Just when you thought your passion for fitness was beginning to put an end to your social life – “I can’t go out post work – I need to go to the gym!”- here comes a dating trend that’s definitely going to let you workout while you work out your love life.
Say hello to ‘Fating’ – it’s the newest way young people are going about dating!
What is Fating?
Fating stands for fitness dating where couples choose to workout together to spend time with each other as opposed to going for a meal or drink or indulging in any other traditional dating activity.
Fitness is now everyone’s passion, and this passion has extended itself to other aspects of our lives. People who thoroughly enjoy working out and prefer eating healthy often find dating as a hurdle in their fitness routine.
Why mess up your diet or skip a workout just to go on a date? Hence Fating that allows the two to do both!
How do you go about fating?
First and foremost, find a preferred workout routine that’s of interest to both of you. Avoid choosing something that’s skill-based – a sport that the other person can’t play or an intense CrossFit routine that they don’t have the stamina for. Opt for a Zumba class or a strength training routine instead. An outdoor run could also be a great idea.
Is fating for everyone?
You don’t have to be a workout fanatic to try this dating trend either. You can even try it out if you’re starting your fitness journey or simply looking for a new way to go about dating. Besides, an early-morning gym class date or a post-work run also breaks monotony; add a meal/snack at a nearby healthy-food restaurant and you’ve managed to land yourself a completely unique dating experience.
And yes, now let’s address the most commonly asked question around fating – how to handle the sweat? Wear a good deodorant beforehand, reapply it in between sets and shower in the changing room after. And for those who’re planning to run in the park, a towel to wipe your face and a strong fragrance applied after should do the trick.
