Workout of the week: Full-body Valentine’s partner workout

ALL LEVELS / full-body Valentine’s partner workout / 30 minutes

Equipment: Medicine ball

Couples that work out together stay together — at least, that’s how the saying goes. While we can’t promise that this is a foolproof recipe for everlasting love, there’s no denying that breaking a sweat with your partner (or a friend because who needs dating apps when you’ve got dumbbells?) can strengthen your bond and your muscles.

Why not swap the fancy dinner for this full-body Valentine’s partner workout this Valentine’s Day? This workout consists of 4 exercises with 12 reps each, performed over 4 rounds. You’ll rest for 1 minute between rounds—use this time to catch your breath, share a laugh, and maybe sneak in a kiss for encouragement. In approximately 30 minutes, you’ll get your blood flowing and your heart racing like you’re in love.

Clap push-up
Medicine ball twist and pass
High-five burpees
Medicine ball squat and pass

Ready? Let’s make that heart race!

WORKOUT SETUP

4 exercises
12 reps
4 rounds
1-min rest between rounds
30 minutes total
Equipment: Medicine ball

WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST

4 rounds

1 – CLAP PUSH-UP

12 reps each

Get into a high plank position, facing each other, close enough to clap hands.
Do a push-up, then clap hands with your partner diagonally — both using the same hand.
Return to the high plank position.
Do the same with the other hand and repeat 12 times.

2 – MEDICINE BALL TWIST AND PASS

12 reps each

Sit beside your partner, and balance your body weight using your hips.
Ensure your torso is at a 45-degree angle to the floor and your back straight.
One of you should hold the medicine ball at chest level and touch the ball on the floor before passing it over.
Your partner will wait for your pass in an ab hold. After receiving the ball from you, they’ll touch it on the floor and hand it over again.
Repeat for 12 times seconds.

3 – HIGH-FIVE BURPEES

12 reps each

Start in a standing position, facing your partner.
Perform a burpee — squat down, kick your feet back into a plank, jump forward, and stand up.
Reach out and give your partner a double high-five.
Repeat 12 times.

4 – MEDICINE BALL SQUAT AND PASS

12 reps each

Stand face to face with your partner, both with your feet shoulder-width apart and your feet slightly pointing out.
One of you should be holding the medicine ball before starting.
Keep your chest proud and look forward.
Squat simultaneously — one of you holding the ball at chest level — pushing your hips back, and bending your knees.
Come back up and throw the ball to your partner.
Repeat 12 times each.