I have been asked repeatedly for ways to motivate husbands, boyfriends, partner, lovers to get interested in fitness. If you're reading FitSugar, chances are high fitness is a priority for you, but here are some tactics to get your significant other to work out.

  • Join a gym together. Tell them you really want to stay fit, and that you need their support to do it. Most gyms offer a deal if you join with a friend.
  • They may need a little push to get them to the gym, so ask if they can meet you there after work. Tell them you're doing weight training and you really need a spotter.
  • If you have a dog work the K9 training angle and tell them that all the dog training books recommend that you walk your dog for at least an hour everyday.
  • Do something active together that's fun, so it doesn't seem like exercise. Go hiking, play tennis, go swimming in the gym pool, or plan a weekend ski trip. Try to do a fun physical activity together at least once a week.

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  • Surprise them and sign both of you up for a Partner Yoga retreat, salsa dance class, or dodgeball team.
  • Treat them to a session with a personal trainer.
  • Convince them to go to a doctor. If they're told that their high blood pressure and extra weight are putting them at risk for a heart attack, it may be just the thing to kick them in the butt and get them moving.
  • If all else fails, cry. Telling them how much you love them and want to live a long life together is sure to be emotional for both of you. Perhaps a tug on the old heart strings will inspire them to get on the healthy boat. I would use this one as a last resort.

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