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What's Up Pussycat? And Other Very Strange Gym Fashion Statements
Going to the gym is supposed to be a time where you work out, take some time to reflect on whatever is on your mind, and listen to some good music. For some people, it is also time to make a fashion statement and attempt to be a trendsetter. Either this guy lost a bet and that is why he is wearing this cat leotard, or he just really loves his kitty.
We can't think of another explanation for this one, and neither can the woman who got to see this live judging by her expression.
You Can Never Miss An Arm Day Even If You Have A Date
For some people fitness is life, and there is nothing that is going to get in the way of that, even a date with Prince Charming. This woman knew that she needed to get her lifting in if she was going to feel like she had completed all of her tasks for the day. Women tend to be the queens of multi-tasking and this lady shows that is definitely true.
Instead of showering after her workout for her date, she just wore her date outfit to the gym. A bit of dry shampoo and a spritz of perfume and she was as fresh as a daisy.
Do Not Get Distracted When You Are Someone's Spotter
The gym is full of super ripped people, that is a fact. We all know what it is like to wander around and see people in peak physical condition and have a moment of 'Wow' as we gaze at their bodies. It is totally fine to admire their physiques from afar, but it is not okay to get so distracted while doing this that you completely forget what you are doing.
This guy was supposed to be spotting his friend during a weight lifting session but instead could not help by gawk at the lady behind him. Judging by the friend's face, he needed a bit more support than he was getting.
The Mystery Of The Shoe And The Woman Caught Holding It
Some people do weird things, and a lot of the time there is an explanation as to why they do what they do. Then, there are the cases that have people scratching their heads, like this one. After snapping a quick selfie to show her gym progress, the woman noticed she had been photobombed by someone in the background. This woman appeared to be doing something strange with her shoes.
Was she washing them or throwing them in the garbage? We really aren't sure, and judging by the woman's face she isn't sure what she is doing either.
Sometimes It Is Better To Not Show Off Butt Cleavage
A lot of the gym clothes people decide to wear are designed to show off their tones physiques, and draw attention to specific areas on their bodies. If you've got it, flaunt it right? There are a few instances though, where there are some clothing malfunctions, like something popping out that is not supposed to, or an unidentified tear in a place that is better kept covered up, like this one.
It might take a minute to spot what is being shown off here unintentionally, but when you see it you will know. Maybe going commando was not the best choice that day.
Bodybuilders Like To Slather Themselves In Liquid Chocolate Don't They?
Most kids have real sweet tooths. They see some candy or chocolate, and immediately need to eat it and enjoy that rush of sugar. Parents know that the initial rush wears off quickly, and a rather annoyed and tired little tyke will be what they are left with. This mama took her son to a bodybuilding competition, and he got to see what looked like a bunch of men covering themselves in liquid chocolate.
After running over for a quick taste, and realizing that the brown stuff was not chocolate but self-tanner, this little guy could no longer contain his tears. Imagine the horror, you think you were going to have some sneaky chocolate licks, but instead got a face full of chemicals.
Find Inspiration At The Gym From The People Around You
One of the hardest things about going to the gym is establishing a routine. It takes about 21 days for a routine to be established, and this can be a routine that starts from the moment you wake up. For the gym, it should encompass what you put in your body, a workout schedule, a sleep schedule, and everything in between that contributes to wellness. This woman clearly follows a routine, and she can be used as a role model.
We all need a bit of inspiration and choosing someone in real life at your own gym, like this woman, is a good way to stay inspired to reach your goals.
Weightlifting With A Side Of Poetry For The More Soulful Gym-Goers
Have you ever started a book and have not been able to put it down? For a lot of people, there comes a time when you pick up a book and your normal routine ceases to exist. All that matters is the world and characters contained on those pages, but you still do need to go about your everyday life. After devouring chapters of this novel, this guy knew it was gym time.
Instead of taking a water break between reps though, he took a chapter break and got absorbed by his book once more.
The Dress Code For Fitness Junkies Really Seems To Vary
Athleisure is a fashion statement these days, and with so many different brands to choose from, it can be hard to find your own signature style. This woman seems to have found hers though, and it even includes an accessory as all good outfits should. A lot of weightlifters wear belts because it helps their backs when lifting, but usually those belts are placed overtop of a shirt for example.
Not for this woman though. She is wearing her sports bra and leaving her midriff bare with the exception of her weightlifting belt. We can't imagine there would be no chaffing though.
Those Equipment Introductions Are Done For A Very Good Reason
Whenever you join a new gym, the staff offers to show you how to use the equipment. This is for two reasons. The first is so that the equipment isn't damaged by improper use, and the second is so that you don't injure yourself when using the equipment. Some people manage to opt out of the walk-through when they really shouldn't have. Just take a look at how this woman is using the equipment.
There is no planet, where you are supposed to be facing forward on this piece. Someone needs to walk by and tell her to turn around, otherwise, she is definitely going to pull something.
There Is Always That One Person Trying To Show Off
We get it, being able to lift a lot of weight is impressive and something that people want to show off. However, there is lifting a lot of weight safely, and then lifting a lot of weight in an absolutely ludicrous fashion. After spending years building up his strength, this guy decided it was time to get the ultimate social media snap showing off his weightlifting prowess for all of his followers.
Everybody who saw what he was doing could not help but do a doubletake. We are all waiting for some of those weights to come tumbling down.
A Little Bit Of Flooding Shouldn't Stop You From Working Out
Usually, when there is a severe weather event that leads to flooding, people will be inclined to stay at home and make sure that all of their worldly belongings are protected. When this guy saw that flooding was in the forecast, he knew what his priority needed to be. For him, it was getting in a quick gym session before the whole place was underwater which is definitely a warped sense of priorities.
Hopefully, his house wasn't too damaged while he was busy pumping some iron and getting ripped.
The Gym Buddy That Nobody Wants But Always Wants To Help
Ladies know all about the unwanted gym buddy. This is usually a guy that walks around not really doing much but staring at himself in the mirror, grunting, and occasionally lifting some dumbells. Then, there is the moment when this special person spots a lady doing some lifting and decides to offer their unsolicited opinions and even help. Most women know how to fend these guys off, but this woman seems to have agreed to some help for her form.
You don't usually see men doing this for each other, and this woman doesn't look like she needed the help either. Always be respectful of personal space while at the gym!
A Balancing Act With A Side Of Weightlifting
People have all sorts of strange ideas when it comes to weightlifting, especially if they are not qualified, personal trainers. They see videos or get ideas about how they can work out specific groups of muscles, which more often than not lead to injuries. We're not sure what possessed this gentleman, but he seems to think that balancing on a weight bench with a poorly positioned weighted barbell was the way to go.
He looks like he is about to topple over and have that barbell come crashing down on top of him. We hope no one was injured during this exercise, and would not recommend trying this one at home!
The Gym Picture That Launched A Thousand Comments On Social Media
It's not often that we are completely baffled by a photo and need to spend more than 10 seconds staring at it to realize what we are seeing. However, this photo baffled us for a good minute. Just take a look at the positions of the two sets of arms, and try to figure out what is happening. This is not an exercise move but actually, two people helping one another to stretch.
The woman's facial expression does make it look like it might belong to a certain genre of online film, and we bet she was not too happy about that when she saw it had gone viral.
Always Do Downward Dog With A Dog To Check Your Form
Over the last two years, many of us have gotten used to doing at-home workouts. They may not be as exciting as going to the gym, but they can be just as effective when it comes to toning muscles. Yoga is one of those activities that are great for the whole body, but pets do tend to like to join their owners when they see them doing poses on their mats.
For some reason, a cushy body part is always enticing, and this pup could not help but join in his owner's yoga session. A bit of extra weight is never a bad thing when working out, right?
A Glimpse Into An Alternate Locker Room Universe And Alter Ego
The whole alternate universe theory is a pretty fascinating one, and we might just be seeing a glimpse of it in real life. This seems like a totally normal gym selfie until you look at the person in the mirror behind the first woman. They are in the same position and look almost identical with a few key differences like hair color. Are we seeing what the first woman looks like in another universe?
The only other explanation that could be possible is that this woman has a twin, and they are trying to play with our minds, in which case it is working.
Batman Needs To Get His Cardio In To Hunt Down Villains
Administering vigilante justice is not as simple as donning a superhero costume and looking for bad guys. Some serious physical conditioning is necessary, and that is something Marvel and DC movies never show in great detail. Just take a look at Batman here, he needs to spend some serious time in the gym working on his cardio and weightlifting to get that impressive physique. A wimpy-looking Batman with no muscles who can't run a mile will not be very effective at fighting bad guys.
We would assume that Batman would have his own private gym, but it's nice to see this Batman getting back to his roots with normal people.
Heavy Weightlifting And Babies Don't Tend To Be A Good Combination
Being a parent is a full-time job, and that often means having to give up some of your own hobbies and interests in favor of looking after your kids. A lot of parents don't find the time they would like to work out, and this dad decided to come up with a solution to this. Instead of stopping working out, he incorporated his baby into the workout for some extra weight.
Mom probably wasn't too happy when she saw this photo, because it is pretty dangerous, especially if dad loses his grip. Babies should sit on the sidelines for any weightlifting.
We've Heard Of The Jane Fond Workout But What About The Cinderella?
Disney princesses always have fairytale bodies, but those bodies take a lot of work to maintain. We didn't know that Disney has their princesses workout in full costume, but that is one way to entice guests to join their workout classes. After all, how many people can say they have done the 'Snow White Workout' or the 'Cinderalla Workout'? If we had to guess, these workouts are probably similar to the Jane Fonda Workout.
Those leg warmers and leotards make us think that a lot of aerobics are involved, and your hairdo can never get messed up.
Dogs Know Best When It Comes To Yoga Poses
Yoga is ancient, and a lot of the poses have names that are the same as poses that certain animals do. One of the most common poses for any yoga practice is the 'downward dog.' Basically, you bend your body into an upside-down 'V' shape with an arch in your back for maximum stretch. This is the pose that dogs love to do after a particularly long nap as it loosens up all of their muscles.
The next time you have questions about your form, just have a look at your dog and try and imitate how they stretch.
After Hitting The Gym For 99 Years This Woman Deserves A Martini
When you hit a certain age, say 99, the unhealthy things in life are no longer a major concern. That means it is okay to enjoy a martini basically whenever you want because you have managed to live to a ripe old age. Major kudos need to be given to this woman, who at 99 still goes to the gym and does a light workout, even if one of her exercises is lifting a martini.
We can all take a page out of her playbook, and go to the gym to stay in the best shape of our lives as we age.
Fake Exercising Is Always Obvious, Just Look At The Face
Lots of people like to go to the gym, just to be seen there and take a quick selfie to prove that they work out. There is nothing wrong with this, but when you start posing on equipment and making intense workout faces you might just want to tone it down a bit. Everyone can tell that this girl isn't lifting very much and is just posing for social media.
Instead of looking like she is in pain, or has a ton of weight on her shoulders, she looks like she is trying to hold a giggle in.
Don't Forget To Take Your Bird To The Gym
Most gyms have a no animals policy unless it is a service animal. This gym must be a special one because this guy doesn't go anywhere without his faithful winged companion. The adorable bird doesn't want to be left out of anything, including pumping some iron. It's not about the weight for this duo, but the camaraderie. That rolled-up dollar bill appears to be pretty heavy for this little guy.
By the end of this circuit, this bird is going to be in Chris Hemsworth-like shape and ready to take on the bird world.
It Takes Two To Do A Proper Ab Workout Apparently
People love to try out all sorts of weird fitness fads at the gym. An influencer is always sharing new tips and tricks that they use to stay in peak physical condition. These should all be taken with a grain of salt though, as they are often not from people who are actually qualified to provide workout advice. Just take a look at this odd ab workout happening at this gym.
The one woman looks like she can barely hold the woman who is trying to do a sit-up midair. It's true that this 'exercise' takes a lot of core strength, but someone could be seriously hurt.
Are High Heels The New Workout Shoes For Women?
Anyone who has worn a pair of high heels knows that they can be pretty uncomfortable to wear for a long amount of time. If you have ever tried running in them, then you also know your feet can suffer, along with the rest of your body. We would think that this would make them the footwear of choice only for special occasions, but this lady is trying to bring them into the gym.
If this is supposed to encourage women to work out in heels, then it is not doing a very good job. A pair of sneakers never hurt anyone, but 5-inch stilettos sure did.
Preparing For The Big Match Means Knowing How To Walk And Play At The Same Time
Being in a high school marching band seems like it would be pretty easy, but it is definitely not. You need to know how to actually play an instrument, then you have to be physically fit enough to march in step with your other bandmates, all while playing your instrument. This photo provides an inside glimpse of all of the preparation that goes into game day for the musical interlude that is the band.
These bandmates are clearly in it to win it because maneuvering a tube onto a treadmill is no easy feat.
The Whole Point Of Using A Treadmill Is To Walk Or Run On It
If you walked into the gym and saw this, what would you think? Our first thought is that this woman must be confused about how a treadmill works. Our second thought is that this is an accident just waiting to happen. Who gets on a segway on a treadmill in a gym? This woman must not understand how treadmills are supposed to work. The whole idea is that you use it to walk, jog or run on.
As soon as that treadmill is turned on, this woman is going to fly off of the treadmill. It would be pretty funny to see the after picture for this.
Home Workout Partners Are A Tad Furrier Than The Gym
Working out at home is a great way to save money and get in great shape. You don't have to worry about gym bros wandering by and correcting your form, or influencers making duck faces and taking selfies. If you have a few furry friends though, then chances are your workout will be more of a group class. Doggies need to work out too, and having to work out around them just makes a workout more challenging.
You never want your pet to be lonely, which means all workouts must incorporate them in some way or another. We much have shooed this dog off of the bench though, doggy breath isn't the most enticing when trying to get your sweat on.
Strap Wedgies Are A Major No-No When Doing Pull-Ups
Accidents can happen at the gym, but most of the time they can be avoided if you use equipment properly. Unfortunately for this woman, she seems to have lost control of the TRX straps, which has led to the kind of strap wedgie she never expected to have to deal with. Before you start doing some pull-ups, make sure that the straps are under your feet. Otherwise you will end up in a situation like this.
Nobody wants to feel a strap on their nether regions unless they have asked for it, and she sure didn't.
The 80s Gym Fashions Are By Far The Best
Some decades were better than others for fashion, and the 1980s were definitely one of them. This was a time characterized by tight and bright clothes in neon and metallic shades, combined with side ponytails and poodle perms. It was an exciting time to be alive, and some people still like to dress up for the gym as if it was that glorious decade. These ladies are some of those people.
They were definitely the most fashionable group working out that day, and they definitely got a few stares with those hot pink legwarmers.
The Empire Knows How To Make It's Citizens Workout Hard
For the Star Wars fans out there, there may be one scene that has never been shown, and that is how the Empire's soldiers exercise. For some reason, the Stormtroopers are never shown working out. They might be total string beans underneath that bulky white armor. We can finally prove that Stormtroopers do work out, and they appear to work out in pairs. You do need a bit of motivation to get in shape for the Empire.
The Emperor clearly expects his soldiers to be in peak physical condition when it comes to fighting the Jedis on various planets.
The Couple That Gets Ripped Together Stays Together Right?
Your partner is supposed to bring out the best in your, and vice versa. One of the ways this manifests is at the gym judging by these two. Psyching each other up, and mixing pre-workout together is a bonding experience at the gym, and it can definitely pay off if you are consistent. We have never seen a couple that is this fit, and we have to admit we are in awe of these two.
This is truly a case of the couples that get ripped together stay together, or at least we hope so!
Do Twins Do The Same Workouts To Continue Looking Identical?
Identical twins are very interesting. It almost appears as if they are the same person, as their mannerisms tend to mimic one another unintentionally. They have some kind of twin sense that regular siblings don't have. These twins like to confuse people at the gym and dress up the same, so nobody is ever 100 percent sure which twin they are talking to or watching workout. That is pretty tricksy on their part.
These two are definitely something to look up to when it comes to working out because they look just like fitness influencers.
Whatever Shoes Are In Your Gym Bag Are The Shoes You Use
There comes a moment in every gym-goer's life when they grab the wrong bag for the gym. Instead of workout clothes and sneakers, they are greeted by office clothes or even worse, a date outfit. This woman decided to just roll with it one day, put on her high heels and dirty leggings, and completed her lifting session. Only a dedicated gym-goer would do this. Most of us would look at the bag and think, "Well, I will try again tomorrow."
Not this woman though. She is a member of the fitness group that thinks, "Go big or go home."