For love and fitness … the benefits of training time with your other half
Alot of people go to the gym for some ‘me time’. It’s a place where you can escape from the pressures of work, home and family. A place where you can clear your mind and focus on yourself.
But, every time I go to the gym I notice more couples training together.
At East Coast Fitness we’ve got lots couples who train together, both with personal training and group classes.
It’s great to see because there’s lots of benefits to working out with your other half… partner those motivational words of wisdom! someone else’s is called ‘nonverbal mimicry’, and apparently, it’s good for bonding! You never know, it might work for you, and even if it doesn’t, at least you’ll both be fitter than when you started!
You might see your partner all the time or you might be like ships passing in the night, either way, arranging to workout together guarantees that you’ll get some quality time together.
Even better, you’ll be releasing all those feel-good endorphins while you’re sweating it out. the pain you’re putting your muscles through but can also bring a little bit of fun into your relationship too.
Why not see who can complete a circuit first, or see who can do 20 burpees the fastest?
Studies have shown that couples who participate in physical challenges or activities together feel more satisfied and more in love with their partner.
Training for something like a 10k run or a similar event can be the perfect way of completing a challenge together. Why not give it a go?