If your normal date night involves flipping through Netflix, cracking open a bottle of wine and cuddling next to your sweetie through a marathon of Breaking Bad, perhaps it’s time for a change of pace.Rev things up with these physically active date ideas that will get your hearts pumping — in more ways than one.
Try Roller-skating:You probably loved to skate as a kid (who didn’t?), but believe it or not, it’s twice as fun as an adult. Hit the rink at night for some throwback jams and mood lighting (skating rinks are known for both of these things), and try to impress your date with a few spins (and the ability to laugh at yourself when you fall!). If that’s not enough to get you dusting off the old skates, consider this: Thirty minutes around the rink burns almost 500 calories (based on an average 150-pound person).
Share Your Knowledge: So you’re into yoga and he’s into weightlifting. Try swapping skills and playing personal trainer for a day. Watching your partner play teacher is pretty fun, and you’ll both get to experience a new and challenging workout.
Try Something New Together:Attending a new exercise class can be intimidating; it’s a lot more fun to go with someone you know. So why not hit up CrossFit for the first time, or try that intense boot camp in the park? At the very least you’ll be able to bond over the experience — and your “Oh my goodness! This is sohard!” glances.
Play One-on-One:Make use of public tennis and basketball courts for a fun — and entirely free — date. Half an hour of tennis burns 200 calories, while an intense game of hoops will burn around 250 calories.
Climb a Mountain: Get outside and explore your area’s state and federal parks. Hike a trail, go whitewater rafting or bike up a mountain. Your adventurous outing could blast anywhere from 300 to 600 calories an hour.
Complete a 5K:The couple that wakes up at 5 a.m. to race 3.1 miles together stays together (or so we’ve heard!). Toeing the starting line is a celebration of weeks of training. Race each other (winner gets a back massage!) or cross the finish line holding hands; either way, accomplishing a race together will feel great.
Take a Dance Class: Nothing is quite as romantic as a steamy salsa. Sign up for dance classes and learn a few new moves while you hold your sweetie close. Added bonus? You burn about 450 calories an hour in the process.
Tag! You’re It:If your man is more into video games than the foxtrot, head to the nearest laser tag facility to up his ante. You’ll run, dodge and lunge while attempting to shoot him dead. If your trigger finger is more accurate than his, you might even win his gaming heart.
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