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Workout Buddies
Do you know what’s better than working out on your own? Working out with a best friend! Studies show that “training just two times a week with a partner had a 78% increase in exercise level after 18 months. When you exercise in a group or with others, you’ll push yourself 160% more than if you trained alone.” Training with a partner can be effective because you get many benefits between yourself and your partner, like consistency, motivation, confidence, and accountability.
Let’s dive into how working out with a partner can be beneficial. It is common not to feel excited about exercise after a long weekend on South Padre Island. Sometimes you need that extra push to get your shoes on and make it to the gym or walk. That is why having someone with similar goals and availability can benefit you. Having a training partner with a similar schedule is also great for chasing your goals. It is easy to let a workout or two slip by before that turns into a week or two that you haven’t checked in to your local gym or gone for your “daily” walk.
Another great feeling is walking into a gym and not feeling like everyone is staring at you. That feeling is easier to ignore when you come ready to work out with your training partner. Working out with someone is a great way to feel confident walking into the gym. You will hardly even remember that people are around you after some good conversation and encouragement between sets. You also always have a spotter to ensure you don’t hurt yourself when trying something new that can be intimidating. Having that person you trust on standby, ready to help or push you along, can make you feel unstoppable.
The idea behind working out with someone or a group of people can spark confidence that can lead to better results and a healthier relationship to fitness. That is why group and instructor-led classes are so popular in the fitness world. The sense of being on a team and all striving for the same goal can be contagious.
