Take your dog for a walk

If you need motivation to work out you might consider getting a partner, but not a human.

A new study found dog owners gets more exercise by walking their dog and tend to be more active overall. It's good for you and it's good for your canine companion, especially considering nearly half of dogs are obese.


Walking the dog is a chore we don't skip at my house. We started walking Bella when she was just a puppy, taking advice that a walked dog is a better-behaved dog. Now, she will wait patiently, within reason, for her 20-30 minute walk. I suspect she's motivated by the treats she gets, but she's not overweight and we are healthier for it too.

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