Lesson: More Fit Friends
Buddy up with some health hench people.
There are two ways to improve and expand your fitness support network:
find a new fit friend; and/or
have some fitness fun with an old friend.
Find a new friend
Try saying hi to someone you meet as part of your regular fitness routine.
Start up a conversation with someone at your gym, or anywhere else you see healthy people frequently. Make eye contact, smile, and be pleasant.
Try a new activity and/or join a meetup group.
Enjoy old friends
Think of who you already know. Partner? Girl/boy friend? Kids? Family members? Friends? Coworkers?
Now, think about how you can spend time with them in a way that is physically active.
Play with your kids at the park.
Go on an "activity date" with your partner or girl/boyfriend—go cycling, dancing, hiking, etc. together.
Walk the dog together as a family.
Meet a friend for a workout or a physical activity outing (such as a fun class) instead of dinner/drinks.
Have "walking meetings" with your coworkers—solve your company problems outside during a brisk stroll.
Set up intramural sports at work.
If your family and friends aren't super-sporty, don't despair. Even a gentle stroll around the mall or ramble to the local coffee shop counts.
