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16 Healthy and Fun Date Ideas for Married Couples

April 16, 201655 Comments

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16 Fun and Healthy Dates for Married Couples - Break out of your routine and do something different that's fun and healthy! Marriage tips, ideas and encouragement | Date night For most of us, getting married and having children dramatically reduces the number of dates we have time, money and energy to enjoy with our husbands. Just coming up with fun date ideas seems to take too much energy! And when we do have a “date night,” it typically involves sitting or eating or both.

But if you’re trying to eat well, get in shape, lose weight or just live a healthier life, an evening of eating high-calorie foods and sitting through a movie suddenly doesn’t seem very appealing.

Fortunately, it’s easy to expand the definition of “going on a date” to include activities that are fun and healthy; I call them “active dates.” Active dates are fun and, as a bonus, they provide great opportunities to create shared experiences and build intimacy and connection with your husband.

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And, many of these active, healthy and fun date ideas are free or inexpensive. One way to save money on them (and to get some great ideas) is to sign up to receive notices about healthy and outdoor activities Living Social or a similar services.

You can find great deals on fun activities such as canoe trips, bike rentals, walking tours or admission to historic sites. My husband and I have taken a couple of guided kayak trips using those kinds of deals. That’s the kind of thing we probably wouldn’t do on our own, but with a group it was easy and fun.

Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone (just a bit) and come up with some healthy and fun date ideas? If so, here are 16 ideas to help you get started:

• Take a hike – walk the trails at a nearby park or nature preserve.

• Go dancing or take dance lessons – all forms of dancing provide great exercise and an opportunity for fun and intimacy. Look for coupons or discounts.

• Visit a botanical garden, zoo or other outdoor attraction.

• Plan a sports date – if you both play the same sport (for example, golf or tennis), plan a time to play together. Or take lessons and learn a new sport together.

• Go for a bike ride.

• Take a walking tour of an interesting city/town.

• Take a walk and stop for a cup of coffee or light snack.

• Go roller skating.

• Tackle the climbing wall at a gym or park.

• Go kayaking or canoeing. If you don’t have your own gear, look for a guided trip that includes everything you need.

• Do a zipline adventure.

• Go to the gym and work out, then enjoy a light meal on the way home.

• Explore a rail-to-trail project in your area.

• Play Ultimate Frisbee at a local park. Or just toss around a regular Frisbee.

• Visit an historical site and take a tour.

• Take a long walk and then enjoy your own healthy picnic.

• Enjoy a meal at a restaurant that serves healthier fare, then take a walk and window shop before heading home.

(Need to save time so you can enjoy some of these healthy dates? Download my free ebook – The Busy Woman’s Guide to Quick and Healthy Meals.)

My husband and I have bikes we haven’t used very often, so we’re hoping to ride our bikes more over the next few months. What kinds of active, healthy and fun date ideas have you and your husband tried? Please share them in the Comments – I would love to hear from you.

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Comments

  1. Nedalee says

    October 5, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Oh I love this one, great article. Thank you GC.

    Reply
    • GC says

      October 9, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      Thank you, Nedalee.

      Gaye

      Reply
  2. Holly @ While I'm Waiting... says

    July 19, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    Thank you for sharing at the #summerfamilyfun link-up!

    Reply
    • GC says

      July 22, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks Holly.

      Gaye

      Reply
  3. Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says

    June 28, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Great ideas! I’m all about the zipline adventure… need to talk to the hubbie and get on that one! 🙂

    Reply
    • GC says

      June 29, 2013 at 10:30 am

      I want to get up my nerve to try that!

      Gaye

      Reply
  4. Spouse Dates (@Spouse_Dates) says

    June 3, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    We have been enjoying bike rides since the weather is warmer. One of our bikes has a basket so we are going to take a picnic one of these days. These are all great ideas. We will share them on our Facebook Page and Twitter. All the best, Steve & Chrissy

    Reply
    • GC says

      June 3, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      Hi Steve and Chrissy – Love the idea of bike rides and picnics. My husband and I have talked about getting bikes, and really need to do it. Riding bikes is so much fun.

      Thanks for stopping by and for sharing this post.
      Gaye

      Reply
  5. Fawn @ Happy Wives Club says

    June 3, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Love this, Gaye! Such great ideas. My hubby and I are all about healthy dates and have begun doing them more and more. Tonight, our date night will begin with watching game 7 of the NBA eastern conference finals on the small TV screens connected to the elliptical machines in our gym. We’ll work out while watching the end of the game instead of eating pizza on the couch :). Then we’ll return home and enjoy a healthy dinner together. Definitely looking forward to tonight!

    Reply
    • GC says

      June 3, 2013 at 9:23 pm

      Hi Fawn – Oh, that sounds like a great date night! We are trying to stay away from dates that involve lots of heavy eating or sitting around too. I like to either be moving or be outside, or both. Hope you are enjoying your evening.

      Gaye

      Reply
  6. Kassi M. says

    May 3, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Everyone can use a fun new date idea now and then!!! Thanks for linking with us at Fancy This Fridays! We featured your date list on the blog today! http://www.trulylovelyblog.net/2013/05/fancy-this-fridays-125-and-features/

    Reply
    • GC says

      May 3, 2013 at 12:24 pm

      Kassi – Thanks so much for featuring my post. I really appreciate it.

      Gaye

      Reply
  7. KT says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:48 am

    I’m not sure the gym would be a date in our house… haha! We do love to get out to the movies or out to dinner when we can. Thanks for the great list!

    Reply
    • GC says

      April 30, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      I admit that going to the gym is not most women’s idea of a great date – lol!

      Gaye

      Reply
  8. Paulin (@TheLadyTrainer) says

    April 28, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I love #1. My very first date with my husband was a hiking date. It was his idea and as soon as he mentioned it I knew we had a lot in common. Going hiking is still one of our favorite activity

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    • GC says

      April 30, 2013 at 12:15 pm

      Love that! What a great first date!

      Gaye

      Reply
  9. bequoted says

    April 27, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    I am so in love with picnics. This list has officially put me in the mood for a picnic with my husband. Thank you! #sitssharefest

    Reply
    • GC says

      April 30, 2013 at 12:33 pm

      I’m in the mood for a picnic too! If the sun would just come out!

      Thanks for stopping by.
      Gaye

      Reply
  10. jillconyers says

    April 27, 2013 at 3:53 am

    Run dates! That is our favorite 🙂

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    • GC says

      April 30, 2013 at 12:33 pm

      That’s the perfect active date!

      Reply
  11. Andrea Merrigan says

    April 27, 2013 at 12:47 am

    What a great list of date ideas! Hubby and I went on a bike ride and picnic a few weeks ago and it was so fun & free! Found your blog from the Fitness Friday link up 🙂

    Reply
    • GC says

      April 30, 2013 at 12:11 pm

      Thanks Andrea. Love the bike ride and picnic idea!

      Gaye

      Reply
  12. ladiesholiday says

    April 26, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    THanks for sharing these on the photo friday blog hop- botanical gardens is a new for me- I’ll think we’ll try it. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • GC says

      April 29, 2013 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks Deirdre!

      Gaye

      Reply
  13. Jen says

    April 26, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Fun ideas, we run or bike together quite often. Or just get out and walk with puppy 🙂

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    • GC says

      April 29, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks Jen. I really want my husband and I to take up biking together. I think that would be so much fun.

      Gaye

      Reply
  14. natashalh says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    I’ve known too many guys who thought a great date had to be dinner and drinks. I love that my man and I enjoy getting out and active! Hiking, dancing, and climbing are our favorite things. Actually, I think the only things on the list we haven’t done are Ultimate (but we play disc golf) and roller skating! Great list =)

    Reply
    • GC says

      April 25, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by! Love that you’re already doing almost everything on the list!

      Gaye

      Reply
  15. DeDivahDeals says

    April 25, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Good afternoon my dear, you have been nominated – http://dedivahdeals.com/2013/04/25/liebster-award-acceptance/

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    • GC says

      April 29, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

      Gaye

      Reply
  16. ttoombs08 says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:55 am

    Hubby and I try to take advantage of his once a month 3 day weekends by going out of town and trying new adventures. We have seen a lot of amazing things and always look forward to the next adventure. 🙂 Great post! Visiting from the “Linkin with my ladies blog hop.”

    Reply
    • GC says

      April 25, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      Oh, three-day weekends are so nice, and what a fun way to take maximum advantage of them!

      Thanks so much for stopping by.
      Gaye

      Reply
  17. Vashti Quiroz-Vega says

    April 25, 2013 at 12:14 am

    Hello! I came across your blog via “Linkin with my ladies” Thursday Hop! Great post! Great ideas for fun healthy dates.

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    • GC says

      April 25, 2013 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by, Vashti. I love the “Linkin’ with My Ladies” blog hop. I see that you have a book coming out soon – very exciting! Congratulations.

      Gaye

      Reply
  18. Adam's Eve says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    We have gone hiking in the nearby mountains for 3.1 miles roundtrip and that was a lot of fun. I’d definitely do that again. Last year we took advantage of the summer heat and went to a nearby waterpark & spent less than $20 per person since we brought our own lunch. Lately, when the weather cooperates, we go on short walks together… usually ending with swinging at the park together (which is so much fun & brings back childhood memories). We went camping over Labor Day last year (my first time) and I loved it – got in hiking, carrying, swimming, walking, running with the Frisbee. We’re planning to do it again this summer. Sometimes we picnic and take walks around the nearby lake. Outdoor date nights don’t have to be elaborate or expensive – and I think those are the most fun!

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    • GC says

      April 25, 2013 at 1:59 pm

      Hi Hannah – Oh, you should have written this post – you and your hubby have done so many fun and active things! I love all of those ideas, especially the waterpark.

      Thanks so much for stopping by.
      Gaye

      Reply
      • Adam's Eve says

        April 26, 2013 at 11:41 am

        Oh I loved your post! We’re actually not that active that often. It kinda comes in spurts, other than the walks thing.

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        • GC says

          April 29, 2013 at 9:13 pm

          Hi Hannah – Well, I’m telling myself that spring is the perfect time to crank up the active dates!

          Gaye

          Reply
  19. Do Not Disturb says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:10 am

    You already mentioned ultimate frisby but Justin and I prefer Disc Golf. We have a great disc golf course in our community and we enjoy hiking and getting outside together.

    To show my love, I even spend an afternoon watching disc golf tutorials on youtube so I could at least not make a complete fool of myself! Thanks for the great list.

    Megan

    Reply
    • GC says

      April 24, 2013 at 10:19 am

      Hi Megan – I like the idea of Disc Golf, and I love that you spent an afternoon watching tutorials. That is true love – lol!

      Thanks so much for stopping by.
      Gaye

      Reply
  20. MomRunsHalf says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:43 am

    Great ideas!

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    • GC says

      April 24, 2013 at 10:17 am

      Thanks Dana!

      Gaye

      Reply
  21. Gab says

    April 23, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    I need to hear good ideas for health fun dates and more important I need to make the time to follow through and do them! Thanks for the help.

    Reply
    • GC says

      April 24, 2013 at 10:15 am

      Thanks for stopping by, Gab. I hope that one or two of these ideas will work for you.

      Gaye

      Reply
  22. Lori Ferguson says

    April 23, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Love this list! As the months get warmer, another fun activity is throwing water balloons…

    Robert and I often succumb to the “sit & eat” model of dating… NOT GOOD! (yes, easy to say but not easy to change)

    Thank you for the encouragement. 🙂

    Reply
    • GC says

      April 24, 2013 at 10:15 am

      Hi Lori – Love the idea of water balloons! That brings up other possibilities in my mind too – water guns, sprinklers, bubbles? Sounds like fun.

      Believe me, I love “sit and eat” dates as much as anybody! And I’m not saying we don’t do those, because we do. I’m just trying to remind myself and my friends of other possibilities.

      Thanks so much for stopping by.
      Gaye

      Reply

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