41 Ridiculous Moments Captured on Camera at the Gym

For the people in this article, the gym became more than just a place of sweaty suffering. They encountered people and behaviors so bizarre they had no choice but to capture them on camera. Get set to see some crazy costumes, awkward accessories, and questionable use of fitness equipment.  

In reality, this guy is probably an off-duty contortionist getting in some strength training. It’s also possible that he has Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) or a variant of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, both of which can give you added flexibility in your joints.

Many gyms offer free induction sessions with their personal trainers to ensure situations like this don’t occur. They want you to be able to use their equipment safely and effectively. So, instead of winging it like this woman, we recommend using their services!

We will, at least, give her points for showing up and making an effort. She cares about staying in shape and is getting her money’s worth out of her gym membership. All she needs to do now is learn how to use the equipment properly, and she’ll be unstoppable. 

We appreciate the skill involved in mastering this move, but we’re not so sure about the safety side of things. If this guy slips, he could endanger his life and the safety of anyone in the vicinity. Maybe he should just try Muay Thai if he wants a bigger challenge! 

How adorable is that? The guy’s pet parrot wants to get ripped too, so he’s lifting weights with his human companion. This has given us an idea for a new business – an animal-friendly gym where you can pump iron with your pets. There are a few safety concerns to iron out, but we’re sure it’ll be a popular place. 

This woman has an aspirational style, and she looks fit, happy, and healthy to boot. Here’s hoping we all have as much energy and vitality as her when we reach that age. Thanks for the inspiration! 

We wonder what the story behind this picture is. Was it taken on Halloween? Or does this guy dress as Batman all the time? Perhaps he’s in the witness protection program and has come up with a unique and entertaining way to protect his identity when he works out. 

In all seriousness, we’re big fans of coordinating gym outfits like this one. More power to the man wearing it – make the gym your runway, and don’t worry what other people think.  

If we had to choose a Dragon Ball Z character to dress as at the gym, we’d probably go for Vegeta. He has that fiery energy you need to get through a tough workout. Which cartoon character would you like to dress up as for your next workout? 

If you’re not sure what the problem is here, we suggest doing some research on World War II and then coming back to us. For the rest of you, the problem with this picture surely doesn’t need any further explanation. Moving on!

We have to admit, we would be far more motivated to complete the race if we had this guy’s support. Excuse us while we go fire up our old Super Nintendo and dig out the controllers. 

Could you knit and work out at the same time? We’re not sure any of us could manage it. However, we’re also not sure how safe this approach to exercise is. What happens if you slip? Knitting needles are a little too pointy to have around exercise equipment. 

Would this motivate you or would it be too distracting and embarrassing to have any motivational effects? This is one picture we’d love to know the story behind. Is he a football player? Did he lose a bet? Surely he doesn’t just casually bring a marching band with him every time he works out! 

The kid also seems quite concerned about what’s happening. We hope someone at the gym intervened. Many gyms have creches where parents can leave their kids to be safely supervised while they work out. We suggest he makes use of that service before something terrible happens! 

Imagine getting yourself all pumped up to get fit, stepping on the treadmill, and having it promptly tell you that you should probably just give up now. Running isn’t recommended, but cupcakes and Netflix binges sure are!

This elderly gym patron treated herself to a cocktail to celebrate her anniversary with her personal trainer. They’d been working together for a full year, and she’d achieved enough of her fitness goals to warrant a cheeky cocktail. 

Since you can’t escape McDonald’s, it’s essential to develop the ability to resist its temptations. Those fries, nuggets, burgers, and sundaes are deliciously fun foods, but they aren’t ideal to have daily. Instead, it’s best to find a way to fit in all your favorite treats while still getting all the nutrients you need to thrive.   

Our biggest lesson from compiling this list has been that you should never give up on health and fitness. No matter how old you get or what happens to you in life, staying fit and healthy is an excellent way to ensure you’re able to weather the challenges that come your way.  

Instead of enjoying her treat and then heading to the gym to work it off, she decided to slam the two activities together. So, she’s slurping away at her ice cream while watching the calories burn away on the stationary bike. 

This woman is only working out so she can continue consuming her beloved soda. While we doubt any health professionals would recommend such an approach, it does seem to be working out okay for her. In truth, it’s probably not that much worse than a sports drink anyway. 

Given how difficult it usually is to spot Waldo, we have to say we’re a bit disappointed in his lack of motivation. Hopefully, he ups his game as this has got to be the easiest version of Where’s Waldo we’ve seen to date. 

We wonder if this gym-goer knows how insidious his workout gear looks. We have a feeling he doesn’t, otherwise, he would have made sure his shoes match the vibe. Those old blue trainers certainly don’t have an intimidating Palpatine feel to them! 

Here’s hoping they were eventually able to turn this sorry situation around. Otherwise, this board only serves to remind people of how hard it is to stick to a fitness plan. 

Though it may not be the safest footwear for the gym, we do admire her determination. We also imagine that working out in heels will make her far more steady on her feet. Hopefully, the next time she has a night out on the town, this preparatory work will ensure she doesn’t end up stumbling in her heels. 

Take a look inside, and you can see that the gym looks empty. Honestly, we’re not surprised. Would you want to be seen walking into a gym that boldly declares that you’ll be “Fat Forever”? We didn’t think so!

What’s the story here? Can she not just watch TV in the comfort of her home? Maybe someone is forcing her to go to the gym. Well. they can force her to go in, and they can even make her get on the treadmill, but by God, they can’t make her walk. 

The picture is funny enough as it is, but we would love to see a video of this scenario. We want to know precisely what his game was here. We’d also love to see the look on his face when he gave up and dismounted the bench. 

We have so many questions, but we doubt this guy would be able to answer them. So, we recommend that he wastes no more time and instead, heads to the front desk and asks for some help operating the workout equipment. 

This woman took that concept a little too far by using her segway on the treadmill. It certainly will help her get her miles in for the day, but we don’t imagine it’ll do a lot for her fitness goals. 

Instead of sacrificing his fitness goals, he’s simply combined them with his desire to stay informed about world events. This way, he gets to catch up on the news and bust out some squats at the same time. 

In the Mortal Kombat games, Scorpion famously yells “get over here” as he shoots out a spear attached to a rope or chain. If he successfully spears his opponent, he then drags them to their doom. Here’s hoping these two guys don’t take their costumes too seriously.

It seems this gym had an issue with people using the free weights and then leaving them scattered across the floor. People were too lazy to re-rack their weights, but thankfully, the owner came up with a brilliant idea. By subtly suggesting that they must be too weak to put the weights back, the owner was able to trick gym-goers into complying with the rules. Genius! 

We would love to see someone in the gym wielding this weapon with skill. Of course, we would only want to see them flexing their skills – no one needs to see someone wielding a hammer like this as an actual weapon! Let’s keep hammer time peaceful, please. 

This person decided to accept the fact that they would never get ripped and instead, focus on saving money. Their first step was to cancel their pointless gym membership, and we are here for the honesty they displayed on the form. 

Low-hanging ceilings will not help your business improve its profitability. In fact, if you have a lot of tall clients, it may have the opposite effect! This tall gym-goer doesn’t seem to be bothered by the low ceiling, but we can’t imagine everyone is this chill about it.

What else could explain his choice to read a book on a weights bench? Surely there are more scenic and comfortable places to read a book. Why on earth would you choose the loud, sweaty ambiance of the gym?

This fellow took that advice a little too far. Yes, it helps to have protective gear when you take up cycling. However, you don’t need to wear that gear in the safety of a gym on the comfort of a stationary bike. 

We doubt she’s genuinely working out in that attire. Our guess is that there was a function being hosted at the gym, and she and her friend decided to set up this image as a joke. Either way, she looks like she’s enjoying herself, and that’s the main thing. 

We can sympathize with him on this point. Gyms can be loud, chaotic places, and it’s easy to feel self-conscious with so many super-fit people around. Sometimes, you just have to improvise to make it through, and this improvised privacy shield is pretty decent.

Maybe that’s the problem – they wore a wig to the gym, thinking it would be fine, but then quickly discovered that wigs and workouts don’t pair well. So, they took it off but then forgot to collect it at the end of their exercise session. That’s the only explanation that makes sense.