Pranksters infuriate gym junkies

There’s nothing more frustrating than having your space invaded at a gym.

And some Aussie pranksters got a hilarious reaction when they tested the patience of fitness freaks in the US with a game of “gym ghosting”.

Sneaking up behind gym equipment users as they worked out, the "pests" began their own routines, almost touching their hapless victims as they pushed weights and stretched out.

And predictably the gym junkies were infuriated and bewildered, with several swearing at the pranksters and looking ready to lash out physically.

"What the f--- are you doing bro?" asked one victim, as the prankster saddled up behind him on a weights bench, with the Australian comically replying: "What you can't do this?"

In another incident, a man gets followed up an escalator simulator at close range, before turning around to angrily question the interloper, before ordering his stalker to "get the f--- out of here".

Despite the obvious stunts, none of the victims appeared aware they were being pranked, which probably underlines how common the problem of space invaders is at gyms.

Of course, we can all sympathise with the hapless victims, but even better enjoy a good laugh at their expense.