Leg Day

Definition

The most feared day in the gym calendar, responsible for more canceled plans than any holiday. Skipping it is the fitness world's original sin, yet somehow everyone's legs look suspiciously fresh on Monday morning.

Example Usage

"I did leg day yesterday and now I'm walking like a baby giraffe on roller skates. The stairs in my house have become my nemesis and the toilet seat is my Everest."

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