Gym Workers Put Hilarious Note Near Panic Button To Fight 'Leg Day' Emergencies

A gym in Whyalla Norrie, South Australia left visitors laughing with a cheeky sign near its emergency button to discourage misuse. Anytime Fitness shared a video of this clever notice, which has since received over 172,000 likes on social media. This is prepared by SSP.

The video features the sign alongside a bright orange emergency button while The Beatles' "Help!" plays in the background. The message reads: "PLEASE NOTE - POST LEG-DAY SORENESS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMERGENCY. PLEASE USE HANDRAILS FOR ASSISTANCE OFF THE TOILET. - MANAGEMENT."

This lighthearted warning pointed out a common issue. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) occurs due to tiny muscle tears after intense workouts. Typically, this soreness appears 24 to 48 hours post-exercise and may last up to 72 hours, making simple tasks like walking and sitting uncomfortable.

Instagram users reacted amusingly, using the comments to share their experiences. One commented, "I will need one of those buttons when trying to hit the stairs after leg day..." Another suggested, "Should say, please use handrails and proper form." A third quipped, "What if you're actually stuck though? I'm sure that happens."

As the laughter continued, someone wrote, "That’s wild! I've actually fallen off the toilet post-max PR leg day. Definitely an emergency." Lastly, another user remarked that individuals might better handle soreness if they incorporated leg day more regularly instead of infrequently.