Health: Today, I bought a $450 elliptical machine to get in shape of...

By fatandsad - 03/01/2012 14:57 - United States

Today, I bought a $450 elliptical machine to get in shape of the new year. After 5 hours of putting it together, I realized that all the ceilings in every room of my apartment are too low for me to use it without hitting my head. I can't return it. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/05/2016 20:16 - United States - Dearborn

Today, I bought a treadmill as part of my goal to get fit for summer. It doesn't look like it's going to get much use, seeing as how I sprained my ankle trying to get it in my doorway. FML

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By Dontsitsitandyoudie - 02/05/2017 14:00 - Iceland - Reykjavík

Today, I went to sit on a desk chair, which promptly rolled out from under me. This made me fall on my own foot, literally shattering two bones. I just bought a 9-month gym membership and can't use it because I wanted to sit down. FML

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I have no idea what I'm doing

By Anonymous - 25/02/2023 10:00

Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months and couldn't figure out how to use any of the equipment. FML

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By samsterling - 13/03/2016 22:30 - United States - Blacksburg

Today, I paid $500 for a gym membership after moving into a brand new house, since 12 years of software development has taken its toll. When I told my instructor about my goal to lose 35lbs in two months, he simply said, "Yeah... That's not going to happen. Try another gym," and left promptly. FML

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By Aleena Rashid - 20/06/2019 06:19

Today, I bought a flatpack, easy to assemble cot-bed for my baby. I spent 5 hours building it, but when it was done, I realised I couldn't reach into it because I'm 5ft and my arms can't reach and lift the baby. I'd have to throw him in. I'm suffering from back spasms as a result, and I now need to disassemble and return it. FML

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By Inod - 07/07/2009 14:31 - United States

Today, I finally got a Wii Fit to try and lose some weight. I came home and set it all up, only to be told that I weigh too much to actually use it. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/09/2024 00:00 - South Africa - Durban

Today, I went to the gym for the first time in quite a while. I was feeling pretty good about myself until I realized I'd been on the elliptical machine for twenty minutes without having actually turned it on. I was just moving the pedals and wondering why I wasn’t getting tired. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/01/2015 16:34 - Ireland

Today, after the longest time, I went to the gym. I ran and ran and ran on the treadmill for an eternity, beating myself up for getting so overweight. Then I tripped and fell off, sweating and sobbing for being so useless. When I looked up, I saw I'd been on the machine for barely 2 minutes. FML

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By Fred - 06/01/2009 08:28 - France

Today, I couldn't take home the free weights I'd planned on buying to start bodybuilding 'cos I couldn't lift the box, which was too heavy for me. FML

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No more!

By Anonymous - 14/09/2024 09:00 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. On my way home, my legs gave out halfway up the stairs to my apartment, and I had to awkwardly sit there until I could crawl the rest of the way up. FML

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GoW_Chick 14

Tuesday 3 January 2012 18:53

eBay to the rescue!

mwrc8man94 1

Tuesday 3 January 2012 18:55

Wear a helmet.

Comments

loserman67 35

Tuesday 3 January 2012 19:40

Sounds like a excuse to me - I'm sure there are things you can do on the machine to workout. If you're really dedicated, you'll find a way. Now don't sit at the kitchen table eating cookies while you figure something out - go run around the machine and figure it out

ramboman19 8

Tuesday 3 January 2012 19:42

You deserve it for spending $450 on an elliptical. I recommend a gym membership.

THE_A_TEEN 27

Tuesday 3 January 2012 20:16

Not everyone wants to go to the gym, some are self conscience(sp?) about themselves. I recommend working out under your preferable enviroment, and don't listen to what these other people say.

GoW_Chick 14

Tuesday 3 January 2012 20:35

... and wouldn't a membership just cost more in the long run not only do you have to pay for it there's also the gas for the car to get there and you always have to wait for the equipment so you might not get the full work out you intended.

downtime 12

Wednesday 4 January 2012 2:17

31, Do you also laugh at home owners from your rental accommodation?

RedPillSucks 31

Tuesday 3 January 2012 19:45

Where did you buy the machine that you can't return it? Perhaps eBay or craigslist? And where are you living, in a cave? Most ceilings are 9 feet or more high.