How to Make Her Willing to Work Out With You?
Updated March 26, 2024
There's no denying that fitness plays a huge role in our health, and one of the ways to keep fit is by working out. While each of us has different bodies and genetic makeup, adding exercise to our daily activity can give us an advantage. However, not everyone enjoys exercise as much as those who are active.
If you're actively working out, you'd surely want to encourage others to do so, right? And if your partner is one of those who you want to encourage, dealing with her not wanting to participate can be a challenge. Luckily, there are simple and non-toxic ways you could deal with this difference and even motivate her to join you on a much more active lifestyle. Read on below to know more:
Don't Force Her to Do Something She is not Ready for or Interested in
Dating has a lot of challenges, and these include having differences – from the foods you like to the hobbies you do. Lifestyle is definitely a major thing to consider, which covers fitness and health. Now, if you're partner is not big on this kind of lifestyle, don't force her. It may be frustrating, but you shouldn't force someone to change if they're not interested or ready to do so.
First, if this is a huge part of your life, you're better of with a partner who also shares the same passion. But, if you already have a partner and you want to work things out with her when it comes to fitness, then it's not ideal to force her.
Instead, you can motivate her in simple ways, those that don't put pressure on her. Casually introduce her to what your exercise routine is, go for a short walk, show her some fitness videos that you find interesting. She must decide to become fit by her own accord. And while wanting her to be healthier is one of your ways of showing love, your partner has to do it for herself.
Give a lot of Encouragement
By the time your partner starts showing an interest in fitness, this is the time to encourage her further. The support is more than enough to urge her to commit to a healthier lifestyle. If she won't, don't get frustrated. Continue your lifestyle and just show her the fun side of exercising. Chances are, she'll consider joining you more. Just be thankful for the times that she joins the gym or goes for a run with you. The more optimistic you get, the better chances you have of engaging her.
When she becomes interested, give more positive affirmations than criticisms. She's still starting and considering what her routine is, so don't overwhelm her with the technicalities of fitness. Instead, make it less intimidating for her so that she'll warm up easily.
Make Fitness Engaging and Fun
There's nothing more discouraging than exercising without engagement and fun. That's why it's best if you're going to add fun activities that you can do together. Even a simple walk in the park can go a long way than just individually taking turns on the treadmill at home. The key is to find something you and your partner can enjoy together so that fitness isn't always so serious. Making it fun will not only make her want to be interested in fitness, but it will also help deepen the relationship more – you're not only getting fitter together but your partnership is strengthened too.
You can make health and fitness more fun by actually incorporating them into your lifestyle. If it's naturally included in your daily routine, then the both of you won't have trouble keeping up with it because this is what you actually want. However, don't forcefully impose this if your partner isn't ready. Just act as her role model, and when she would want to explore this kind of lifestyle, that's when you start planning enjoyable activities together.
Don't Judge and Criticize Harshly
When dealing with a partner who is not interested in your lifestyle choices, don't judge and criticize her harshly. Nothing is more saddening than a relationship that demeans each other. Always think that couples shouldn't always have to have the same routines. While you can share certain lifestyle activities for bonding, don't expect that she will forever do these with you unless she wants to.
A healthier approach to dealing with different routines is by being supportive. As long as it's not hurting anyone, then routines must be respected. You can always motivate each other but never be forceful. Judgment and criticism are certainly some of the reasons why relationships crumble, so being understanding of each other can go a long way in keeping the peace altogether.
Be Open-minded and Flexible with Routines
Respecting routines is a major factor when it comes to successfully dealing with lifestyle differences. For example, if you have an exercise regimen that you religiously follow, accept that there are times when you're asked to be flexible. If you're open-minded enough to make adjustments, your partner will appreciate it. If she wants to spend some quality time with you, but this can hamper your routine, compromising once in a while is great.
Keeping this in mind will let you understand the concept of giving and taking. In turn, if you're going to ask her out to participate in a fitness activity, she'll likely join because she understands the idea of compromise and bonding.
These are just some of the simplest but more effective ways you could deal with or even motivate a partner who isn't so fond of exercise and fitness. Hopefully, this helps you out!
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