Getting Your Spouse to Workout/Exercise
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Getting Your Spouse to Workout/Exercise - 2/16/2004 11:30:55 AM
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axgar
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I must count myself one of the lucky few. My wife works out with me and loves to be competitive. I am wondering how many out there workout with their wifes/partners/girlfriends, etc. and still have fun>
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RE: Getting Your Spouse to Workout/Exercise - 2/16/2004 11:40:23 AM
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boyrancher6250
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hmm..i cant get my g/f in the gym at all....she said shell go to WATCH, she did go run a few time while i was away...but its like pulling teeth, she is still sexy so im not too worried...but if she did put on some weight, i wouldnt know how to tell her to get in shape again.........ur a lucky man axgar
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RE: Getting Your Spouse to Workout/Exercise - 2/16/2004 1:12:59 PM
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SlySi
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My fiance works out as well.
She works out in a all females gym. She has very little knowledge of a good workout. She wants to be stronger because she is a tiny girl. And she plays quite a bit of sports.
Softball, Tennis, Paintball.
With Paintball requiring quite a bit of strength.
Unfortunately I dont think she gets quite enough help in the gym for a good workout. As most females in her gym are in there for cardio excercises.
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RE: Getting Your Spouse to Workout/Exercise - 2/16/2004 3:53:32 PM
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BucketMan
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I'm single, but I would like to get my dad in the gym. I'm starting to get worried about his health. He is still way to young. I want him to change his diet and start exercising. I don't think bodybuilding, but losing some weight, and getting in better overall health.
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RE: Getting Your Spouse to Workout/Exercise - 2/19/2004 7:22:54 AM
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RE: Getting Your Spouse to Workout/Exercise - 2/19/2004 10:02:43 AM
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BucketMan
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Have you printed or sent them a copy of Big Fat Lies?
Yes, he skimmed through it, not really reading it though. I got his girlfriend going, and I talk to her about it all the time, she is really into it, and im hoping she will also encourage him to get in there more to. He went to the gym yesterday, although his diet is my biggest concern, which he hasnt changed yet 
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RE: Getting Your Spouse to Workout/Exercise - 2/19/2004 3:37:26 PM
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Here's motivation for you: I bought my ninety-two year old father (that's right: 92) a weight bench last year for Christmas as he wants to "tone up". He uses it every day.
As far as getting your spouse to work out, mine spots for me and she's great. She's small but tough as nails, and it's not unusual to hear her pushing me to get one more rep like a drill sergeant. There's nothing in the world like a pretty woman in your face yelling something like: "What's the matter pussy-boy? Can't get it up??"
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Anyway, I trying my damnest to entice my overweight parents and brothers into trying to eat 5-7 times per day. Each is looking at diets I know will fail them but I'll cross that bridge when I (they) get there. Keep the faith!
Unfortunately my overweight family members are so testy about exercise and eating suggestions they tend to tune me out! 
I am working to be a great role model and s-l-o-w-l-y working my suggestions into each conversation. I'm working hard not to become a zealot!
I admit that I am probably not gaining as fast as possible but I am making progress. Also my wife tends to bring reality back into focus by helping me to consider long-term health goals. Another plus is we now complete on exercises where we have similar strengths. For instance, for Abs we complete to see who can do the most crunches or hanging knee lifts. This has really livened up our workouts with a new level of enthusiasm!! 
