“You never realize how long a minute is until you’re exercising”
"You never realize how long a minute is until you're exercising" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. There is no particular author because there are many…
“You should never donate to people that collect money for marathons. They just take your money and run”
"Take the money and run" is a common expression to describe a scammer who will run off with someone's money. "Never donate money to anyone collecting for a marathon. They just…
“You’re only one workout away from a good mood”
"You're only one workout away from a good mood" is a saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts and posters. Valerie Walters, a Los Angeles personal trainer to…
“You’ve got to hand it to relay runners”
Relay runners hand each other a baton. "You've got to hand it to Relay Teams #win100" is a pun that was posted on Twitter by Alan Machnik on November 1, 2010. Machnik also posted the…
“You’ve heard of the runner’s high, but what do you know about the walker’s mid?”
Runners sometimes get a "runner's high" (a transient state of euphoria). Walkers sometimes get something similar, but in a milder form. "runners high -- walkers low" was…
“Your boyfriend wears a life jacket on the rowing machine at the gym”
"I saw a lady at the gym on the exercise bike, wearing a helmet... So I put on a life jacket and got on the rowing machine next to her" is a gym joke that has been printed on many images.…
“Your feet are hurting because u r kicking so much ass”
"Your feet are hurting because u r kicking so much ass" is a running saying that has been printed on signs. "'Your feet are hurting because you're kicking so much ass"…
“Your fella wears a life jacket on the rowing machine in the gym”
"I saw a lady at the gym on the exercise bike, wearing a helmet... So I put on a life jacket and got on the rowing machine next to her" is a gym joke that has been printed on many images.…
“Your mind needs exercise just as much as your body does. That’s why I think of jogging every day”
"Your mind needs exercise just as much as your body does. That's why I think of jogging every day" is a jocular anti-exercise saying that has been printed on several images.…
“Fat chicks need to understand that wearing yoga pants 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…
“This year went by so fast, I didn’t have time to lose weight”
"This year went by so fast, I didn't (even) have time to lose weight" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images Not everyone has time to go to the gym or to diet,…
“You’re only one run away from a good mood”
“You’re only one run away from a good mood” is a running saying that has been printed on many images. "Lace up... You're only one run away from a good mood" was posted on…
“You’re only one swim away from a good mood”
“You’re only one swim away from a good mood” is a swimming saying that has been printed on many images. "You're only one swim away from a good mood (as long as your coach…
Aquacise (aqua + exercise)
"Aquacise" (aqua + exercise) is an exercise done in water, such as in a swimming pool or a lake. "Aquacise" has been cited in print since at least April 1970, when it was…
Aquacycling
"Aquacycling" (or "aqua-cycling") is an exercise bike that is submerged in water. The bottom part of a person's body pedals the bike under water. "Aquacyling" has…
Big Apple Triathlon (2026-present)
The New York City Triathlon debuted in 2001. In 2026, it was renamed the "Big Apple Triathlon," after "Big Apple" (the nickname of New York City). Big Apple Triathlon THE BIG…
Cycologist (spinning instructor)
"Cycologist" sounds like "psychologist," but means a "cycling" or "spinning" teacher/instructor. "Cycle clinics with 'cycologist' Mal…
DFL (Dead Fucking Last)
"DFL" stands for "Dead Fucking Last." The term "DFL" is used in running and in many other sports. "DFL" has been cited in print since at least 1986, when it…
Dreadmill (dread + treadmill)
The treadmill is a popular piece of exercise equipment; those who don't like the treadmill have nicknamed it "dreadmill" (dread + treadmill). "Dreadmill" has been cited in…
Fitacular (fit/fitness + spectacular)
Planet Fitness (a fitness center franchise) trademarked the term "fitacular" in 2021. It is a portmanteau of the words "fit" (or "fitness") and…