Getting geared up to start your first fitness plan? Or, perhaps you were steadily working out for years already but happened to let your efforts slip and fell off the bandwagon. Now you are making a comeback.
Whatever the case, having a workout buddy by your side can make the process that much easier and can mean the difference between success and failure. But, you need to choose your workout buddy correctly. The wrong workout buddy may actually hinder your results - so you need to think carefully to ensure you are selecting effectively.
Here are three quick tips...
1. You Need To Get Along. While this first one may seem obvious to some, it's not always addressed as it should be. If you don't especially get along with the person you chose to workout with, or you simply don't trust them enough to fully open up to them as well as you should, this is the very first sign you need to move on.
Your workout buddy is going to be there through the hard times as well as the good times, so having someone you can open up to about any struggles - someone who will support you... is critical!
If you feel slightly closed off to your workout buddy, you won't reap all the benefits you could be from the relationship.
2. You Need To Prefer Exercising At Similar Times. Another requirement for a good workout buddy? You need to prefer exercising at similar times as well. If you are a morning person and they're a night owl, trying to find two similar times to workout together is going to be pretty challenging.
Of course one person could give and workout at the other's time, but this is not going to be optimal for them. They may not get in as good of a workout session - so this won't work in their favor.
3. You Need To Have Similar Motivational Styles. Finally, the last thing to take into account is your overall motivational styles. Are you someone who is more motivated by a leader type of workout buddy? Or are you more motivated by someone who is supportive and your friend?
Some people like the dictatorship leader style, where the partner is being more forceful as they aim to get you to squeeze out another rep or encourage you on. Others react poorly to this and just want gentle encouragement.
It's important you see eye to eye on this or one of you will be suffering.
So there you have a few key points to keep in mind regarding the workout buddy you choose. Are you working out with someone who's right for you?
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