Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and many of us can’t wait to receive our flowers, balloons, and of course the chocolates. While these things have become pretty synonymous with Valentine’s Day, perhaps there are healthier ways of spending February 14. After all, working out in pairs is a great way of spending quality time together, embracing common interests, which offers a deeper bond. Check out these :
Partnered Pull-Ups
There are plenty of women who tackle pull-ups, making use of the pull-up machines. While it’s a great tool, the pull-up machine doesn’t provide you with the maximum effort you could be having by doing them without the machine. If your valentine isn’t ready to go out on their own, in regards to pull-ups, this is a great chance for you to assist her, and possibly even get closer to her.
Ice Skating
It’s the heart of winter, and you’d like to take your better half out on an outdoor adventure, but you’re finding yourself torn on what to do. Consider taking your lovely lady ice skating. Ice skating is fun, athletic, and can be very romantic. Hold hands to keep each other balanced, or gracefully help each other up if there is a fall. Embrace each other, and enjoy the moment. Not to mention, a 155 pound woman skating slowly burns approximately 387 calories per hour.
Go Hiking
Hiking is a great way to not only enjoy the outdoors together but it also provides you with the means to get a great workout which will aid in increasing your heart rate. Hike a few miles, long enough to get the blood flowing. Be sure to laugh and have fun along the way. Don’t forget to grab something like the Vapur .7L Element Collapsible Water Bottle, as hiking can make you thirsty. Enjoy your outdoor adventure together but don’t hike too far, romantic surprises awaits you.
Dance the Night Away
What better way to get close to your other half than a nice Valentine’s Day Dance? Dancing is a great way to get the heart rate going. It’s also a great bonding experience, whether you’re on the club dance floor, or simply in the living room in front of the fire place. Enjoy one another’s time, and laugh. Remember, laughing is healthy for the heart, while dancing has the ability to burn up to 300 calories per hour.
Couple’s Yoga
Couple’s yoga is a great trust building routine. In addition to building trust, you strengthen your relationship. Partner Yoga enhances and cultivates relationships. Studies have shown that pheromones are heightened during exercise, making it easy to be drawn closer together during routines. Roll out your Aurorae Northern Lights Yoga Mat, and show your partner what you’re made of.
Partner Toss
While sitting down and facing your partner, with your knees bent and toes touching, hold a medicine ball to your chest. Keeping the spine long and sitting up on your sitting bones, have both of you hinge back slightly until you feel your abs engage. Hold that position as you throw the ball back and forth. Your partner will catch. Repeat back and forth for 30 to 60 seconds. Pause for 15 seconds, and then repeat 2 to 3 times.
Partner Rows
For this exercise, you can use a chair, a stability ball or just get into a deep squat or lunging position for added leg burn. The only additional equipment required is exercise tubing or an exercise band. Your partner holds the elastic, providing the resistance, and you pull – squeezing your shoulder blades back and keeping your core tight and back straight. Do a few reps and switch, allowing your partner to do a few.
Don’t just strengthen your muscles, but strengthen your bond and your hearts at the same time. Have fun exercising, and have a Happy, Fit Valentine’s Day!