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You and your partner can get fit together at home. These workouts use little space and no gym. They let you move, laugh and challenge each other. Each session lasts twenty to forty minutes. You can adjust the effort to fit your fitness levels. The moves range from calm to high energy. They give you time to talk while you exercise. Try one this week to see how it feels.
Action
Clear space on the floor. Stand facing each other and match simple yoga poses. Try tree pose while holding hands for balance. Move on to warrior pose side by side. Hold each one for twenty seconds. This improves your balance and gets you moving in sync.
Pro-Tip
Start with easier poses if you are new to yoga. Focus on breathing together during each hold.
Spicy Twist
Hold a pose and lean in for a kiss before you release it.
Action
Choose five exercises such as squats, push ups, lunges, planks and jumping jacks. Perform each one for thirty seconds before moving to the next. Complete the full list three times. Take turns picking the order of the moves.
Pro-Tip
Keep a water bottle close by. Modify the moves if needed to match your current fitness level.
Spicy Twist
The person who finishes their set first gets to choose what happens next.
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Lie on the floor facing each other. Do crunches at the same time and count them out loud. Try passing a pillow between your feet. Complete three sets of fifteen reps each.
Pro-Tip
Use a pillow instead of a ball if you do not have one. Keep your lower back on the floor.
Spicy Twist
The person who does fewer reps owes the other a back rub later.
Action
Get in push up position facing each other. See who can do more in one minute. Rest then switch to plank hold for another minute. Record your scores to beat next time.
Pro-Tip
Do them on your knees if full push ups are too hard. Keep good form to avoid injury.
Spicy Twist
The winner of each round gets to pick the next exercise.
Action
Stand on one leg and hold hands with your partner for support. Time how long you can stay up. Switch legs and try again. Do this four times on each side.
Pro-Tip
Start near a wall so you can catch yourself if needed. Focus on a point in front of you.
Spicy Twist
Try the pose without holding hands once you get better at it.
Action
Run in place or do high knees for thirty seconds then walk in place for thirty seconds. Repeat this pattern ten times. Add arm movements to make it harder on your upper body.
Pro-Tip
Use a timer on your phone to keep the intervals accurate. Drink water between rounds.
Spicy Twist
Compete to see who can lift their knees higher during the fast parts.
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Final Tip
Pick a few of these workouts to try with your partner. They make fitness easier and more enjoyable when done together at home. You will likely look forward to the next session.
Common Questions
The close contact and competition add a playful element to the exercise.
Most cost nothing since you use items you already have at home.
Do them in the evening when you both are free from work.
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