Skip Cardio, Not These Laugh-Out-Loud Gym Memes

If you’ve ever stared at a treadmill and contemplated quitting fitness entirely, this meme set is for you. Cardio: it’s necessary, it’s awful, and it somehow feels longer than a Lord of the Rings marathon.

These memes dive into the daily war between wanting to be shredded and wanting to avoid the StairMaster like it’s cursed. You’ll find your pain perfectly captured—from gasping after 90 seconds to that wild burst of energy that lasts a whole 12 steps.

Sure, cardio’s good for the heart, but these memes are good for the soul. So whether you fake jog on the elliptical or straight-up ghost the running track, you’re not alone—and these memes prove it.