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The thing that gets my husband motivated to exercise is letting him see how much I exercise. If I'm going for a run outside while he's sitting on the couch, it's like an inadvertent guilt trip from me and most of the time he'll actually volunteer to tag along, though sometimes I use a little force.
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My kids get my husband going more than I ever could. They ask him to go to the park and play baseball or lacrosse and he always says yes. Though not a focused gym program, this is great exercise and he enjoys doing it.
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If he likes dogs: get a Weimaraner or Jack Russell Terrier (and check the rescues first :-).
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Maybe you just have to find an activity he likes to do that he hasn't done in awhile. Or join a sports team.
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As Karin suggests, have you ever tried keeping up with a Jack Russell terrier? Probably not. There is no way that you will ever motivate your spouse. The motivation comes from inside. She/he can watch you as you get ready for your workout, but unless the light comes on inside it will be short-lived. Just ask your spouse what is important.
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Join a recreational sports team together. Choose a sport that requires running, such as soccer.
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When you go somewhere together, just park in the back of the parking lots! =) It's a start!
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I actually train my spouse. However, this is at her request and doesn't always (more like rarely) work well with couples. I have been hired by other trainers to train with their spouses and family members though. If you go that route: show them how to pick a good one, don't impose on their trainer (unless absolutely necessary) and be supportive, they need encouragement with impartiality.
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I also train my girlfriend(we have been dating for years and I recently was certified). I am using a point system promising her a shopping spree for a certain number of points earned. I use process goals(# of workouts, or healthy food sacrifices) and product goals(%body fat reduction, lbs overall weight lost). She is seeing good results after a month or so of training her coworkers are noticing although her overall weight hasn't changed much she has lost at least 6 pounds of body fat though
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No problem, we both cycle and weight train together. I'd say pick something that you both enjoy and can do together i.e. power walks, gardening together, co-ed softball, ect.
