Hilarious Photos Taken At The Gym That Prove Exercise Is Nothing To Fear

Going to the gym can be a daunting experience. It may seem as if everyone has a hardcore routine and are in the best possible shape.

These funny photos are here to show that working out can still be filled with humor.

An Elliptical With A View

All this man was trying to do was have a nice workout on an elliptical.

man on elliptical with head in the ceiling
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Unfortunately, either he was too tall, or the room was too small, and his head went right through the ceiling.

Being A Dad Doesn’t Stop At The Gym

This new father was pulling double duty. Not only did he get quite the arm workout at the gym, but he brought his baby along.

man lifting weights and holding a baby
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Drollfeed/Pinterest

The baby soon found out it would be their turn next.

Fighting Crime And Burning Calories

Before Batman had the chance to defeat the evil Joker, he still had to burn off his big lunch from McDonald’s.

guy in batman costume running on treadmill
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Onlookers couldn’t help staring at this man dressed as Batman running on a treadmill.

Time For An Ice Cream Break

These girls decided it was time for an ice cream break, and there was no better spot to enjoy their frozen treat than the gym.

girls eating ice cream at the gym
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Hopefully, it didn’t discourage others from their workouts, but it does look tempting.

Even Cat Lovers Can’t Miss Leg Day

YouTuber GloZell Green knew she had to snap a photo of something hilarious she saw at the gym.

Glozell green at the gym with a man in a cat outfit
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When this trainer was spotted wearing a cat onesie, GloZell knew she had made the right choice to go to the gym that day.

Getting The News And A Sweat

Sometimes the news simply cannot wait. This woman turned this calf-raise machine into her personal lounge chair.

woman reading the newspaper at the gym
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While it wasn’t the most practical place to read, it still looked as though she was quite relaxed.

Women Can Do Anything In Heels

By now, it should be expected that women can do anything in high heels.

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This woman wanted to up her lifting game and got in a good workout all while wearing some open-toed stilettos.

The Funniest Gym Photobomb Ever

Going to the gym takes a certain kind of commitment.

man lifting weights with a guy touching lifting his shirt in the background
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Marianne Monoc/Pinterest

All this man was trying to do was lift some weights, and by the looks of it, it took quite a toll on him.

Quick Workout Before The Prom

While most people often go for a T-shirt and leggings, others don’t want to abide by a dress code.

woman lifting weights in a dress
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SOCIETY19/Pinterest

This lady proved women can do anything in heels and a dress, including lifting weights.

The Future Of Gyms

Running on a treadmill is already hard enough, but this woman wanted to take it a step further.

woman riding a segway on a treadmill
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Drollfeed/Pinterest

She decided to ride a Segway on top of a moving treadmill. That takes some serious skill.

Chocolate Cake: Anytime, Anywhere

The man in the orange tank top needed a mid-workout snack, and his buddy had a perfect idea.

man being fed chocolate cake while lifting weights
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Ninjajournalist/Pinterest

Instead of a juice or bar, the man’s friend fed him an entire chocolate cake.

The Perfect TV Watching Spot

Running on a treadmill can get boring if you’re not listening to music or watching TV.

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This woman skipped the exercise part and simply brought a chair on top of the treadmill to catch her favorite show.

Grandma Is Ready For The Early Bird Workout

This older woman wasn’t going to let her hair get in the way of her daily workout.

old lady with curlers working out at the gym
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With all of her curlers perfectly in place, she still managed to to get a great arm and leg workout.

Quite The Balancing Act

This gym-goer may have been training for the circus.

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He stacked multiple weights and was able to balance upside down. Everyone around him couldn’t stop staring at his impressive skills.

Clothes Are Optional Here

This man most likely just got out of the sauna, but he forgot something.

man in a towel standing on a treadmill
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Luca Santirocco/Pinterest

Instead of changing into gym clothes, he thought a towel would suffice for his nightly treadmill workout.

Don’t Drop It

This is not what this guy meant when he wanted to drop some weight at the gym.

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Drollfeed/Pinterest

His powerful attempt to lift weights backfired when they all fell to the side.

That’s Not Right

This lady finally decided it was time to go the gym, and it looked like she could use some help.

woman incorrectly using a calf raiser
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Saskia Smit/Pinterest

She was left confused and completely turned around on the calf raiser.

Taking A Rest

Working out isn’t the easiest task, and it takes everyone a different amount of time to work up to it.

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This woman had enough for that day and brought a chair to rest on top of the treadmill.

Better To Be Safe Than Sorry

When her husband asked if she wanted to go bike riding, she probably was thinking something different.

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This woman chose to ride her stationary bike by protecting herself with a helmet.

Look Ma, No Hands

This guy probably missed the memo about how to use this particular exercise machine.

man with strap around his head on exercise machine
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Drollfeed/Pinterest

Instead of putting the resistance band around his waist, he thought the better place would be his head.

Don’t Try This At The Gym

It might have been a way for him to show off, but lifting weights like this is madness.

man trying to lift weights with his feet
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Drollfeed/Pinterest

This man tried to lift using just his feet, and we can only wonder what happened next.

A Head-On Fail

This obviously wasn’t a fun day at the gym for this poor man.

man hitting head on floor at the gym
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Drollfeed/Pinterest

While attempting an arm resistance workout, things backfired, and he landed head-first on the floor. Hopefully, he was okay.

Getting Resourceful

Using gym equipment for its actual purpose may get boring to some.

man doing push-ups in a yellow suit
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Drollfeed/Pinterest

That’s why this man decided to take things up a notch by performing push-ups with weights and a medicine ball.

A Bit Of Light Reading

People don’t always have enough time in the day to do everything.

man reading a book at the gym
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Rightlivin/Imgur

This man needed to get a workout but also wanted to find out what would happen next in his book.

Just One More Should Do It

The man seated at the exercise machine really had a lot to prove.

man pushing a lot of weight at the gym
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Rightlivin/Imgur

People couldn’t help but stop and look at just how many pounds this guy was able to push with just his body.

The Workout Must Go On

There are certain people who won’t let themselves miss a workout, no matter the consequences.

man working out in a flooded gym
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Rightlivin/Imgur

Even though this gym had flooded, this young man still wanted to finish his arm workout.

That’s Not Downward Dog

After this woman’s yoga session, her dog wanted to join in on the fun.

dog lying on top of woman
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fitfabgirl/Instagram

The dog found the comfiest spot right on top of its owner as they both took part in the Savasana pose.

Getting Back In Shape Isn’t Easy

One of the hardest workouts is going back to the gym after indulging in delicious foods during the holidays.

girl trying to work out at the gym
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elizabethfitness/Instagram

When this girl hit the gym, she knew there was no turning back.

A Marching Band Cheers Him On

While some people bring music to the gym via their phones and headphones, this man had a better idea.

man running on treadmill with marching band
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Rightlivin/Imgur

He was able to get some live music by having his very own marching band playing as he ran on the treadmill.

Birds Can Lift, Bro

Animals need to get exercise just as much as humans. This bird wanted to copy his owner and lift his own weights.

bird lifting weight
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Drollfeed/Pinterest

It’s safe to say that the bird has excellent form.