Nothing Stands Between This Guy and Working Out — Not Even an Election

"Friends don't let friends skip leg day" is a pretty common joke in the fitness community, and this Iowa man must have some pretty great friends. Caught on Twitter by journalist Jon Ward fitting in a workout while Ted Cruz gave a speech on Iowa caucus day, the apparently oblivious fitness buff has been lauded on social media for his dedication.

Rowing dude don't care about the Iowa caucuses pic.twitter.com/dlCLalpTcr

— Jon Ward (@jonward11) February 1, 2016

Perhaps he was able to listen to Cruz while rowing on the indoor ergometer, or maybe he didn't give a crap and just wanted to use that machine . . . even if it was located directly above the auditorium where a major political event was happening. Either way, it makes for a hilarious video! While there is some speculation about the mystery rower's identity floating around on Twitter, it doesn't really matter; his message is the same. Check out some of the cheeky responses below, then think of this man every time you consider skipping a workout.

I'd like to think rowing dude is the only Iowan who fully researched and picked his candidate weeks ago. https://t.co/xseZGwWs48

— Michael Marinaccio (@MikeNRSC) February 1, 2016

@jonward11 @missb62 He plays at a much higher level pic.twitter.com/r7j16swAiB

— Jim Bradbury (@jimbluewind) February 1, 2016

current political mood: rowing dude. https://t.co/0Ulzk5JGoP

— Melanie Starling (@melaniestarling) February 2, 2016