Motivating to work out is not always easy, but it’s a lot easier when your significant other’s on board. Studies show that teaming up increases your chances of sticking with an exercise program. Plus, gym dates are a great way to bond and make exercising...dare we say, fun. So whether you’re a chill duo, an outdoorsy couple, or you both easily bore, read on for workouts that you’ll enjoy doing together.

Dancing Kings and Queens

If you love tearing up the dance floor at weddings and nightclubs, then it’s time to start shimmying away some calories at Zumba class. This Latin-inspired, high-energy workout feels more like an hour-long dance party than a workout, so it’s almost impossible not to have fun. Oh, and watching your partner shake their thang to sexy Latin beats can be a major turn-on -- one that’s likely to lead to a second workout later on that night for double the fun and calorie burn.

Other workouts to attack together: salsa dancing, ballroom dancing, Glee Club (available at select Crunch Fitness locations, Crunch.com), hip-hop, or if you’re a little worried about showing off your skills in public, there’s the Dancing with the Stars workout DVD series (Amazon.com)

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