Have you ever worked out with your significant other? While some couples may believe that sweating together has a positive impact on their relationships, others might fear the idea of giving up their alone time at FitClub. If you’re trying to make it a date, FitClub has five ways to survive the challenge.
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Be flexible. Not everyone has the same fitness goals or workout regimens as you. Working out with a friend or significant other may challenge you to step outside your comfort zone and try a new class, a new machine, or an entirely new routine. If you’re open to trying something new at FitClub and pushing yourself in a new way, you can make this a positive instead of a fear-inducing negative this Valentine’s Day. Talk to your significant other before you head out to make sure that you are both open to trying a new class before you walk through the door. One of you might find a new favorite workout, or a new and healthy way to spend time together.
Work in. If you don’t feel the need to do exactly the same thing as your significant other at the exact same time, consider creating your own circuit workout and switch places after a certain number of reps or a certain number of minutes. Tabata and weight training are excellent exercises that you can easily coordinate together in the same room, and share moves and weights while also working independently of one another.
Hit the treadmills or bicycles. If you’re leery of running or cycling with your significant other because you’re worried about being able to maintain the same pace, go for a run or stationary bike ride next to one another, but at your own pace. There’s no harm in pushing yourself while you workout side by side, but…
Don’t overdo it. It can be tempting to push yourself even harder when working out with your significant other, but respecting your own limits and boundaries will keep you healthy and injury free. Listen to your body and respect yourself enough to know when to push harder and when to maintain a comfortable weight or pace. Showing off or trying something too challenging for your current fitness level could result in injury or soreness that will sideline you until the next holiday!
Supportive words only. It can be tempting to want to correct our partner’s form, technique, or workout style. Unless you’re an expert in form or fitness, though, resist the urge to offer unwanted advice. Exercise and fitness are independent activities and everyone has their own goal and personal challenges. Enjoy the experience, the endorphins, and a healthier night out and leave FitClub feeling happier and more supportive than when you came in.
Do you workout with a friend or significant other? What advice would you have for someone interested in trying it for the first time?
