21 Fun Date Ideas for Bodybuilding Couples
Making date night fun and healthy at the same time has never been easier because leading a healthy lifestyle is so mainstream nowadays that you can choose from a plethora of date ideas and spend some quality time together while being as active as ever. Bodybuilder dating may sound taxing on the body, but in reality, it can be extremely entertaining for fitness couples to go on dates that make their hearts pound in more ways than one. Below we suggest our top 21 date ideas for bodybuilding couples that include high intensity and low-key activities for every mood and fitness level.
#1: Snorkelling
Snorkelling lets you and your loved one experience a whole new world under water. It’s a romantic and intimate date idea that combines exploration with a workout, making it a perfect choice for a physically active couple.
#2: Mud Run
A mud run is an obstacle course that will challenge your stamina, endurance, strength, and confidence. You and your partner don’t necessarily have to win the race, but finishing it will be a great bonding experience. Plus, you wouldn’t believe the effort you’d have to put into it to compete!
#3: Ice Skating
Ice skating is one of the most romantic date ideas for fitness couples, probably because the ice skating rink serves as a backdrop to a storyline in almost every romantic holiday movie. Skating with your partner will prove to be a phenomenal workout that you can top off with some hot cocoa at a nearby café for a perfect active winter date.
#4: Tubing
Tubing on the lake behind a boat is a hilarious date idea for anyone with enough upper body strength and love of the water. You and your beau will definitely feel the burn in your arms and core the next day so you can skip the gym afterwards and go straight home for a relaxing night in.
#5: Paddleboarding
If you get a hang of tubing, the next logical move is to try paddleboarding as a couple. You can each have your own board or join forces on one. This will be a total body workout and a fun way to spend some quality time together. Paddleboarding requires a skill set that you can acquire after a few tries so that you can fully enjoy this activity and look like the pros.
#6: Partner Kayak
If you don’t feel like spending too much time learning a new skill, partner kayaking and canoeing are super easy and just as physically demanding as paddleboarding. Rent a kayak for an afternoon and enjoy a day in the sun with your partner as you work out your upper body to stay ripped.
#7: Rock Climbing
Use every muscle in your body to see some amazing sights or check out indoor rock climbing nearby. You can go on a group rock climbing trip or make it an affair for two. If you have a weekend to spare, find an out-of-town rock climbing sight and hit the road!
#8: Skiing
Whether you live in an area that has natural slopes in the winter or you need to find a man-made resort, skiing is a great total body workout that is a fun date idea for a bodybuilding couple. If you find skiing not engaging enough, couple’s tubing is a popular alternative for all ages and personality types.
#9: Biking
If you’re looking for activities that require a nicer weather, look no further than biking. Biking together can be a high intensity workout or a low key afternoon ride through the park. Check out the best trails in the area or explore your town’s nooks on a bike together with your sweetheart for a romantic yet physically demanding date.
#10: Running
When you’re in the mood for a full-blown workout but would rather spend time with your partner than hit the gym, go for a run around the neighbourhood together. Set a goal and prepare for a local 5k marathon, and run together every evening or every other evening to achieve it and bond in the process.
#11: Theme Parks
Explore a theme park with your date if you’re adrenaline junkies and get in a full day of walking and thrill-seeking. Try out a demanding roller coaster ride together and relax at the water park afterwards. Spend a full day out in the sun working on your tan and sharing a few hysterical laughs with your partner.
#12: Walking the Dogs
Not every date for a bodybuilding couple has to be physically demanding. Some dates can be low key and still beneficial to your physical health. Your pooch will thank you when you take him for a quick spin around the block, and you’ll get some fresh air when you leave the house even if it’s just for half an hour. If you don’t have a dog, you can go and visit a local shelter and walk one of the rescue dogs as part of canine adoption campaigns that many shelters promote.
#13: Miniature Golf
Miniature golf is a classic date idea because it allows you to set your own pace and add some healthy competition to your relationship. You can play miniature golf together all year long and couple it with a romantic bike ride or a homemade dinner for two.
#14: Be a Tourist for a Day
Explore the sights and landmarks of your city and be a couple of tourists for a day. Visit the local museums or the most hyped restaurant in town, and enjoy an afternoon of light cardio and some quality time spent with your loved one.
#15: Visit the Farmer’s Market
Shopping for produce together is quite romantic, especially if you plan on making a healthy meal together when you get home. You’d be doing your bit to support the local economy, spend the morning walking outside and getting some fresh air, and ensuring you eat a healthy meal later on as well.
#16: Hiking
If you’re both fitness buffs, hiking may not sound challenging or interesting enough, but the beauty of hiking is that it can be as intense as you want it to be. If you’re not comfortable with low key hikes around town, and want something more demanding, how about an overnight hiking trip? Local nature conservations and hiking enthusiasts are a great source of information if you feel extra adventurous!
#17: Dancing
Burn some serious calories as you bust a move on the dance floor with your partner. If you feel you need to brush up on your dance skills, sign up for a couple’s dance class and turn this workout into a date a couple of times a week.
#18: Pillow Fights
The only spontaneous ‘date’ idea on this list, a pillow fight ensures a quick cardio and a whole lot of laughs, which is pretty much a perfect start to your day. You can get a few personalized pillows for an extra touch, and don’t forget to follow up with a breakfast in bed.
#19: Home Improvement Project
Spend a day with your partner tackling a home improvement project and cross off accomplishing something together. Check out Pinterest or other such places for design ideas, and do a master bedroom makeover that you’ll both get to enjoy later.
#20: Yoga
Doing yoga increases strength, flexibility, and awareness through meditation. Couple’s yoga requires cooperation and balance, and you have to work together to reach a fitness goal. Join a yoga studio or try a few YouTube yoga channels to create a workout at home tailored especially for you. If you want to expand your date after the workout, prepare a light meal together in the kitchen that you’ll enjoy in front of the TV later.
#21: Gaming
Although gaming isn’t usually associated with any real physical activity, true gamers at heart actually know that there are plenty of video games out there that promote fitness and fun competitions. You can invite your friends over for a few hours of Wii Tennis or Boxing, and make it a fun night in.
