Experts say another reason exerdating is gaining traction is that being in shape is an increasingly popular quality that people look for in a potential partner.
“We live in a fitness-crazed city where being physically fit is a huge turn-on,” says Thompson Plyler, a personal trainer at New York Sports Club and certified dating and relationship coach. “People want to date healthy people who take care of their bodies and push themselves, because it shows that they’re responsible, self-aware and can keep up with the fast-paced vibe of the city. And it’s easy to see if someone has those qualities when you’re next to him or her at a fitness class.”
