There’s a ton of research out there showing how much you benefit from having a workout buddy. So find somebody that you enjoy (important) and has a similar goal, then break out your day-planners to get a schedule in the works!
Benefits of having a Workout Bud:
#1: You’re more likely to stick with a set schedule!
(consistency is the BEST way to see results quickly)
#2: You will push yourself more if there’s somebody else there that also needs pushing!
Motivation is key!
#3: If you both have similar goals, you’ll reach them faster than if you were alone!
Stick together with your plan and you’ll be successful.
*Throwback to the years where you and your BFF each had a piece of the broken heart necklace.
SAME thing! Kind of…
#4: If you’re at a similar level, neither will feel discouraged!
You can progress together, without feeling embarrassed.
You can progress together, without feeling embarrassed.
#5: It’s built-in social time with your buddy!
(Be careful, this one can backfire – > too much chatting, not enough working)
(Talkin’ to you, Chris)
Workout Buddy: Crystal
We do hot yoga together and have Kinect Dance Parties
yeeeeah
thank goodness for instagram and b&w photos that make you look decent post-hot yoga
Workout Buddy: Tango
We run together. He chases squirrels. I chase him.
Good times had by all.
This photo was post-run. On a Friday. When I have a beer.
Workout Buddies: Kara and Chris
Fellow fitness industry peeps.
We try to get together for park/gym workouts once a week.
It’s sporadic because of our travel schedules, but still awesome.
photo stolen from facebook
EXCEPT when they go to Thailand for 2 weeks and leave me hangin’…
Thanks, guys. Thanks.
Don’t worry. I’ve got other buds. I’m ok
; )
Moral of the Story: Get a buddy and get after it!
You’ll be so pumped you can both go run around in the meadow and bask in the glow of your success. Like this:
Do you have a workout buddy?
