70 Funny Workout Jokes That Rep Laughs

Are you ready to flex your funny muscles with some workout jokes that are more amusing than a misplaced dumbbell? Exercise might be serious business, but who says we can’t have a little fun between reps? Why did the dumbbell go to school? To get “pumped up” on knowledge!

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Imagine a gym where the treadmills are not just for running but are rolling with laughter too. Here, the weights might be heavy, but the workout puns are light and sure to lift your spirits. What’s a weightlifter’s favorite kind of party? A bar-bell bash! In this fitness funhouse, even the yoga mats are up for a good stretch… of humor, that is.

Whether you’re a cardio bunny, a yoga guru, or just someone who occasionally considers the walk to the fridge as exercise, these workout jokes are your ticket to a healthier, happier you. Why don’t bodybuilders make good comedians? They can’t keep a straight face-lift!

So, tie your shoelaces, grab your water bottle, and get ready to jog through a circuit of chuckles. Whether you’re hitting the gym or just hitting the couch, these workout jokes are perfect for boosting your mood without even breaking a sweat. After all, laughter is the best calorie burner!

Ready for more jokes to help burn some calories? Be sure to check out our Football Puns and our Guess What Jokes.

Best Workout Jokes

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Q: What’s the best exercise for a pirate? The plank.
Q: What do you call cheese that isn’t yours at the gym? Nacho cheese.
Q: Why did the Uber driver cancel his gym membership? Because he didn’t Lyft.
Q: What’s the name of Cardi B‘s super-fit gym-focused sister? Cardi O.
Q: What does a pirate do before working out at the gym? Changes in Davy Jones’s locker room
Q: Why doesn’t Waldo go to the gym? Because no one can spot him.
Q: How do you find the gym at Hogwarts? Look for the dumbbell door.
Q: Why did the bicycle fall over during its workout? It was two-tired.

After weeks of keeping it secret, I confessed to my gym buddies that I had taken the bench press out of my workout schedule. That was a weight off my chest.
Q: Which exercise do they do at a cutlery store? Fork Lifts.
Q: What’s it called when you refuse to do core workouts? Ab-stinence
Q: Why was the burglar popular at his gym? Because he always did a great job wiping down his equipment.
At the gym, I decided to hop on a treadmill. People gave me weird looks, so I started jogging instead.
Q: Why does the trainer at the gym have to keep getting new clothes? Because people keep telling him he’s ripped.
Q: My favorite machine at the gym? The vending machine.
I asked my trainer at the gym if I could start shadow boxing. He said, “Knock yourself out!”
Q: What did the lazy out-of-shape guy get when he quit going to the gym? A-trophy.
Q: Why do ghosts love to work out? Because it’s good for their boo-dy.
Q: What’s a vampire’s favorite exercise? Dead lifts.
Q: How does a sheep say “I’m tired” after a workout? I’m baa-d.

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Q: What do you call a zebra that works out? Z-fit.
Q: What exercise do hairdressers do in the gym? Curls
Q: What do you call a bear that works out? A buff-alo.
Q: How does a fitness trainer use math? They always count on it.
Q: Why couldn’t the personal trainer get evicted? Because he was squatting.
Q: Why wasn’t the gym for ants successful? The owners couldn’t seem to get the bugs out.
Q: Why did the cheese go to the gym? It wanted to cheddar a couple of pounds.
Q: Did you hear about the pumpkins that went to the gym? They wanted to become jacked-o-lanterns.
Q: Did you hear about the weightlifting vegetable? He was a muscle sprout.
Q: What does a bodybuilder do for cardio? He lifts weights faster.
Q: Why did the blonde get a perm? Because her trainer said curls might help.
Q: What do you call a pig that does karate? A pork chop.
Q: What do you call a lion that likes to run? A jogging king.
Q: What did the dumbbell say to the barbell? You’re too heavy for me.
Q: How do vampires stay fit? They run in the blood.
Q: Why did the skeleton go to the gym? To get some bone density.
Q: How does a mathematician stay in shape? By working out his problems.
Q: How do astronauts stay fit? They use space bars.
Q: What do you call it when Oxygen and Nitrogen train at the gym together? Air conditioning.
Q: What do you call Elon Musk when he’s been to the gym often? Muskular.

Q: Did you hear about the marathon runners who got married? It started as a long-distance relationship.
Q: Why don’t cows skip leg day? Because they care about their calves.
Q: What’s a runner’s favorite type of music? Jog-and-roll.
Q: Why am I like a ninja at the gym? Cause you’ll never see me there.
Q: Why did the seafood chef stop going to the gym? He pulled a mussel
I said to the Gym instructor “Can you teach me to do the splits?” He said, “How flexible are you?” I said, “I can’t make Tuesdays”
Q: If the corporate building for a company is called a headquarters, what do you call the gym? Bodybuilding
Q: Why did the cheeseburger get a gym membership? He wanted bigger buns.
Q: Why have you never heard of a haunted gym? The ghosts are exercising themselves.
Q: What’s it called when a rapper goes to the gym for 20 minutes? A Lil Pump.
Two Canadian bodybuilders were working out at the gym. After they were done, they sat together in the locker room.
One turned to the other and said, “I’m sore, eh?” The other said, “What for?”
Q: Why don’t you see many haunted gyms? Everyone inside is exorcising.
Q: Did you hear about the banana gymnast? She was great at splits.
Q: How do you organize a fantastic space workout? You planet.
Q: Where do obstetricians exercise? At the OB-GYM.
Q: How did the T-Rex feel after its first workout? Dino-sore.
Q: Did you hear about the guy weightlifting on Wall Street? He was hoping to get some capital gains.
Q: Why did the scarecrow become a personal trainer? He was outstanding in his field.
Q: Why don’t bodybuilders ever play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding when you’re always flexing.
Q: What do you call an Astronaut who goes to the gym? Neil ArmStrong.

Q: What do you call a workout for cows? Moo-ve it.
Q: Why did the cheese go to the gym? It wanted to cheddar couple of pounds.
Q: What do chickens work on in the gym? Their pecks.
Q: What’s a weightlifter’s favorite type of music? Heavy metal.
Q: Why did the bodybuilder read the dictionary? He was trying to learn how to define muscle.
Q: What’s a ghost’s favorite exercise? Dead boo-lifts.
Q: What do you call a fish that does push-ups? A muscle.
Q: What do you get when you cross a treadmill and a sofa? A couch potato.
Q: Why do hamburgers go to the gym? To get better buns.
Q: You know the best part about being the only person at the gym with a speed bag? There’s no punchline.
Q: Why do impatient people hate to go to the gym? Because of the weights!

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