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A big complaint about exercising is that most people just don't have time. Well, you definitely have the time when you're doing time. Some real prisons might have actual gyms, especially white collar prisons. However, this trope usually involves the prisoners working out in their own cells, often in secret - especially if it's preparing for busting out. Characters who're already tough as nails might use the time to read a lot of books. So the lesson is, however you go in, fictional prison is a Badass Bookworm factory. Compare/Contrast Training Montage and Prison Riot.

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  • A big complaint about exercising is that most people just don't have time. Well, you definitely have the time when you're doing time. Some real prisons might have actual gyms, especially white collar prisons. However, this trope usually involves the prisoners working out in their own cells, often in secret - especially if it's preparing for busting out. Characters who're already tough as nails might use the time to read a lot of books. So the lesson is, however you go in, fictional prison is a Badass Bookworm factory. Compare/Contrast Training Montage and Prison Riot.
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  • A big complaint about exercising is that most people just don't have time. Well, you definitely have the time when you're doing time. Some real prisons might have actual gyms, especially white collar prisons. However, this trope usually involves the prisoners working out in their own cells, often in secret - especially if it's preparing for busting out. Since feeding prisoners costs money and prisoners are considered the scum of society, they are often given a diet which is barely enough to sustain life, especially in stories set in ancient times or in societies with a harsh government. This means it can sometimes require Willing Suspension of Disbelief if a character actually manages to physically bulk up in prison. However, it's believable if all they're doing is cutting the flab, exercising the muscles they've already got, and getting some very interactive lessons in learning how to fight dirty. Characters who're already tough as nails might use the time to read a lot of books. So the lesson is, however you go in, fictional prison is a Badass Bookworm factory. Compare/Contrast Training Montage and Prison Riot. Examples of Prisons Are Gymnasiums include:
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