20 Dec The Benefits of Buddy Training
One of the best ways to get back into exercise or to keep active in the long-term is to do it with a friend.
Here are some benefits of exercising with a buddy or in a small group setting;
- Accountability – when you have someone counting on you, you are far less likely to skip a workout. Making plans to meet your friend at 6pm is much more concrete than planning to exercise alone “some time after work”. Set a date and don’t be late.
- Exercise becomes more fun – a key element in forming a lifestyle habit is fun. It’s always more enjoyable to share an experience with a friend.
- You tend to get more out of the session – you’ll work that bit harder when exercising with a partner. It can bring out a competitive instinct that allows you both to push your limits.
- Reduced cost – a personal training session instantly becomes cheaper for both of you in a buddy or group setting, and you’ll still get plenty of individual attention.
- Social well-being – social interaction is often listed as an important factor for many people when choosing exercise. Training with a buddy gives you that social contact that you don’t get when training solo.
- Shared goals – It’s a fantastic feeling to achieve a goal, and it is even better when you achieve it with someone else.
If you need some direction, get in touch for a chat about buddy training options in a private studio, gym or outdoors.
Coach Sarah x
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