The power of a good gym pic should honestly be studied. There's just something so rewarding about commemorating a workout with a humble social media flex. Gym selfies allow you to post your gains and show off your progress. If it's not a mirror selfie documenting your cute gym 'fit, it might be a real-talk selfie with a motivational gym quote. The most difficult part of the post — besides working up the courage to actually take a picture at the gym — is coming up with the right caption. And let's be honest: if you don't post the gym selfie, did you even work out?
While those feel-good workout endorphins can offer up a bright idea every now and then, other times, your brain might be too exhausted to think of any witty gym captions. Maybe you're finally ready to share all those sweaty selfies and progress pics, but you just don't know what to say. To make the brainstorming easier, we came up with a long list of gym captions for Instagram to inspire you and your feed, helping you spread some motivation, show off your hard work, or simply chronicle your latest sweat sesh.
Consider your next Instagram or TikTok post a way to savor the benefits of a good workout . . . and if a bunch of likes and nice comments roll in (thanks to one of these clever gym captions or fitness quotes), that's just an added bonus. Get inspired with the gym captions for Instagram below, whether you're looking for something funny, empowering, or a little bit of both.
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— Additional reporting by Lauren Mazzo and Chandler Plante
Toria Clarke is a freelance writer and POPSUGAR contributor.
Lauren Mazzo was the senior fitness editor at PS. She is a certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist through the American Council on Exercise. Prior to joining PS, she worked for six years as a writer and editor for Shape Magazine covering health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, sex and relationships, beauty, and astrology.
Chandler Plante is an assistant editor for POPSUGAR Health & Fitness. Previously, she worked as an editorial assistant for People magazine and contributed to Ladygunn, Millie, and Bustle Digital Group. In her free time, she overshares on the internet, creating content about chronic illness, beauty, and disability.