The Benefits Of Exercising With A Partner
We all know the struggle of trying to motivate ourselves to work out more. Telling ourselves we’ll start tomorrow by going to the gym, or next Monday. We can safely say that for the most part, it doesn’t end up happening. The question we have is why? Well, there can be many answers to that question, so let’s focus on just one for now: you need that extra push to get you started. And what better way to get that than with a workout buddy? There are so many reasons that working out with a friend is beneficial, so let’s narrow it down to 5 things to sum it up:
Accountability
Working out with a friend is a great way to hold you accountable since it makes it difficult to cancel or not show up to the gym. Not to mention, they’ll be there to give you a push when you aren’t putting your all into the workout, and vice versa.
Safety
Having a friend workout with you is a good safety measure. They will be able to see that your form is correct and prevent any injuries.
Trying New Things
People tend to be more willing to try new things when they’re with someone than when they’re alone. So, working out with a friend will give you both the chance to find something new together. In addition, your different skill sets will also allow you to branch out with your workouts. For instance, if you know more about HIIT and your friend is more knowledgable about cardio workouts, you can combine your skills to improve in both areas!
Fun
There’s no doubt that working out with a friend is much more fun than working out alone. It’s a nice feeling to know that someone is doing the hard and sweaty work with you. To top it off, working out together will encourage you to push yourself more, resulting in more effective workouts!
Social Interaction
When push comes to shove, you would probably choose to hang out with friends after work rather than go to the gym, right? Well, go to the gym with a friend or two to get the best of both worlds! You’ll get the wind-down you need after a day’s work and also the social interaction you need. It’s a win-win!
