Benefits of Having a Fitness Buddy

It's raining outside. Your shoes are still wet from your last walking session. You actually should leave and exercise, but there's something good on TV. Maybe later...

Sound familiar?

Now do this scenario: It's raining outside. Your shoes are wet, and you do not want to go for a walk, but your telephone blinks with a message from your buddy that says she's already left the house, and she'll meet you at the trail. You recognize you've got to travel, or she'll offer you a tough time for ditching her. So, you grab your soggy shoes and leave for an influence walking session. Afterward, you are feeling good. You usually feel good afterward; it is the getting started part that's hard.

That's why it is so beneficial to possess somebody else to exercise daily. There is no sort of fitness regimen that can't enjoy having a fitness buddy. If it's weightlifting, your buddy can spot you. If it's running or biking, they will push you to travel faster than you'd if you were alone. If it's climbing, she will catch you once you slip and begin careening down the mountain (maybe climbing is not the safest fitness activity).

Whatever your choice of fitness outlets, a workout buddy can't only push you harder than you'd yourself, but they will get you out the door. Never underestimate the facility of social obligations. Those folks who wouldn't consider breaking a date with ourselves cringe at the thought of breaking a date with a lover. This is especially so if we've friends who are experts at giving the guilt-trip.

OK, so you're sold on the thought of a fitness buddy. But wanting one is often easier than finding one. Your regular friends won't be into fitness, or they're the type of individuals who start something with good intentions and gradually abate. It is vital to seek out someone who is as dedicated to fitness (or more dedicated) than you're. But where to look? Here are some ideas:

-Ask a lover, or see if a lover of a lover is trying to find somebody.

-If you belong to a gym or health spa, see if there's a bulletin board ahead where you'll post requests.

-Join an exercise class or take some sports lessons; you might find an interested person or two.

-Check fitness internet sites, primarily associated with your interests; there could also be a message board where you'll search for activity partners.

Whatever route you select, do not be afraid to initiate proceedings by beginning conversations with people or starting new threads on message boards. You would possibly be surprised at what percentage people also are trying to find regular workout buddies.

Once you discover a fitness buddy, don't let him or her down. If you both show motivation and keep to a daily schedule, you'll both reap the advantages.