GET FIT GIRL! WORKOUT WITH FRIENDS
Working out can be something you look forward to everyday or a serious burden everyday. But whichever one it is, you have to do it!
You want to look good in every outfit! You want to be summertime fine in the summertime. Shoot! You want to be summertime fine all year!
For some people, they look forward to working out. It brings their life so much joy to go for a morning run, or spend three hours in the gym.
For others, it’s not so fun. So, if it is a burden for you, friends or workout buddies are a great way to add the much needed fun and excitement you need.
Some people like to workout by themselves. But sometimes its good to have someone there to help you push yourself, and talk to as your body burns from a good effective workout.
Here are a few reasons why friends and workout buddies are awesome to have.
ACCOUNTABILITY!
It’s hard to get out of the bed and work out. Or after a long day at work, go straight to the gym, but when you work out with friends, you all hold each other accountable for working out. You’ll feel bad letting your friends down for a 5 o’clock kickboxing class, and you don’t want to have to hide out, because you were being lazy.
MOTIVATION!
You finally get to the gym, and you feel like walking right back out. Been there before? Well when your friends are in the mix its easy to get that extra push to try a new yoga class, or lift heavier weights. You’re friends will have your back when you feel like you can’t go any further with your workout.
COMPETITIVE FACTOR!
Why are you still lifting the same 5-pound weights, from two weeks ago? You’re friends will have you pushing the limit. This is always a good thing. You’ll be closer to your weight goal in no time. Healthy competition is always good to have. Just remember to not go overboard. Too much competitiveness will have your friends not wanting to workout with you.
FUN! FUN! FUN!
You can catch up on all of the latest news with your friends while you work out. You won’t event feel the burn as you talk and workout. Try a new dance or step class, and laugh throughout the entire class, because it doesn’t matter if you don’t get all the moves right.
CELEBRATE SUCCESS!
Those pounds will come off, and there needs to be a moment of celebration. It’s easy to get into the routine of just working out, but take pleasure in actually loosing weight. Go out to dinner, go out for drinks, just don’t gain back all of the weight you worked so hard to loose. Celebrating never hurt anybody.
TRY THIS!
Here are some fun ideas for working out with a friend.
- Try a class together that you might be too intimidated to try on your own.
- Go on weekly hikes, walks and runs.
- Get on your bikes and ride around. (Especially fun in the city!)
How do you feel about working out with friends?
