How Exercising with a Mate Can Help you Stay on Track Long-term
Altona North Training is the best Strength & Conditioning Gym in Melbourne's West. We offer no lock in memberships and over 35 classes every week.
While improving our fitness and health is a personal journey, there’s strong evidence that shows training with a friend or in a group improves your chances of success. From making workouts fun to providing encouragement, this is how having a workout buddy may be one of the best things you can do for your fitness.
IT WILL HELP YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE
Especially if you’re new to the gym or returning after a long time away, it’s much less daunting to attend classes with a friend. With a mate by your side, you won’t feel like the odd one out - plus you can cheer each other on during the class, and then complain about the soreness afterwards too!
THEY’LL KEEP YOU ACCOUNTABLE
When that alarm goes off early in the morning, or you’re just not feeling it after work… you’re much less likely to bail on your class if you know you have a friend there waiting for you. Book the same classes together at the start of the week and promise to stick to it to get the full affects of having an accountability buddy.
YOU’LL PUSH HARDER
If your mate is a bit competitive, or they’re a bit faster or fitter than you are, chances are you’ll feed off their energy and push yourself just that little bit harder. This is great news for anyone who feels that they struggle to reach the right intensity with their training.
IT’S MORE FUN!
It goes without saying that training with a friend or in a group is just way more fun than slogging it out alone! The time seems to go faster, plus you can chat through the cool-down stretch (and even head out for a coffee and/or brunch afterwards).
TIPS FOR CHOOSING A FITNESS PAL
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