9 awesome workout ideas for couples

So here's the idea ditch those expensive chocolates and calorie-loaded romantic dinners and go for one of these couple workouts that are both fun and healthy!

It s 6:00 am and your alarm goes off reminding you to get out of bed and go for a run. But the coziness makes it a herculean task and you slink back into the blankets, putting the task off till tomorrow. Sounds familiar? But what if there were a fun way to keeping fit? Just as going to the movies is more fun when you have company, exercising too is more fun and easier when you have a fitness buddy and who better than your better half to give you company, right? So here s the idea ditch those expensive chocolates and calorie-loaded romantic dinners and go for one of these couple workouts that are both fun and healthy!

Take a hikeFind a weekend getaway close to your city that offers adventurous activities like hiking, rock climbing and rappelling. Camp out by the fire at night and get rejuvenated in the fresh air. Not only will these fun trips pump up your energy levels, but you will also get a chance to get closer to nature. Plan one such activity at least once a month to stay fit and happy.Calories burnt: Assuming a person weighing 60kg is carrying a weight of 19kgs upward, you could burn close to 650 calories.

Go swimmingNot only is it an excellent workout for those muscles but oodles of fun race your partner to see who can cover more laps! Or if you have just made a trip to the gym, take a cool dip together to relax your muscles by floating. Whatever it may be, one can t overlook the fun quotient of a good splash in the water!Calories burnt: For a person weighing 60 kg, it s possible to lose 215 calories in 30 minutes.

Re- cycle your loveOf course we all have had a crazy time cycling all over the town and scraping our knees when we were kids. If it was fun then, it s bound to fun now! Grab yourselves a couple of bicycles and bring the good old days back. Cycling is a great workout for your heart too, so if you can get other couples together, play tag using your bikes. Don t forget your safety gear though!Calories burnt: A 24kmph cycling speed helps you burn nearly 970 calories. Here are the 5 best apps for cycling enthusiasts.

Shake a legWant to work out and learn something new? The answer is simple: Dance! And what could be more romantic an opportunity than V-Day? Surprise the love of your life by enrolling for a Zumba, salsa or jive class. Zap those calories and bring back the pizzazz in your relationship.Calories burnt: An hour long session of Zumba can burn anywhere from 325 to 725 calories. You can also try this Bollywood dance workout with your partner.

Sport this!

If someone asked to choose you between a game of basketball and doing thirty sit-ups, what would you pick? Basketball of course! Why? Because playing is so much more fun than working out, right? Pick up a sport of two, like badminton or tennis or even table tennis. Make it a routine and before you know it you wouldn t be able to go a day without playing!Calories burnt: While an average man burns 345 calories, a woman can burn 590 calories in a game of tennis. You can also enroll yourself in a fitness bootcamp.

Trip on power yogaExplore the spiritual side of love through couple yoga. A new trend in the ancient form of fitness, couple yoga will help you reconnect with each other not just physically but emotionally and spiritually too. And there s no questioning the benefits! It sharpens your mental strength, tones your body and makes you more active.Calories burnt: A 60kg person can use 200 calories in just a 30-minute yoga session.

Get a kick out of it

If you are the kind of twosome that likes to stir things up a bit, then kickboxing is right up your alley. It s fun, playful and a great way to vent that anger.Calories burnt: Just a 15-minute kickboxing session can help you expend 160 calories.

Hit the gym

There are few sights hotter than a woman who lifts weights in the gym!And if she s your woman, then you are one heck of a lucky man. And if not, this is your chance. Working in the gym together will also give you an added boost that is so necessary to help you stick to your routine.Calories burnt: A vigorous 30-minute biking session will burn 390 calories for a person weighing 70kg. And weight lifting will add a further 220 calories.

A great walkA walk or a jog can be a frightfully boring exercise routine but it doesn t need to be. It could be a great way to unwind after a busy day, to have some quality time alone with each other and still maintain a healthy lifestyle. So make a list of songs you can walk or jog too; songs that both of you love and hit the road! Calories burnt: Walking at a medium pace for an hour will help you burn close to 270 calories.So this Valentine s Day, don t just bring in the love, bring in good health as well! Image source: Getty Images

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