If you\u2019re constantly vying for victory in various forms of friendly competition with your partner, why not turn this into an opportunity for exercise? Racquet sports such as squash, tennis, badminton and even table tennis can be excellent opportunities for vital aerobic exercise alongside developing improvements in hand-eye coordination.<\/p>\n
A few matches at the tennis club will burn a lot of calories, just make sure your competition is friendly and your matches aren\u2019t too hotly contested – you don\u2019t want to go all John McEnroe on your significant other after a contentious call!<\/p>\n
Running: great for goal-setting<\/strong><\/p>\n Running is a great way to achieve goals together – as you\u2019ll be able to motivate each other through difficult moments in a lengthy jog. Going one step further and signing up as a couple to a 10k or half-marathon might seem like a big commitment, but give yourself plenty of time and train smartly, and you\u2019ll be able to point to a big achievement that you completed together – even before your wedding day.<\/p>\n Even without a race to train for, going for a jog can be the ideal way to de-stress after a long day planning the intricacies of your wedding – so it\u2019s well worth considering even just for that purpose!<\/p>\n HIIT: feel the burn<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to look trim in your suit or svelte in your wedding dress, HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) might be for you. Typically conducted in gym classes, this type of workout aims to burn calories quickly – and after a few of these sessions over a period of a few months, you\u2019ll certainly feel the benefit.<\/p>\n While not necessarily fun<\/em>, HIIT workouts get results when combined with a high-protein, low-fat diet – and the endorphin rush after such a session is certainly worth it.<\/p>\n Cycling: explore together<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite being on the more gentle end of the exercise spectrum, cycling tones and burns calories all the same. Set aside a weekend to explore your local area by bike – websites such as Sustrans<\/a><\/u> have a good selection of routes suitable for all abilities, no matter where you are in the UK. Be sure to have all the correct cycling equipment<\/a><\/u> before you set off, from spare inner tubes to Co2 canisters and beyond.<\/p>\n After all, there\u2019s nothing worse than being stuck miles from home with a broken bike, so make sure it doesn\u2019t happen and you\u2019ll have yourself a new hobby to do together where you\u2019ll see some beautiful countryside and burn calories at the same time.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/everton-vila-140207-unsplash-1000x667.jpg\")
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