If you have been talking about getting in shape, I say
go for it. Invest in a calendar or workout journal that you can keep close by. Make a plan, write it down, then work the plan. (note my signature
) Start easy, say 20 min a day 3 times a week for 3 weeks. Then re-evalute. Were you able to keep that schedule? Want to do more? Too much? Pump each other up. Start some kind of competition with each other...whatever motivates
you. Don't forget to treat yourself either. After you have done 25 workouts, treat yourself to a new toy...preferably something workout related. Maybe a new dri-fit T-shirt, or new CD to workout to. Brag to us here too!!!
Before I had my daughter, I belonged to the Y and worked out there. After she was born, I had to squeeze in workouts whenever I could, so buying a treadmill made sense for me. The large amount of money I spent (1K+) works to motivate me to use it when there is bad weather or I don't have anyone to watch the kid. I also invested money in some good workout music to help pump me up when I am stuck down there. Decorating the walls around it with old race numbers, posters, and finishers medals helps keep me motivated too.
The bottom line is we don't want to do things that aren't fun, so do what you need to to make this fun for the both of you. Good Luck!!!