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Dogs and cats are refusing to let their humans work out at home, and it's pretty hilarious

"Play with me instead."

Nicole Gallucci

on March 25, 2020

Dogs and cats are refusing to let their humans work out at home, and it's pretty hilarious

Everyone handles self-isolation differently, but many find it helpful to establish some sort of daily routine.

For those who enjoy regularly working out — or who have decided to give exercising a try because they won't be moving around as much — a routine could be as simple as setting aside a time each day to work out in the house.

Since people in the U.S. and around the world are being asked to stay home as part of a large social distancing effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus (which results in the respiratory disease COVID-19,) more and more people are working out indoors.

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There are a bunch of free workout services, fitness apps, and YouTube channels that can help you stay active in the comfort of your own home, but if you have a pet exercising indoors might not be so simple.

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Turns out, household pets like dogs and cats aren't huge fans of giving their humans space to work out. So when pet owners attempt to do yoga, jump rope, or do push-ups at home, their animals keep interrupting.

People have recently started documenting their failed workouts on social media, and luckily for us, many have shared photos and videos of their furry gym buddies. Please enjoy, and always remember to check for pets before you squat.

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These pets just want to play, so be sure to give them some attention and perhaps try to safely incorporate them into your exercise routine.

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Nicole Gallucci

Nicole is a Senior Editor at Mashable. She primarily covers entertainment and digital culture trends, and in her free time she can be found watching TV, sending voice notes, or going viral on Twitter for admiring knitwear. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemichele5.