This weekend I went out on a hike with my fiance and my dog. I had a great time... it didn't feel like exercise, but I felt it the next day. Exercise just snuck up on me. If you enjoy spending time with a certain person or people, make the time you spend together something active and you'll get a double treat... spending time with someone you like and exercise. I used to fall into the trap of sitting on the couch and watching tv or video games with friends... it didn't matter what we did we always had fun... so why not make it active?!?

I agree with this post. Sometimes when I am out on a hike or doing something active with friends, it rarely ever feels like actual exercise!

I confess to saying that I consider workouts as a "fun thing" here in this forum. When I said that it is fun, I never meant going out with friends and riding a bike in a leisurely pace.

Workouts need to have intensity, focus and real determination. If you go with a 'goofy' friend to workout seriously, you better be ready for a long time of disappointment.