The Fitstep Funnies are dedicated to giving you a laugh about exercise. You will see that exercise and self-improvement doesn't always have to be a serious undertaking...

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Your Funniest Workout Stories - Contest Results!
We had a contest to see who could send in their funniest workout stories - the results were hilarious! There is some GREAT stuff here...

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1. Points to Ponder:
A collection of interesting and amusing insights into health and fitness.

2. Diary of a Trainee:
What can happen when a first-time trainer meets a hard-nosed instructor.

3. Stupid Sports Quotes:
Yes, people actually said these things.

4. Passing Football:
Strength and talent isn't everything.

5. First-Time Golfer:
How the game is played.

6. Old-Fashioned Arm and Shoulder Workout:
How to use potato sacks to build yourself up fast!

7. Truth About Fat and Heart Attacks:
Learn the real single greatest risk factor for having a heart attack.

 

Note: In issues of our newsletter BetterU News, we also publish humerous articles. You can read these in our archive by clicking here or view them immediately by clicking the title below:

My Top 10 Diet Foods Of All Time
Dieting doesn't have to be a painful experience! Check out this top 10 list of my all-time favorite diet foods and prepare yourself for maximum results...

Pizza, French Fries, Beer and Other Diet Foods...
How to eat your favorite junk food by the ton and still lose all the fat you want!

The Top 10 Most Outrageous Exercises I've Ever Seen:
Don't try these at home.. or at the gym.. or anywhere for that matter!!

Resistance Training With Your Dog:
Find out how it's done and why it's probably better not to do it! ;)

Don't Blow Your Nose In The Water Fountain:
Discover some of the more "colorful" rules of the gym.

Tenderizing Meat And Other Uses For Home Exercise Equipment:
Have a piece of home exercise equipment that's collecting dust? Give it new life with these handy tips!

Cracked Up Glossary of Common Gym Terms:
You've been to the gym and have heard the lingo. Now learn the REAL definiteions of what you've been hearing.

Top 10 Holiday Weight GAIN Strategies! :)
These tips will have gaining Christmas weight faster than you can imagine!

The Absolute Worst, Most Incredibly Terrible Workout I've Ever Witnessed In My Entire Life!
You have never seen a workout this bad. It makes me cringe to even think about it.

11 Things You Can Do In The Gym To Mess With People's Minds
Do you enjoy playing mind games with people? Try these on for size.

Ten More Of The Most Outrageous Exercises I’ve Ever Seen...
You’ll be amazed that people don’t put themselves in the hospital with these exercises. The scariest part is, I’ve actually witnessed people doing them!

The Great Big List of Calorie-Free Foods
Ever wish there were foods you could eat that didn't contain any calories? Wish no longer. These foods can be eaten guilt-free.

Bodybuilding Supplements That Never Made It Past The Drawing Board
Some supplements are good. Some supplements are amazingly good. These supplements aren't even close!

You Know You're a Dedicated Trainer When...
Take a humorous look at what being a dedicated trainer is all about...you may recognize yourself!!

The Ten Worst Pieces of Training Equipment I've Ever Used
From the Trampoline Stair Machine to the Self-Impaling Cable Row Machine, you will not believe just how bad some training equipment can be.

Another of the Worst, Most Horrifying Workouts I've Ever Witnessed
They made a "Friday the 13th" Part 2. This is another horror story that cried out for a sequel. Bad exercise form is one thing but this was a disaster.

RANT - Move over Dennis Miller--I've Got Some Things To Say About Health, Fitness and Nutrition.
You might laugh, you might get angry and you may not agree with me at all but I've got some stuff on my mind that I need to get out that I think you'll appreciate.

Defective Repetitions - Do Any of These Styles Describe You?
The repetition or "rep" is the basis of all training. So how can something so important go so terribly (and humorously) wrong!

RANTS #2 - I've Got More To Say And There's No Stopping Me Now!
I've got more things to say about health, fitness, nutrition and the stupid things that seem to happen with them all the time. Whether you agree or disagree, you'll have something to think about.

The Complete Gym Personality Guide - Part 1
From the Obsessive Compulsive Rep Counter to Leisure Suit Larry in Gym Shorts, these are the people that you meet when you're lifting.

The Complete Gym Personality Guide - Part 2
From the Hindenburg to the Fountainhead to Mr. Sweaty Bench, these are more of the people that you meet when you're lifting at the gym.

A Bitingly Sarcastic Look at Useless Supplements and Worthless Training Equipment
Read hilarious and brutally honest reviews of some of the worst supplements and exercise equipment on the market today.

Corn Dogs, Cheeseburgers, Custard and Other Diet Foods...
Just because the foods you want to eat are loaded with fat, sugar and calories doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to lose as much fat as you want while eating them

Bodybuilding Products That SHOULD Be Invented
Somebody has yet to fill in these "important" gaps in the bodybuilding product world. Enjoy a humorous look at products that will probably never grace any store shelves but really should.

My Practical "Lazy Cook" Recipes For Building Muscle! So Easy Even a Caveman Can Make Them...
Find yourself short on time to cook a good meal? I know I do! Learn my "secret" recipes that are extremely quick and simple to make. I'll give you my favorite muscle-building meals!