Party Yourself Fit
By April 12
Working out by yourself has its perks–you can wear whatever you want, listen to your favorite music, and laugh at yourself when you lose your balance doing that one-footed yoga pose. But sometimes it’s nice to get your friends in on the action and turn your workout into a party. Literally! You can hire fitness instructors to come to your house and show you and your friends some moves, or you can save yourself some dough and lead it yourself.
Here are some tips for throwing a successful fitness party:
- Give your party a theme. It can be anything from Bollywood to retro aerobics. Choose activities and food to match the theme. You can even look the part with henna tattoos or leg warmers. Have fun with it! Just make sure you’re comfortable and able to move around in what you’re wearing.
- Serve healthy snacks and beverages so you and your friends can refuel when it’s time for a break.
- Rent some workout DVDs or ask your friends to bring some. If your cable service includes a fitness channel, you can also record workout routines on TV.
- Learn your own moves, then create a routine where you’re the instructor. Shout out cheesy phrases like “Feel the burn!” and “Work those booties!” to amp up your friends.
- Choose music to match each workout. If you’re planning an upbeat exercise routine like dancing or aerobics, play something that will get you moving like Shakira or Lady Gaga. New age music and nature sounds are good for low-intensity workouts like yoga and stretching.
- Play a multi-player video game that doesn’t include parking your carcass on the couch, like Just Dance or Wii Fit Plus. Ask your friends to bring extra controllers and equipment, or take turns playing.
Fitness parties don’t have to take place at your house, either. You can have just as much fun being active at the bowling alley or skating rink. Laser tag and paintball are also fun ideas for fitness parties.
Have you ever been to a fitness party? What was it like?
Photos from: lululemon_athletica and ADoseofShipBoy
