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41 of the best gym-related Instagram captions

Eating healthily and working out (within reason) are non-negotiables when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But often, life can get in the way of achieving that 24/7 - and news flash - that's OK. (Hey - we deffo skipped a Pilates class or two to binge-watch season six of Selling Sunset, and we're not about to not eat an excessive amount of turkey sandwiches and bubble and squeak on Boxing Day.)

While life is about pleasures, it's also important that we balance them with what's good for us. And hitting the gym on a regular basis is a hobby that is not only a vibe for the body, but for the soul, too.

But whether you're a serial gym-goer or you're in need of some serious Jane Fonda-style inspiration, there's no denying that sometimes we could all do with a little Monday motivation.

Behold, 41 of the best gym-related Instagram captions for all moods and personalities. From hilarious meme-worthy posts to get you through your 20-minute treadmill sesh to inspirational quotes when it's proving impossible to make that 9am spin class, we've got every version of your gym selfie covered...

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Joke gym captions

Rather than crying through the pain, you'll be crying from laughing at these hysterical captions...

  • "Keep your squats low and your standards high"
  • "I don't sweat, I sparkle"
  • "Do I have abs yet?"
  • "I work out so I can drink beer"
  • "Hustle for that muscle"
  • "Sweat now. Shine later"
  • "I'm torn between cardio and pizza"
  • "The only BS I need in my life is burpees and squats"
  • "Sorry for what I said during burpees"
  • "Squats? I thought you said shots!"

    • Inspirational gym captions

    For those days when Rocky Balboa's "Nobody is gonna hit as hard as life, but it ain’t how hard you can hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward" energy is needed...

  • "Our intention creates reality"
  • "Action is the foundational key to all success"
  • "You may not be there yet, but you are closer than you were yesterday"
  • "Nobody who ever gave their best regretted it"
  • "Your body can stand almost anything. It's your mind that you have to convince"
  • "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen"
  • "The body achieves what the mind believes"
  • "We'll never know our full potential unless we push ourselves to find it"
  • "Don't wish for it, work for it"
  • "Progress, not perfection"

    • Workout transformation gym captions

    Seeing some progress? Pair that fire selfie with a caption on how you got there...

  • "Don't tell people your plans. Show them your results"
  • "Don't stop until you're proud"
  • "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment"
  • "A year from now you may wish you had started today"
  • "Look in the mirror. That’s your competition"
  • "Exercising will make you look better, feel stronger, and fill you with boundless energy. Staying fit will even make you happier"
  • "You are stronger than you think"
  • "You get what you work for"
  • "I'm doing this for me"
  • "Every workout is progress"

    • Iconic celebrity gym-ish quotes

    Whether they were said about the gym or not, these pop culture classics will make for the perfect caption. Disclaimer: some are brimming with irony...

  • "ABCDEFG I have to go" (to the gym) - Kourtney Kardashian Barker
  • "It all comes out in the wash" - Harry Styles
  • "Fitness is not about being better than someone else... It's about being better than you used to be" - Khloé Kardashian
  • "You’re doing amazing sweetie" - Kris Jenner
  • "I just wanna be me" - Gemma Collins
  • "I think it's important for girls to be confident. Believe in yourself and... everybody's hot" - Paris Hilton
  • "The first thing to do is be happy with yourself and appreciate your body - only then should you try to change things about yourself" - Adele
  • "Always be yourself, there's no one better!" - Selena Gomez
  • "I take, like, 500 selfies to get one I like" - Kylie Jenner
  • "And my buns: They don’t feel nothin' like steel" - Tai, Clueless
  • "Get your f*****g ass up and work. It seems like nobody wants to work these days" - Kim Kardashian

    • Happy gym sesh!

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    Sophie Williams is a Freelance Journalist and Copywriter, covering everything from Fashion to Entertainment to music, Lifestyle and Features. She has interviewed a range of musical artists and authors including Alyssa Edwards, Courtney Barnett, Confidence Man, The Vaccines, Loyle Carner, Gabrielle, and John Niven, and has written for publications like Metro, Reader's Digest, ITV's Woo! and Vice’s NBGA. She is also working on a book for HarperCollins about Taylor Swift, due to be published in 2024.  

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