Great question. As an American, I find going to the gym/exercising alone boring. I try to get my exercise with a group of people friends. Often this isn't poss

Great question. As an American, I find going to the gym/exercising alone boring. I try to get my exercise with a group of people friends. Often this isn't possible. But I've got several activities in my life that I do with a group of people and often those people become close friends. For example, I know many people who are close to those in their yoga group. Or beach volleyball group. I like to hike or do outdoor activities with friends. Basically anything that gets your heart rate up, with a group of people, allows you to build friendship + social connections and not be bored while exercising.