Exercise helps us stay fit. But, working out with a friend? Takes this to another level.
Partnering up with a friend for daily exercise is going to help achieve your goals better.
So, let’s explore the reasons why is it better to exercise with your friends.
5 Reasons Why You Should Exercise with Your Friends
1- Accountability
We all are full of lame excuses. It is easy to switch off the alarm clock and push the exercise for later in the day. But, if you know a friend is waiting for you, chances of hitting the snooze button is less.
2-Fun
Any exercise becomes more fun, with a friend. You can challenge each other. Do exercises that need partners. Play catch and catch while sprinting. Besides, time will just fly off.
3- Motivation and Determination
I would personally hate, to slack when I have teamed up with a friend for exercise. If not an hour, I will certainly show up for 30 minutes. Friends keep us more motivated.
Determination is something that only “we” can work on. But, having friends support always helps boost this determination.
4- You can try a personal trainer
Personal trainers are generally very expensive. But, you can pool in and cover that too. It could be hard to convince the trainer, but many would agree and I totally think it’s worth trying.
5-Sharing Progress
Although comparison is a thief of joy, in this case, it might just be the reverse. Of course, every one different and our bodies are poles apart from each other. But, instead of feeling envious of one’s progress you can just try and push yourself harder.
Online Friends?
Yes, you can workout at your own comfort and send a picture or your steps etc to your friend. Technology, has made it easier for us to stay fit and exercise!
I want to be fit, and for me, that means to also lose some kilos. I did lose a lot of weight already, but the last few kilos are taking just taking forever to come off. But, I know consistency will pay off. (You can read more, about my weight loss story here)
WHY EXERCISE?
Being fit does not only make you active, but it also gives you more power & energy to fight ill health.
Are you a new mom who has less time, or you are a busy person and you strive for fitness, but do not have the energy or know where to start? These tips can be followed by both men and women.
Start, with something you love. It could be a swim thrice a week, cycling or good old jogging. You do not have to aim for 60 minutes, the first day. Start slow…10-20 minutes a day is good enough.
If you prefer to workout at home, then there are a lot of things you can do. And, no I’m not going to suggest you to buy a stepper or a treadmill. But, you do need YouTube. However, its a personal choice, I did invest in a treadmill.
Check out these awesome fitness channels on YouTube:
Lastly, you will have to want it bad enough, to stick to it. Even if it rains or snows!!!
PMS? Let that not control you either.
That’s what will make it a pattern.
My top tip, is just to start, even if it’s for 10 minutes, go for it.
Also, eating in portion control will help you achieve your goals, better.
What does your exercise regime look like? I generally workout alone. But, lately have met an online friend and we boost each other and are hoping to see some great results!
DISCLAIMER: I’m not a weight loss expert, all thoughts are my own.
Yes Zainab one needs to stick to a routine with exercise and make it a integral part of lifestyle . Need to do it or start with short duration but do it.
Thank you for this push. I have been toying the idea of starting SOME form of workout at home and I think these are signs for me to start, even if it means using water bottles as dumb bells!
Ah, I needed to read this. Nice tips and you are right, sticking to a pattern can be very advantageous. Good start to the challenge!
Great tips to get in shape. Becoming healthier should be the main aim when we start any exercise regime. Weight loss will follow. I have been following Hasfit’s youtiube videos. Have also bought a treadmill and cross trainer but I prefer going for walks. Do what you enjoy doing and the exercise will feel like fun.
Haven’t stuck to a fitness regime yet. 🙂 But I have seen the advantages when I’ve tried to.
Hope your challenge goes successfully, Z.
A fit body and a healthy mind are the greatest assets that help one enjoy life.
Great article with some useful tips.
Thank you.
When it comes to one’s health, following a strict pattern works wonders. It is difficult but possible! Agree with you completely.
So true,,, but haven’t been able to stick to those 10 mins / day for the past one month.. Trying and still trying.. Will try some more now again after your post!
This is a topic I would love to follow. Bookmarking this one.
Thank you for such an informative article, Z. Fitness is the need of the hour. But, it has to be a lifestyle rather than a temporary phase.
Wonderful and motivating. I am myself trying to shed a whole lot of extra weight to be fit, to be back to my real self
I try to not skip my schedule and use loseit app to keep me on track. For me its more about staying healthy. If not able to stick to my 1 hr workout i at least try to make 15min of time in the morning and evening to practice yoga.
You are right..you need to stick to a routine in order to achieve you fitness goals. It is something I have always had trouble with..maintaining a fixed routine
If you set a pattern for yourself, it soon becomes a habit. But somehow I get bored of routine, I like surprises more. As a result of which, my exercise routine goes for a toss most of the times 😛
We all need little motivation to get on with the exercise. I got mine from yours. #note to myself- hit the gym
Aap logo se bahut inspiration milti hai per routine set hi nahi ho pa raha, 15 days sab thik rehta hai tab tak koi prob aa jaati hai, per fir bhi ab fit rehne ki.koshish barabar chal rahi hai 😊👍👍
Starting a fitness regime is ok but sticking to it is the toughest part for me!! Congrats on achieving your fitness goals – its indeed a special achievement
I love reading your posts – always bring me back to look at my own fitness regime, or the lack of it, actually. I like the practical tips and recommended resources!
Good Luck with your final few kilos, and with my first few 🙂
So true and recently I have decided to just begin and form a habit to do some exercise 🙂 Thank you for this.
10 minutes aren’t a huge demand but having tried and giving up once or twice, I think the key lies in ‘wanting it bad enough’, that’s when things happen and you follow a pattern.
I do weight training 3 times a week and cardio twice a week. I used to only do 2 days, but I am motivated to get back to my healthiest body weight from a few years back so I have upped my routine.
Physical activity helps to reduce body fat by building or preserving muscle mass and improving the body’s ability to use calories. When physical activity is combined with proper nutrition, it can help control weight and prevent obesity, a major risk factor for many diseases.
Exercising with friends is fun and atleast we don’t quit easily! Love exercising with friends
Yeah I agree with your points. You have a great motivation of being fit
I agree exercising with a friends helps a lot. As you mentioned in getting up, motivating, determination. There is a kind of healthy competition as well. As friend challenges you that let’s jog more or more crunches, squats etc.
I’m very regular with my workouts although I like to change patterns frequently. Sometimes short breaks are needed to get the motivation back. I workout alone as well as with friends. Both have their own charm.
Personally for me this post hits a familiar chord. Have earlier also worked out with my friend which was good for both of us. And, thanks for the intro! 🙂
Useful post , we really need some motivation or else we loose interest in doing excercise and work out , doing with a friend is fun 😊
Really, workout with a friend is always the good choice. It gives motivation and encouragement. Obviously, you can’t skip a day with lame excuses 🙂
If we have exercise partner , it become more fun and motivation. Then chasing or beating each other records in fitness take you one step ahead
Losing those last few kilos is like a test of character! I am in the same boat and I agree having a fitness buddy definitely helps
Everything when you do in groups it gives you motivation and encouragement. It can be your study or workout. It has many benefits.
Exercise with friends is really the best idea.. Me also want to try it following yours steps…
I really liked your advice zainab and I
Completely agree that doing exercise along sometimes may become boring and having a friend helps in motivation to do regular exercise. #slimturn4
Nice post on why to excercise with friends.
Particiapted in the blog train , added my log post link in linky.
Nice post Zainab, even I believe that there should be a partner for a constant motivation and support. Sadly I don’t have anyone 🙁
I agree Zainab, working out with your friends is a fantastic motivator and it’s also fun! I used to work out with my best friend before she moved to Chandigarh after marriage. I miss her and our sessions so much!
Its a great Idea, Gym buddies really work as magic. Now a days my hubby is my gym buddy.
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