ONE-ON-TWO PERSONAL TRAINING

7 Benefits of Having a Workout Partner

Friendly Competition

Finding your fitness partner-in-crime is an excellent excuse to engage in a bit of healthy competition. Neither of you will want to fall behind during your workout, so it can be that added boost that will help you keep going and reach new heights.

You’ll Have More Fun

While it’s important to make sure you get a killer workout in, it’s also just as vital to have fun. Exercising by yourself can get a little lonely, so with a partner you’ll be able to share both the good and the tough times with smiles on your faces. Plus, combining training with having a bit of chat and banter makes things even more enjoyable!

Fresh Ideas

Occasionally, we may shy away from trying out that equipment or area in the gym we’ve found intimidating and been nervous to approach. But with a workout partner on board, you’ll both be able to support one another, learn new things and step out of each other’s comfort zones.

Spot Buddies

If you’re thinking of going the extra mile with your weight training, a friend can help ‘spot’ you through those last couple of tough reps at the end of your set. Having someone else around when you’re lifting heavy weights also makes your workout a lot safer and keeps you both injury free.

Workout partners will also help each other to perfect their form by pointing out the times their partner needs to straighten their back more or bend their knees that little bit extra.

Follow a Structure

Weight training with a partner is ideal. You can alternate your exercises so that your friend completes their set during your rest period and vice versa. This should eliminate any distractions in between sets like scrolling through your phone on social media, something many of us are guilty of!

Regular Routine

It can be incredibly easy to make excuses not to visit the gym. This is especially true if you’re going on your own. You are, however, much more likely to keep going if you’ve got a workout partner. This is because you may feel guilty about not turning up and letting them down. This could help you keep going with your regular workouts.

Stay Motivated

Sometimes, all we need is a little bit of encouragement to help us push out that last rep, run that bit faster, go the extra mile, or hang in there for another minute, all for the kudos that your workout partner’s “well done”, high-five or pat on the back brings with it. Having a workout partner can help inspire you to keep going and get even better.