Regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but sticking to a fitness routine can be challenging. Between busy schedules, lack of motivation, and the lure of other activities, it’s easy to let your fitness goals slide. This is where the benefits of a workout buddy can really make a difference.

Our in-home and virtual personal trainers at Nielsen Fitness offer semi-private workouts with a partner. It’s a simple yet powerful way to stay consistent and motivated while making exercising more enjoyable. “Despite well-documented health benefits from exercise, a study on national trends in achieving the recommended minutes of physical activity guidelines has not improved since the guidelines were published in 2008. Peer interactions have been identified as a critical factor for increasing a population’s physical activity” (PLOS ONE, 2022).

Our Team’s Favourite Benefits of Teaming Up

BENEFIT #1: ACCOUNTABILITY

Consistency is key to seeing results from any fitness program, and when you know someone else is counting on you to show up, you’re far less likely to skip your workout. A partner adds a layer of accountability that can make all the difference on days when motivation is low.

The thought of letting someone down can be the push you need to power through and get moving. Tack on a booking with an in-home or virtual personal trainer and you may never want to skip a workout again!

BENEFIT #2: MOTIVATION

Our in-home personal trainers in Toronto, Collingwood, London, Hamilton  and Ottawa (and virtual personal trainers everywhere) understand the importance of motivation.

Having someone by your side can provide the extra encouragement and energy you need to tackle challenging workouts. Your workout buddy can cheer you on during tough sets, celebrate your progress, and keep the overall experience positive. Their presence can inspire you to push harder and achieve more than you might on your own! “Consequently, the motivation to have fun often creates long-term adherence to physical activity” (Forbes, 2024).

A little competition can also be a great motivator. Working out with someone who has similar fitness goals can drive you to improve your performance.

BENEFIT #3: FUFILLMENT

Laughing through a challenging workout, chatting during a long set, or celebrating milestones together creates a sense of camaraderie that makes in-home or virtual training sessions something to look forward to.

On top of this, a recent study published by the International Association for Relationship research found that “when people exercised with their romantic partner, they experienced higher positive affect during exercise, higher daily positive affect, and were more satisfied with their relationship compared to days when they exercised without their partner” (2021).

FINAL WORDS

Having a workout buddy can enhance every aspect of your fitness routine. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or co-worker, find someone who shares your fitness goals and see how training together can transform your health. If you’re interested in trying semi-private workouts, grab a friend or family member and book your free mini-workout and consultation with Nielsen Fitness here!