This Viral Cat vs Treadmill Moment Is The Best Thing You’ll See Today
Meet Oliver, the walking pad champion of the feline world.
This fluffy ball lives with his human, Ovya Barani, who got herself a walking pad to work up some steps while on the clock.
But little did she know, she’d soon have a four-legged gym buddy ready to hustle right alongside her.
Oliver wasn’t always a treadmill star. A couple of years ago, his mom walked into a local humane society. She wasn’t looking for a cat, but something pulled her in.
That “something” turned out to be a tiny, talkative kitten who looked right into her heart and basically said, You’re mine now. That was Oliver.
From the start, he had big Leo energy: confident, charming, and just a little dramatic. And now? He’s living up to it in style, literally.
This cat walks the treadmill in cozy little sweaters like he owns the runway. Or… walk-way.
The first time it happened, Ovya was doing her usual steps when she felt a soft nudge. Two tiny paws had climbed up behind her, curious and determined.
Instead of chasing bugs or lounging in a sunbeam, Oliver wanted to walk. And once he got the hang of it, he was all in.
Now it’s their daily routine.
The morning starts with Oliver sipping his water (only from the sink, of course), handling his cat business, and then settling right onto the walking pad.
He waits patiently while Ovya makes her coffee and once that pad starts moving, so does he.
He’s got it all down: a warm-up, a few bursts of speed, a break, another run. He’s even clocking in some great speeds, as his mom shared in an interview:
“Whenever I walk on it, I’ll walk on the left; he’ll walk on the right. That’s our routine now. Slowly, I would raise the speed on it. Now he can max out the speed and sprint at 3.8 mph, but not for very long.”
Their followers on TikTok are obsessed. Every video of Oliver’s treadmill time, especially when he’s rocking one of his signature sweaters, draws in millions of views.
Fans can’t get enough of his little routines, his stylish outfits, and the serious look on his face.
They call his stride sassy, graceful, even a little diva-like. And they’re not wrong.
The best part is that this little routine has inspired Ovya too. Thanks to her cat, she’s in the best shape she’s ever been, as she shared:
“I’ve gotten in the best shape of my life since he started doing this. I can’t be outrun by a cat. It’s crazy. He doesn’t really take days off, which is actually insane. Every single morning, he’ll want to get on.”
Oliver doesn’t need music. He doesn’t need treats. He just walks with purpose. But if a bird flits past the window? Well, treadmill time’s over. Gotta chase that dream (or, well, that bird).
Ovya’s been sharing their journey on TikTok for the last few months and everyone is cheering him on.
Oliver doesn’t know he’s famous. To him, it’s not about the views; it’s just his favorite way to start the day.
A little walk, some quality time with his human, and a whole lot of love packed into those tiny steps.
