Find A Workout Buddy

One of the best things you can do to stick with a workout regime or exercise plan is to find someone you can team up with. Not only can you feed (no pun) off of each other's energy but it'll give you a sense of commitment in regards to going to the gym, for a jog or whatever it is you plan to do as part of your routine.

If you don't happen to be feeling quite up to working out the other person can give you a kick in the pants and motivate you to show up. It can be a friend or a spouse, doesn't matter. If it's someone who is not doing the same exact workout as you (a class vs. free weights on your own) at the very least it will get your butt to the gym!

If it's a partner who IS doing the same workout, it just makes the whole thing more fun and enjoyable. The only downside is that it might take a little longer if you spend too much time chit-chatting. Smile

So find someone to team up with, and get to it!

Posted by Vic on February 1, 2006 02:45 PM