6 Fun and Easy Weekend Exercises

Weekends are well-earned, and the last thing most of us want to do is pound the pavement or hit the gym. But what if exercise was actually fun? Check out these six unexpected activities that'll have you working up a sweat — and grab your significant other, since just about anything is enjoyable when it involves friendly competition.

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Get Your Game On

Air hockey and Ping-Pong are two activities that are fun and don't require a lot of physical aptitude but really work up a sweat. Head to an arcade or a bar with either of these games and challenge each other to a match.

Be the Cat's Meow

Head to an animal shelter and spend an hour or two playing with the cats and dogs. Their furry faces and rambunctious personalities will make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, plus it's a real bonding experience.

Feel the Rhythm

Take a dance lesson — salsa, swing, or even ballroom. You'll enjoy learning a new skill while breaking a sweat on the dance floor. Take your newly acquired moves to the nearest club afterward if you're both up for it.

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Get Physical

Try jujitsu. This Brazilian martial art gets your heart rate up by having you roll around on a mat in pairs. Or, plain wrestling will work, too. Set a timer and see how many times you can pin each other in 15 minutes.
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Rock Out

Take a wall-climbing class together. You'll get a great view of each other's tushies for an hour while toning your arms and legs.
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Take It to the Store

Food shopping isn't the most exciting chore in our routines, so amp up the fun factor by challenging your guy to a supermarket-sweep race. Divide the shopping list in half and see who can collect their share of the groceries first. The loser has to cook dinner.
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