22 Animals Training for the Olympics

 By 
Brian Koerber
 on 
22 Animals Training for the Olympics
Credit: Dmitriy K.

It's crunch time. The 2014 Winter Olympics arrive shortly, so naturally, Olympians are cramming their last bit of training between getting fitted for opening ceremony outfits and worrying for their safety.

Not to feel left out, cute animals around the world have hit the gym to prep for the big competition. Cats and dogs are hopping on the treadmill, while hamsters have inexplicably taken to SoulCycle. Of course, it's not just fluffy animals gearing up. Sources say that gyms have experienced a resurgence in turtle-robics.

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Cheer for these fur-ocious animal athletes that deserve a spot in Sochi.

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