You walk up to your dog, leash in hand. They look at you, head tilted to the side...waiting. Any second now, you’ll say those eight magical words: “Do you want to go for a walk?” The crowd goes wild! It’s like Christmas came early! For the second time today! Don’t you wish you reacted this way whenever it was time to exercise?
Enthusiasm is contagious, and dogs have it in spades. So who better than a dog to help you find a workout you’ll actually love? While you may not ever be as psyched as them to go for a walk, we know a few pups who get their exercise in other ways that we bet you would like too—especially after you watch them in action.
Running Outside
Perhaps you have a need for speed. So, why not take it up a notch to a face-flapping jog?
@dogjog2015
Running Inside
Think the treadmill is boring? There are ways to get creative with it.
Surfing
Whomever coined the famous expression, “cowabunga dude,” obviously never saw a surfing dog.
@bomboraltd
Swimming
Dare we say it, perhaps with some practice (or a lot, we don’t judge), you’ll finally make the human-pup synchronized swimming team at doggy day care!
Gymnastics
Not for the faint of heart (or for those with a fear of falling), gymnastics may be the perfect choice for pup parents and dogs who rarely feel in over their heads when it comes to exercise.
@jackedandjill
Synchronized Squatting
Pro Tip: Dog or human, don’t let your knees come over your paws.
Dancing
Don’t feel bad if your pup has better rhythm than you do during practice. Trust us, choreography is much easier to learn when treats are involved.
@AlexZhardanovsky
Yoga
Pups originated the downward dog pose, so you know they'll be very Zen companions on your yoga mat.
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Once you’ve found the workout that’s right for you, make like a dog and take a snooze. You've earned it.
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