls) that shrink, there are also many penis jokes. "what do you call a bodybuilder…

December 23, 2022
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do you call a bodybuilder with a big penis?”/“A beginner.”

Many bodybuilders take steroids, but it can shrink the size of testicles. Although it is the testicles (balls) that shrink, there are also many penis jokes. "what do you call a bodybuilder…

December 23, 2022
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do you call a bodybuilder with a large penis?”/“A beginner.”

Many bodybuilders take steroids, but it can shrink the size of testicles. Although it is the testicles (balls) that shrink, there are also many penis jokes. "what do you call a bodybuilder…

December 23, 2022
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do you call a bodybuilder with big balls?”/“A beginner.”

Many bodybuilders take steroids, but it can shrink the size of testicles. Although it is the testicles (balls) that shrink, there are also many penis jokes. "what do you call a bodybuilder…

August 24, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do you call a killing before yoga practice?”/“A pre-meditated murder.”

"Premeditated murder" means a murder that was planned in advance. It doesn't mean a murder "before meditation," but there are jokes. "Just heard about the yoga…

March 4, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do you call a radio that exercises?”/“Radioactive.”

The word "radioactive" doesn't mean a radio that exercises and goes to the gym, but there are puns. "What do you call a radio that runs a lot?Radioactive" was posted on…

February 24, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do you call a snowman with a six pack?”/“An abdominal snowman.”

A Yeti or "Abominable Snowman" riddle is: Q: What do you call a snowman with a six pack?A: An abdominal snowman. "Abominable" means something very bad or unpleasant -- an…

October 5, 2025
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do you call an American bison who goes to the gym?”/“A buff fellow.”

"Buffalo" sounds like "buff fellow," and there are gym jokes. "Why did the bison have so many girlfriends?Because he was a buff fellow" was posted on X/Twitter by…

June 5, 2024
Exercise/Running/Health ClubsFood/Drink

“What do you call weightlifting vegetables?”/“Muscle sprouts.”

There are "Brussels sprouts" and no "muscle sprouts," but there are jokes. "What kind of vegetables workout in a gym? Muscle sprouts" was posted on X/Twitter by Dr.…

April 28, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do you get if you cross a jogger with an apple pie?”/“Puff pastry.”

An apple pie riddle is: Q: What do you get if you cross a jogger with an apple pie?A: Puff pastry. The jogger huffs and puffs. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. Wikipedia: Puff…

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