'Couldn't Pump an Air Bed': Boris Johnson Savaged Online Over Recent Gym Visit

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently paid a visit to a branch of a "low-cost fitness chain" called The Gym, in his South Ruislip constituency, with LBC News describing the move as part of his bid to "trim down Britain's waistlines".

While the gym staff reportedly showed Johnson how they are "keeping members safe" amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, he was also seen "pressing dumbbells and testing the strength of his biceps on a preacher curl bench", with the media outlet noting that the prime minister's white shirt and grey tie "stood out among other gym-goers".

"The positive impact of exercise on mental and physical wellbeing cannot be underestimated and it was good to see our members tell the Prime Minister how great it was to be back in the gym", said The Gym Group CEO Richard Darwin. "We know the PM is on his own fitness journey and he's welcome to come back and exercise with us any time."

​A number of social media users, however, did not seem particularly thrilled by Johnson's display, mocking his performance.

​Some also argued that Johnson's attire is probably not something one should wear while exercising.

​Earlier this year, Johnson, who allegedly lost two stone after contracting coronavirus, declared that he had stopped taking a "libertarian" view on whether the government should intervene in the public fight against obesity.