It Takes 2 to Tango! As much as we love our solo workouts, sometimes it can be fun to shake up the routine by bringing a buddy along for the ride. This February, why not experiment with partner workouts? for two people. There are plenty of videos that can guide you, too. Just double-check that they’re coming from a certified instructor or studio before you imitate them in order to avoid 3 WORKOUTS TO TRY WITH A PARTNER
unsafe practices. If you’re not comfortable being that intimate with your buddy, try attending a regular yoga class together or flowing through a video at home side by side. Dance the Night Away Taking a dance class together is a great way to bond as a couple and get your heart rate up at the same time! If you’re heading out with your significant other, you could go the traditional route and try a ballroom class, or turn up the heat with a salsa or tango lesson. If you’re planning to work out with a friend, you can still do any of the above, or check out your local gym for a near-dance option like Zumba. Popping in a video and doing a class together at home is a great option, too, if you aren’t ready to get your groove on in public. A Workout on 2 Wheels This is an oldie but a goodie: Go on a bike adventure together! The great thing about
Duo exercise can be a lot of fun with your spouse, but if your romantic partner isn’t up for a sweat session, you can invite a friend instead! Just remember, these workouts should make you feel good, not self-conscious, so if you’d rather keep your movements private for now, that’s fine, too — tuck these tips in your back pocket for another day. If you have a partner in mind, try one of these options. Couples Yoga Couples yoga sometimes gets a bad rap, but it’s fun, we promise! If you’re a yoga beginner, try looking through the schedules of studios near you for couples classes, which encourage partners to help each other stretch and balance in poses designed
biking is that you can push yourself as hard as you’d like and even chat with your partner while you pedal. Try taking a spin through your neighborhood, around town, or on a nature trail to combine a good workout with fresh air. Last but not least, don’t forget that you always, always have a workout partner in Danette. Over the years, Danette has filmed dozens of exercise videos you can follow along with. Head to your membership site, members.fitrise.com, to check them out.
INSP IRAT ION 8 Danette May’s Lotus Journal
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