Traditional date ideas consist of movies, restaurants or going out for dessert, and unfortunately none of those activities promote a healthy lifestyle. And if you are trying to get into shape and shed a few pounds, you have to eliminate opportunities for getting off track. That means to stop using date nights as an excuse to treat yourself. There are plenty of fun date ideas that will not only strengthen the bond between the two of you but also your body and muscles.
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1. Try out Rock Climbing to Burn Calories While Having Some Thrilling Fun
As a way of switching things up, take your significant other for a climb up the wall! Rock climbing is a great cardiovascular workout that can approximately burn around 500-900 calories in an hour if breaks are kept to a minimum. It also guarantees you an experience that your body won’t let you forget for several days after. So give your upper body a work out the fun way!
2. Get on a Boat or Go Kayaking. the Water and Scenery Makes It Less of a Chore
What is more romantic than getting on a boat or going kayaking with your significant other close to sunset? You’ll be able to enjoy beautiful scenery, spend some quality time isolated by water and really work out your arm muscles! Plus this type of activity is usually really affordable, good for the soul, mind, and your wallet!
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3. Bike in the Park or along the Beach: Classic Activities That Are Also Healthy!
Biking is a really great workout that burns about 483 calories per hour on average and seems like an effortless way to get in shape. Rent a few bikes and cycle across the city or ride on the boardwalk and enjoy the atmosphere! You’ll be able to chat, learn more about each other and burn off your breakfast. Now that’s what I call multi-tasking.
4. Hold Hands While Ice-skating: the Perfect Way to Be Romantic and Keep Your Balance!
During the winter season it’s a lot harder to do something that is physically demanding. The weather outside prevents you from enjoying the outdoors and all you want to do is snuggle up in a blanket and marathon your favorite shows. However, hibernation is not for us, so one way to take advantage of the winter season is to go ice-skating. It’s a fun activity that gets your heart going and motivates you to go outside!
5. Take a Hike for a Beautiful View and the Natural Setting Will Add to Your Romance
If you happen to know nearby trails that are available to the public, take up hiking with your man or woman! Add a little adventure to your relationship and explore the outdoors. You never know what you might see or what memories you’ll make, but it will definitely be something different from what you would get from a date at the movie theater.
6. Soak up the Sun at the Beach or the Pool: Relaxing on a Date is What It’s All about
Swimming is all in all a great exercise that works out all of the parts of your body without you even realizing it. So spend the day near the water and make sure to spend a good fraction of the time swimming instead of tanning to really make it count as an exercise for the day.
7. Take a Class Together: Be Proactive Whilst You Spend Quality Time
If your significant other is just as into working out as you are, don’t be afraid to ask him or her to join you at a fitness class. It can be a bonding experience that can turn into a tradition in your relationship. And please don’t be afraid to break a sweat, you’ll look good no matter what!
8. Get out on the Dance Floor, Burn Calories and Bump & Grind!
A lot of guys immediately clam up at the thought of dancing, but if you can persuade your man to hit the dance floor with you, then it is honestly one of the most fun and easiest ways to burn some calories. It doesn’t feel like exercise in the slightest, and it means you can up close and personal with each other!
9. Wash the Car: It Turns a Chore in to a Fun Time
Washing the car might not seem like a dream date, but there is a lot of heavy lifting and scrubbing to be done and once the hose comes out the day can become as wet and wild as you want it to! You can act out one of the hundred of sexy car wash scenes that always happen in teen rom-coms!
10. Go Kite Flying: Relive Your Childhood and Build Some Arm Muscle!
This kind of date can combine the crafts of building a kite and then the childish fun of actually going out and seeing your creations take to the air. If you save this date idea for a really windy day, then you would be surprised just how much of an arm workout flying a big kit can be! Also, you will be doing some walking to find the perfect hill top spot!
11. Paint a Room, Because Overalls Are an Iconic Symbol of Sexy Date Night!
How many times have you seen an innocent room painting session turn in to a full on romantic paint fight session on the movies? Why not try it out for yourself? You’ll be getting a good arm workout, will be on your feet for a long time, and you can end the evening with a super fun roll out in your paint covered clothes!
12. Split a Dessert: Sharing is Sexy and You’ll Be Eating Less
Splitting a delicious fudge sundae is inherently romantic. There is something about dipping spoons with your loved one that makes for a really cute end to a date meal, and the best part is that you are only eating half the calories you normally would!
13. Get in on the Latest Craze and Go Hunting for Pokémon!
The recent success of Pokémon Go has got lots of people up and walking around more than they ever have, so why not combine this in a fun date and take your man on the hunt for Pikachu and the gang. You can connect over fun childhood nostalgia and get fit at the same time!
Say no to sedentary dates and spice things up by incorporating healthy habits into your relationship. Not only will this aid both of you in looking your best but it will also provide with more variety in the experiences that you share.
This article was written in conjunction with editor Neecey Beresford
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Wendy: Yeah just go out and do something
peony: Or just go walking...
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