BUDDY UP
Personal Trainer JasonTawnurges gym-goers to find an exercise partner.
We all knowthe benefits ofworking out regularly. Butwe also all know howhard it is sometimes to find the motivation to get to the gymin the first place! It is all too easy to skip a day and think to yourself “I’ll go tomorrow”.And then tomorrow never comes. That’s when a training buddy can
be the ideal solution. Having an exercise partner can boost motivation and performance. It can alsomake your time spent at the gym a little more
fun.Amix of healthy competition and a little bit of banter will help to keep fitness levels high and adherence to a plan in check.
Here are a fewreasonswhy having a fitness friend can beof benefit:
FUNFACTOR
Having someoneelseworking out with you willmake what can be, for some, a rather lonely chorebecome instantly more fun. Laughing, encouraging and motivating… what more could youwant? Having the right partner willmake the time fly by. In addition to this, a little bit of healthy competition is always a good for performance.And a partner can also bring new ideas to the table which will keep yourworkouts fresh
and fun. If you are good at a certain skill and your partner specialises in something different, you can share knowledge and improve your all- round performance.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Let’s face it, it’s easy to skip a gym day. But when you have someone else to answer to, you don’twant to be the one to bail. This means that you will stick to the plan, get it done and feel a whole lot better for doing it. Job done! If you are experiencing a dip in motivation or you are struggling to keep your eating regime under
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