Want to get fit? Grab yourself a partner for our hot couples workouts
The couple that sweats together stays together
It’s easy to scroll past pics of celeb coupes smugly showing off an elaborate yoga move, but the benefits of working out with someone else could be the key to cracking your gymphobia, and even make exercise (whisper it) enjoyable.
So, whether it’s your boyfriend, best mate or your Auntie Barbara, find out why two is fitter than one…
YOU’RE MORE LIKELY TO STICK TO IT
It only takes a niggly inner voice on the way home from work to make you sack off your gym plans. But if you’re letting someone else down by going AWOL on your abs class, then you’re less likely to swap your workout for slobbing out in front of Corrie. It also makes exercise a social activity, which will encourage you to look forward to it instead of dreading gym o’clock.
COMPETITION MAKES YOU PERFORM BETTER
Getting stuck in an exercise rut is a common problem: you’re putting the hours in, but you see your progress plateau. Having someone else there to spur you on – whether it’s encouraging you to work harder with supportive words or tapping into your competitive side – will ensure that you keep on moving your targets forward and maxing your fitness journey.
YOU GET REAL-TIME FEEDBACK
Get your gym plus one to watch your moves and tell you where you can improve. Carrying out an exercise properly and slowly is always more beneficial than slamming out a higher number of reps but getting it wrong. It could save you an injury. Plus, you’ll always have someone to go to the pub… sorry, juice bar, with afterwards.