Two-way thing
Working out with a friend or partner could be just the motivation you need for a successful and enjoyable exercise regime
We all know exercise has many benefits – it can build strength, prevent health problems and boost your energy levels, to name just a few – but it also requires a healthy dose of motivation. One way of increasing your enthusiasm and commitment to working out is to buddy up with someone and use them and their bodies for support and resistance. Whether you’re booked in for a high-intensity session at the gym or trying out Pilates in the park, partnering up to exercise is a great way to keep fit.
Have you ever started the Couch to 5K running plan, only to get to week three and defer back to the couch? Or joined a local health club at the start of a new year and found yourself only using the hot tub come March? One of the main predictors of any successful exercise regime is having the support of other people. Being accountable to someone else means you’re more likely to show up and, when you do, that you’ll work that much harder. It’s a win-win situation.