8 Booze-Free Ways To Have Fun With Friends

By Alexis Farah for Life by Daily Burn Photo: Pond5 If there's one thing you can count on it's your friends showing up ... for happy hour, bottomless mimosas, and Netflix and chill-ed wine night. But a night of revelry can lead to late-night binging, little sleep and a hangover the next morning, which do no favors for your health. So why not shelf the boozy get-togethers every once in a while and try a healthier activity instead? Other equally spirited options like hiking, dance (class) partying, volunteering and paddleboarding make for great catch-up time with friends. Plus, they put the kibosh on all the extra calories (and other questionable decision-making that comes with having a few too many). Consult this list of fresh ideas below next time you plan to meet up with the crew. Daily Burn: 21 Signs You've Found Your Fitness Swole Mate 8 Healthy Alternatives to Boozing with Friends 1. Hiking Lace up those hiking boots and hit the trails with a friend for a date that's as good for your body as it is for your mind. Just an hour of hiking can burn anywhere from 400-500 calories, and trudging up hills and mountains can help tone and tighten those legs and butt. Being outdoors with nature can also help ease stress and anxiety. Try Fodors to find the best hike in your area. 2. Paddleboarding Even if you don't live by the ocean, you can hop on the stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) trend. You will need a lake or pool, though, of course. (Check out Yelp for local deals and cla...
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