What's your attitude towards exercise dates?

[Anonymous]

Like when you go running together or play squash, or do other activities like that?

[Anonymous]

I remember listening to this guy talk about how he wouldn't tell a date that they were going to do something like a hike or rollerblade or biking or whatever, so the date would show up looking like they were going out to eat because they had no clue, and then he would spring it on them just to see how they would react. I thought this was awful to just spring that on someone, but his theory was that the ones that were cool with the sudden change and with getting dirty/sweaty on the date, were the ones he would be more interested in then some girl who freaked out about her hair, make-up, and outfit.

[CaliAttorneyGuy]

Lol. The girl I like loves to get dolled up and wear a dress. I would never do that to her. But she can definitely be spontaneous and suggest things like taking a short road trip to go check something out.

[Opinion Owner]

@CaliAttorneyGuy I didn't get this guys theory and I don't think he understands women at all. We spend a lot of time getting ready and of course if you say we're going on a hike, you get ready differently for that then you would a dinner date, so to just theorize that the ones that complained were awful and superficial is stupid, and I gather if she did the same in reverse, like hey we're going on a hike, but oh wait, no we're going to a GALA in your shorts and t-shirts where the CEO of your company will be there...I mean, really, give me a break.

[CaliAttorneyGuy]

Yeah, I think everyone (men and women) test people they're interested in at least a little bit, but that's a bizarre one for me. I've never known a man to do something like that, and it would never occur to me to do something like that. Seems like a dumb type of test/deal breaker to me, but to each their own I guess.

[Opinion Owner]

@CaliAttorneyGuy Definitely agree, men and women test each other, but I'd think you'd give it a second before you try and determine who someone is the minute you meet them, but you're right, to each their own.

[236color]

That's a shitty thing to do to anyone. If you're doing something that requires particular clothing, let them know. If a date NEVER wants to do anything physically active, it's probably a deal breaker for me. But it's not fair to expect her to go on a bike ride if she e didn't know to dress for it.

[A_Bell]

Unless it is something like tennis it looks better on paper than in practicality. If you aren't closely matched, exercising with someone is a drag.

I was an athlete and great runner, most guys wouldn't keep up with me in my cruising speed, unless they were a runner and they would dust me. Not fun. I prefer to workout alone, but love playing tennis friendlies with anyone who's at least intermediate because light rallies are fun enough.

[Inbox]

Definitely a no, unless you’re already dating or have been on quite a few dates and have had sex already: how can you build attraction when you’re focusing on multiple things at once?

Is it “fun”? Yes. Does it actually build attraction to the person? It’s a gamble. When I go on a date, I’m there to get to know her only.

[coachTanthony]

It's not a bad idea for the 3rd or 4th date. No woman wants to go hiking on a trail alone with someone they just met lol

[provokeesmokee]

Fucking love them. I love rock climbing and martial arts, and try to bring my dates to them.

So far only the one exgf came out, kept up, and we had a very fun time.

I find them super fun. They're typically less expensive than dining dates, you have a lot of occasion to talk, and you can show off for each other. Plus, I'm a physical person and usually sports activities bring me closer to others.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Like, if it was a game or something it would make more sense than saying “Hey, let’s go for a jog!” Mostly just because I hate exercise and I hate running and I don’t want to spend a date working out in front of someone. A game at least seems a bit more fun.

[TalkWithoutSpeaking]

I think it's fine but depends on if you think exercise is something individual and personal and not something you share with other people.
For me meditation especially and exercise sometimes are activities of alone time. They're work on myself where I need to make it an intimate ritual.

If I ever work out or do yoga or run with my girlfriend sometime, then that will be because I feel like she is close enough to me that I don't consider it an invasion of my personal space and time.

[petitedollbabee]

Depends on the exercise. If they invited me to go for a jog or a hike, I’d definitely say no. But if it was something fun, like swimming at the beach, playing a game like tennis or soccer, then I’d be really excited to go on that date.

[CaliAttorneyGuy]

The girl I like and I will sometimes go to the gym together. It’s fun. I prefer to use the treadmill, but she likes the elliptical. So we use the elliptical to when we go together and sometimes use the weight machines after.

[davado88]

excuse me for interrupting this rivetting exercise conversation but how can going to the gym possibly be fun? are you hitting other gym junkies over the head with barbells for wasting their lives at the gym?

[CaliAttorneyGuy]

@davado88 70 minutes per day to feel better and stay in shape is hardly "wasting" lives. Hate on, hater.

[DarkWinterNights]

I’m a fan. Probably want to wait a couple dates before you try and get someone alone in the woods though lol.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Been there, done that and had fun, still doing that.

[love_conquers_lust]

Walks are nice. Racquetball can be fun. So can basketball. Anything one on one that requires two.

[andreasderjuengere]

I'd go with "other activities" :D
where... "exercise" of course is welcome.

[jahaims]

I don't know if I'd call that a date for the most part. Other than maybe a hike I say no for first dates but fine if you have been on a few dates.

[Nifrayu]

Does a walk through the park count? If so that's the only one I have been on and it was also my favorite date.

[Sharkstealth]

That's what I like the best. Kayaking, hiking, trampoline park. Walk in the park.

[Wise4myage]

Sounds like fun, so Id be down for it. I have gonne on hiking dates.

[more_than_a_guy]

I like them a lot, they can be very bonding. But do them after establishment, not in the few first dates.

[Anonymous]

exercise is for halfwits and so my opinion is id rather eat a shit sandwich than go for a jog (no offence)

[Anonymous]

Really nice, sadly I have a bad knee and I can't run anymore unless I get surgery... but I think they are the perfect dates, doing something constructive while enjoying each other company

[soe11]

Positive idea, I think great.

[Luckycharms12]

What sort of exercise

[Asker]

Anything you want.

[Luckycharms12]

That could be dangerous

[Asker]

Why?

[Luckycharms12]

People have wild hobbies others could just be dirty minded

[Theodora00]

Can be fun keeps us going.

[In_Trance]

Definitely not for a first date

[Anonymous]

Does roller skating count?

[Riribichri]

Love it

[RingOfFire]

Love it!

[LavLavLuv]

I like it

[Äxlbäksölöl]

They are awesome

[Anonymous]

Useless