Anytime you are going to hang out with someone you haven't seen for a while - do something active. Take a walk, go bowling - whatever. So often, our social time revolves around food - switch it up!
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Also - if you call up a friend and they can't hang out with you, schedule a workout time right then and there with them for the future. Don't say "ok, sometime next week" - pick a date, pick an activity, and chisel it in stone. This will add accountability AND variety to your workouts!
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The next time you're out for a walk in the park make use of the park benches you pass. At the 1st bench do 5 step-ups for each leg...at the next one do 5 tricep dips, then try push-ups off a bench, then seated leg lifts... Just keep alternating. You'll get a full workout by the end of your walk
If you're tired of your workout routine start working out with a friend. Statistics show that you have a 30% higher success rate while working out in a group or with a friend!
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If you're a member of a gym, ask for a buddy pass to help get your friend started. The gym will usually issue your friend a free one week pass. Usually at the end of the month your local gym will have great deals on memberships, so help your friend get started and they'll help you to keep going!!
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