Stop me if you've heard this one before – you started working out with plenty of enthusiasm and enjoyed every second of it, but after a while it became just another obligation for you, something you have to do to stay in shape but take no pleasure in doing. Many people get burned out after a certain period of time, so they either continue to exercise but achieve diminished results because their heart isn't in it, or they constantly look for excuses to skip working out and end up giving up altogether. So how can you avoid this and make working out fun again? The best way it to find new and exciting ways of exercising, as well as to find exercise partner(s) so you can keep each other motivated. Here are our top picks for the most fun and social ways to work out that you may not have thought of before.

Dancing

Dancing is an amazing cardio workout for all ages and fitness levels with a built-in social aspect and many additional health benefits. Many people see dancers on TV and get put off thinking they could never do it, but in truth, it's really easy to pick up for beginners. You can choose from a large number of different types, from ballroom and Latin to hip-hop and tap dancing, so you should be able to find your niche no matter what kind of music you like. Speaking of music, it's something a lot of people like to listen to while working out, and in dancing it's an integral part of the activity, so you will never lack the motivation or desire to do it. In addition to meeting new people, it's also an excellent way to meet potential romantic partners if you're single, and there is no better ice-breaker that dancing together.

Skateboarding

Although it's often overlooked, skateboarding is actually a great workout for your core muscles that also enhances your agility, flexibility and balance. Not to mention that because you will be focusing very intently on riding a skateboard, you won't have time to worry about other things so it's a great stress reliever. Granted, it does take a while before you become comfortable just standing on a moving skateboard and even more if you plan on doing tricks with it, but that just makes it all the more satisfying once you achieve those results. If you are confused by the sheer number of options when it comes to buying your first board, cruiser skateboards are durable and a good choice for beginners. And don't fret if you are having trouble finding people who want to join you, skateboarding is a very social sport so you will quickly make new friends.

Basketball

This is a great option for anyone wanting to leave it all on the court. It is a fun sport, you can pay outside or indoors and you get to spend some quality time with the people you care about. And just to make things a bit more interesting you can consider getting quality custom basketball uniforms. That would take the whole thing to the next level, and if you get good enough you could participate in amateur tournaments.

Boot camp

If you're tired of regular workouts and want to challenge yourself, you can sign up for a civilian version of a military boot camp that includes a rigorous training regimen and will definitely push you to your absolute limits. Regardless of how fit and athletic you think you are, this will be one of the hardest things you will ever do, but there's a lot of satisfaction and pride to be had in finishing a course that the world's elite soldiers use to keep themselves in top shape. Because you're going to be part of a group of people, you will quickly develop a strong bond, as if you were actual brothers-in-arms fighting side by side. It's this bond that will be an important factor in getting through the experience, and you will constantly be helping and cheering each other on. In fact, people often emerge from the experience with a new friend or two, which is always a positive thing.