{
  "id": 2109914,
  "title": "How to work out with your boss without it being weird",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/how-to-work-out-with-your-boss-without-it-being-weird",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T09:46:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/dos-donts-of-joining-your-boss-in-the-gym-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Working out with your boss may seem uncomfortable, but it's becoming common practice in some companies. Fitness experts and business leaders offer advice on how to make the experience less awkward. Co-founders of Cosign, Jacob Wackerhausen, suggest employees opt for a morning Barry's bootcamp or a padel session to get to know each other before starting work together.\n\nBusiness etiquette expert Diane Gottsman advises workers to allow their boss to take the lead when discussing business matters during the workout. It's best to avoid bringing up work-related topics in the gym, unless your manager initiates the conversation. Dressing in a professional manner, such as tonal colors, can help maintain a polished image while working out with your boss.",
  "summary": "Working out with your boss can give your career a boost: 5 tips from CEOs and trainers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}