{"id":31080,"date":"2015-02-12T11:15:06","date_gmt":"2015-02-12T16:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=31080"},"modified":"2022-01-20T06:37:18","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T11:37:18","slug":"trainers-tell-all-best-active-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/trainers-tell-all-best-active-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Trainers Tell All: Their Best Active Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day and\u00a0love is definitely<\/i>\u00a0in the air. Are you\u00a0courting your crush or significant other with some active dates? If yes, then you\u2019re doing it right. Research shows couples that participate in high-octane activities report a higher quality relationship<\/a>. What\u2019s more: two out of every three runners<\/a> believe running<\/a> as a couple leads to more sex.<\/p>\n

So ditch that dinner and a movie. It\u2019s time to step up your dating game with some endorphin-boosting activities. And who better to clue us in than the fitness pros themselves? Read on to hear our favorite trainers, coaches and health gurus share their most epic fitness dates. From spontaneous weekend bike tours<\/a> to surfing in exotic locales, these stories might just inspire you to find love in a sweati-er place.<\/p>\n

\"1_Rob-Sulaver\"<\/p>\n

1. <\/b>Rob Sulaver<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

CEO\/Founder of Bandana Training<\/a>
\nStatus:<\/b> Single
\nDating Style:<\/b> Playful
\nSometimes you just gotta step <\/i>it up. Rob\u2019s killer stair workout on the Santa Monica Pier with a trash-talking accomplice he calls \u201cAngelCake\u201d was his most memorable sweat date. After a few grueling rounds, she flipped the script by challenging him to carry her<\/i> up the stairs as well. \u201cI only made it to the top because I was D-Dog Double Dared,\u201d he reminisces. \u201cWithout question, the best and worst fitness date of my life.\u201d If \u201cAngelCake\u201d doesn\u2019t call him back<\/a>: \u201cMy dream date would be to run through the streets of Arabia after my little monkey stole some stuff from the market. With Jasmine. From Aladdin. Come on, you know she’s foxy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"2_Rebecca-Pacheo\"<\/p>\n

2. <\/b>Rebecca Pacheco<\/b><\/a> <\/b><\/h3>\n

Yoga Teacher, Writer, Creator of OmGal.com<\/a>
\nStatus:<\/b> In a serious relationship
\nDating Style:<\/b> Relaxed and romantic
\nWho needs a car when a bike will do? Rebecca and boyfriend, running coach Dan Fitzgerald, say they have their best dates on two wheels. One of her favorites: an ambitious evening of dining al fresco and attending concerts in two different locales with just their bicycles as transport. \u201cBy the time we got home, we\u2019d logged a lot of miles and dancing,\u201d she says. \u201cThank god, I wore comfortable shoes!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"3_Adam-Rosante\"<\/p>\n

3. <\/b>Adam Rosante<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Wellness, Fitness and Nutrition Coach
\nStatus:<\/b> Married
\nDating Style:<\/b> Well-thought-out, but presented with ease and simplicity
\nAn authentic adventure through the jungle of Costa Rica is the way to Adam\u2019s heart. While on vacation with his girlfriend (now wife), they packed up a truck and went four-wheeling through the brush up to the edge of the rainforest. \u201cWe hiked up to the top where we had a long, leisurely lunch prepared by this incredibly sweet local family,\u201d says Adam. The pair surfed<\/a> until sunset, when they called it quits to roast fresh-caught fish on the beach for dinner.<\/p>\n

\"4_Roger-Lawson\"<\/p>\n

4. <\/b>Rog Lawson<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Sultan of Sexification at RogLawFitness<\/a>
\nStatus:<\/b> Boo’d up
\nDating Style:<\/b> Witty banter, flirty innuendo and rapid-fire hilarity
\nBelieve it or not, bingeing on ice cream followed by a long walk on the beach under the Australian sunshine was how this trainer\u2019s favorite date began. The two hit the gym together the next day, getting their sweat on with \u201csome good ‘ol fashion heavy lifting, circuits and boxing bag work.\u201d Since the couple had the place to themselves, they blasted their own custom soundtrack, which included DMX and Kanye West. The post-workout meal of choice? \u201cCinnabons,\u201d Rog confesses, \u201cwhich, without fail bring any experience to near legendary levels.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"5_Kathryn-Budig\"<\/p>\n

5. <\/b>Kathryn Budig<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

Yogi, Founder of Aim True Yoga<\/a>
\nStatus:<\/b> Engaged
\n<\/span>Dating Style:<\/b> Playful and honest
\nThe sky\u2019s the limit for yogi Kathryn Budig and her fianc\u00e9, who happens to be a professional skydiver. \u201cOur initial courtship consisted of going on skydives as dates,\u201d she says. \u201cWe even did a high-pull jump once where we brought two beers and had a picnic in the sky!\u201d These high-flying lovebirds hope to explore Santorini, Greece one day. \u201cWe\u2019d hit the ocean, explore the town, soak up some sun, practice outdoor yoga and share amazing food and wine,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

\"6_Jonathan-Angelili\"<\/p>\n

6. <\/b>Jonathan Angelilli<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Jedi Fitness Ninja of TrainDeep<\/a>
\nStatus:<\/strong> Married
\nDating Style:<\/b> Super adventurous
\n\u201cWe had no plan, and the only occasion was that it was a beautiful spring day on the weekend,\u201d says Jonathan of his most memorable date with then-girlfriend, a former dancer (now his wife). The pair spontaneously hopped on bikes and ventured around New York City while chatting it up. Some romance and fresh fruit under the shade in Washington Heights was just the right kind of recovery after their active day, he says. Their dream picnic location? The French Alps. \u201cJust us and miles and miles of beautiful mountain peaks, soaring birds and open sky\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\"7_Andia-Winslow\"<\/p>\n

7. <\/b>Andia Winslow<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Professional Athlete and Sports Performance Coach
\nStatus:<\/b>\u00a0Single, but dating
\nDating Style:<\/b>\u00a0No-stress, but plenty of respect!
\n\u201cDisheartened for missing the New York City “5 Borough Bike Tour,” and still talking about my misfortune months later, my date got creative and planned his own version,\u201d Andia says. From the Bronx down to Brooklyn and across parts of Queens, the pair shared an epic bike ride followed by a ferry ride to Staten Island and an equally epic dinner date. Andia\u2019s recipe for success? Scenery and adventure. \u201cSurfing in Australia, kayaking in Maine, and hiking Table Mountain in South Africa\u201d are all on the golf pro\u2019s bucket list.<\/p>\n

\"8_Brett-Hoebel\"<\/p>\n

8. <\/b>Brett Hoebel<\/b><\/a>\u00a0
\n<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

Celebrity trainer on NBC’s The Biggest Loser season 11 and creator of the\u00a020 Minute Body\u2122<\/a>
\nStatus:<\/b> I don’t kiss and tell\u2026
\nDating Style:<\/b> Full of surprises
\nFrom Brazil to Greece to Japan, this jetsetting trainer has enjoyed his fair share of exotic locales. But sailing around the Greek Isles \u2014 and swimming to shore for even more exercise \u2014 would be his pick for a romantic active getaway, he says. To keep their hearts racing, they’d head south and stop over in Turkey for a hike. And for a hometown date, Brett\u2019s all for picking a handful of local, iconic places and venturing out on a bike tour. \u201cAs an ex-New Yorker, I would pick the new World Trade Center, Times Square and the Brooklyn Bridge,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\"Anja-Garcia\"<\/p>\n

9. <\/b>Anja Garcia<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Equinox and\u00a0DailyBurn<\/a>\u00a0Trainer
\nStatus:<\/b>\u00a0Married
\nDating Style:<\/b> Fun and romantic
\nAnja\u2019s date swept her off her feet \u2014 literally! Her beau, a rower and fitness instructor, took her stand up paddleboarding<\/a> in the Los Angeles Marina for their first date. \u201cOf course, while telling a full-gestured story on the way back to the dock, I fell in the water!\u201d she confesses, saying that her date gave her his pullover to stay warm. We\u2019re guessing he didn\u2019t mind her slip too much since 13 months later he was ready to pop the question. And how does a sporty duo celebrate on the honeymoon?\u00a0Ziplining through the rainforest of St. Lucia, NBD.<\/p>\n

\"11_Shaun-Jenkins\"<\/p>\n

10. <\/b>Shaun Robert Jenkins<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n

Fitness instructor at CityRow<\/a>, Tone House<\/a>
\nStatus:<\/b> In a relationship
\nDating style:<\/b> Laid back, romantic and traditional
\nWhat Shaun finds sexy? Women who aren\u2019t afraid to let loose and go hard during a workout. His favorite active date involved taking a class at Tone House<\/a> with the person he\u2019s currently dating. \u201cMy date was cursing, grunting and sweating right alongside me,\u201d he says. \u201cIt was such a turn on!\u201d Shaun\u2019s dream date would include a monster workout balanced with some yoga<\/a>. \u201cAny woman that has a good yoga practice earns a massive amount of sex appeal points with me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Lacey-Stone\"<\/p>\n

11. <\/b>Lacey Stone<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n

Celebrity trainer of Lacey Stone Fitness<\/a>
\nStatus:<\/b> Single
\nDating Style:<\/b> Romantic
\n\u201c<\/b>Because I work out for my career, I’m not a huge fan of doing it on my off time,\u201d admits Lacey. Her ideal itinerary instead? Relaxing \u201cwith a very athletic clever goddess\u201d on an exotic beach in the south of France. \u201cEvery morning we would wake up and go for a swim in the ocean, lay in the sun, go for long walks on the beach, and at night… We dance. I did warn you \u2014 I\u2019m a romantic.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"12_Michelle-Lovitt\"<\/p>\n

12. <\/b>Michelle Lovitt<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n

Strength and Conditioning Specialist
\nStatus:<\/b> In a relationship
\nDating Style:<\/b> Romantic and adventurous
\nWhy hydrate with water when wine will do? On their second date, Michelle\u2019s sweetheart surprised her by packing booze instead of H2<\/sub>0 for their hike around the mountains of California. The duo found a hidden bench just in time to rest their legs and enjoy the sunset view. But the challenges weren\u2019t over just because daylight was fading. \u201cUpon hiking down, the park had closed so we had to jump over a 20-foot fence to get to our car,\u201d admits Michelle. Her dream adventure? \u201cFlying to Peru to hike Machu Pichu.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Chelsea-Dornan\"<\/p>\n

13. <\/b>Chelsea Dornan<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor at Uplift Studios<\/a>
\nStatus:<\/b> In a domestic partnership
\nDating Style:<\/b> Laid back and romantic
\nHorsing around with real horses was on the agenda for Chelsea\u2019s most memorable active vacation. She and her partner had an activity-packed day while traveling in Ric\u00f3n, Puerto Rico. Part one of the excursion was a surfing lesson where Chelsea got up on two waves. After lounging on the beach for the afternoon, the pair enjoyed a private horseback ride along the beach and cliffs just before sunset. The perfect ending to the incredible date? Hotel room service, she says.<\/p>\n

\"14_Justin-Rubin\"<\/p>\n

14. <\/b>Justin Rubin<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n

Group fitness coordinator at Equinox,\u00a0DailyBurn<\/a>\u00a0trainer
\nStatus:<\/b> Married
\nDating Style:<\/b> Laid back but active
\nWhere does a spinning instructor take his future wife for their first date? To the front row of his class, of course! \u201cShe kicked butt,\u201d says Justin. After the session and a quick abdominal workout, he met his sweetheart for a cocktail party in the Equinox lobby. \u201cShe\u2019s cascading down the stairs and I\u2019m holding the margaritas waiting for her,\u201d he reminisces, saying they later continued their lively conversation at a wine bar. Countless triathlons, marathons and mud runs<\/a> later, the fit duo have been married for almost two years.<\/p>\n

Originally posted August 21, 2014.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Need some Valentine’s Day inspiration? Our favorite fitness trainers spill their secrets on making fitness part of their dating routine. Steal their ideas here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":31138,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,24,6,19],"tags":[289,187,103,253,345,346],"class_list":["post-31080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cardio","category-exercise","category-fitness","category-yoga","tag-exercise","tag-happiness","tag-motivation","tag-relationships","tag-tax1conditions","tag-tax2thyroid"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31080"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31080\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}