get together for lunch, why not suggest you do something active together too? a hike is a great way to get in some exercise while being able to maintain a conversation. you can also bond by trying out a new physical activity together such as rope climbing. pro tip: this works on dates too, and doing new activities together is one of the best ways to build or keep romance in a relationship.
working out should feel like work because your muscles are working hard, not because your mind is working hard to stay interested. just because your best friend loves to run does not mean you should become a runner.
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