Health: Today, while on the treadmill, my iPod fell and shot out underneath...

By i-should-probably-stick-to-swimming - 03/01/2010 16:28 - United States

Today, while on the treadmill, my iPod fell and shot out underneath my feet. I got off to get it, and when I tried to get back on, I slipped and fell on my face on the moving track. The whole gym watched me get beat up by a treadmill and clapped when I finally got back on. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/04/2023 18:00 - United States

Today, I was at the gym and I tripped on the treadmill. Not only did I fall off the machine, I also managed to knock over two other people's water bottles and send them flying across the room. FML

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No pain, no gain

By Ouch - 21/06/2013 03:06 - Canada - Vancouver

Today, while running on the treadmill at the gym, I tried to wipe some sweat off my brow before it could make its way down into my eye. I ended up poking myself in the eye so hard that I yelped, stumbled and was thrown off the still-moving treadmill while trying to regain my balance. FML

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Smooth gym bro

By Dkim620 - 07/01/2013 03:16 - United States

Today, I was running on the treadmill at my local gym when I saw a girl I like a lot. I called out to her to say hi. As she was coming over, I accidentally stepped on the belt with one foot, crashed down on the treadmill, and continued to slide down in front of her, emerging with a gashed knee and arm. 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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Routine

By notsosexygirl - 21/02/2009 09:35 - United Kingdom

Today, I was doing my usual routine at the gym which consists of working out on the treadmills right in front of my ex boyfriend to make him feel bad. Whilst doing this, I tried to be cool and do that thing where as the treadmill slows down you turn around and just walk off the end. I fell. FML

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First impressions

By Anonymous - 01/12/2024 15:00 - Canada - Calgary

Today, I joined a gym. I’m overweight and not very athletic, so I was nervous. I looked around and tried a treadmill. I start walking at a chill pace, then got ambitious and cranked it to a "light jog." Within seconds, I tripped, fell, and sent the emergency stop button flying across the room. The gym staff ran over and I swear someone said, “Well, at least he’s trying.” FML

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By NoPainNoGain - 05/06/2009 05:03 - United States

Today, while running on the treadmill at the gym, the girl next to me slipped and went flying back against the wall. Indecisive whether to get off and help her or to just keep going, I lost my focus and footing and flew back next to her. FML

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By Roxy19 - 22/01/2013 06:50 - United States - San Diego

Today, while at the gym, my boyfriend wouldn't stop texting me. I was confident enough to text while on the treadmill. Bad idea: I hit myself on the bar and tripped in front of everyone. FML

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Deez nuts

By King7 - 09/01/2010 10:17 - Pakistan

Today, I got on a treadmill for the first time. I was running at a very high speed. I needed a break but didn't know how to get off. I decided to just let the machine take me to the edge so I could get off. I was thrown off the treadmill and landed with my happy sacks crashing into a dumbbell. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/05/2012 14:06 - Ireland - Cork

Today, I was on a rowing machine at the gym, listening to a podcast. Something funny was said, I laughed, lost my balance and fell off, with my feet still stuck in the footrests. Someone had to come and help me off. FML

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ZombieKnickers_fml 8

Sunday 3 January 2010 23:20

If someone caught it on film we'll be seeing you on FailBlog soon. FYL indeed.

riku3220 2

Sunday 3 January 2010 23:21

You turn off the damn thing before getting back on.

Comments

heyyimkell 2

Monday 4 January 2010 2:09

#14, just because he was using a treadmill doesn't mean he's fat. I run on a treadmill everyday to stay toned and to keep in shape. Lots of people that are in perfectly good shape use treadmills, to make sure they stay that way. OP, although I feel bad for you, this is totally a YDI. You never get on a moving treadmill - it's dangerous. If you have to get off for any reason, turn it off first.

randomAccount 0

Monday 4 January 2010 2:39

this is why there is a pause button on every treadmill

idkweird 0

Tuesday 5 January 2010 0:30

and a key that can be pulled out for an automatic stop in an emergency

xnj319 2

Monday 4 January 2010 2:39

Bahaha! That's hilarious. Don't they have a safety clip so if you fall, the clip gets pulled out and stops the machine? YDI a) for trying to navigate a moving treadmill and b) for not using the safety clip (or for going to a gym with such shitty treadmills that they don't have that common safety feature).

kevind23 0

Monday 4 January 2010 2:57

HURR DURR I KNOW HOW TO OPERATE A TREADMILL You fail

jammin24 0

Monday 4 January 2010 3:03

Lmaoooo!

GiRIsMakingCupca 0

Monday 4 January 2010 3:18

lol fail

citrusjuice 0

Monday 4 January 2010 3:55

Why must everyone always clap? Like when planes land, etc.

Hurgy 0

Monday 4 January 2010 5:43

Herd Mentality.

idkweird 0

Tuesday 5 January 2010 0:35

I can honestly say, I have never been on an airplane where people clapped when it landed.

femmeixifatality 0

Tuesday 5 January 2010 2:04

It's hysterical. Next time, start it yourself. I can almost guarantee that everyone will follow (especially if you get the people next to you in on it).

lbdancing 2

Tuesday 5 January 2010 7:49

@49: I have, multiple times. It stems from experiencing an unusual amount of turbulence during the flight. I sort of get a thrill from turbulence so it doesn't bother me as much.