Sometimes the gym is not only a place to get in shape, but it also provides some entertainment. Here are some funny pieces recently overheard at the gym.

“I think I’ve developed some sort of weird brain-chemistry dependency on my iPod. I literally can’t spin without it. Steve Jobs is an enabler!” – How many of you cannot do cardio without your iPod?

“Running on the treadmill is kind of a catch-22 for me: I don’t really dig it while I’m doing it, but then I can’t wait to hop on and try to sneak under 8:30s the next day. Is that actually a catch-22? Whatever, it’s something.” – Do you hate running on a treadmill?

“I understand I need to make certain sacrifices in my diet to reach my weight-loss goal, but I draw the line at Twizzlers.” – Where do you draw a line when it comes to your diet?

“It’s like, no way I’m doing bench presses today, then a hot chick walks by and I’m all pumped to do it.� – Do you sometimes do certain exercises to impress women or men at the gym? Spill it!

“You ever notice how some guys look all tough and stuff but they use these girly machines with light weights?â€? – How often do you use free weights? [source: You24]