Couples that train together remain together – both in life and in the gym. What’s the upside of training with your boyfriend/girlfriend/partner? That’s easy:
Motivation and Attraction
Sex sells AND it keeps you motivated. We all want to look good. We all ALSO want our partners to look good. It goes hand in hand. Watching your loved one pushing themselves to be better, seeing the muscle grow over the weeks, these things keep you going again and again. Besides….
Friendly Competition
You can’t let them outdo you. Knowing they’re there keeps you going harder. It’s one thing to workout alone or with a trainer, it’s another to have your partner there watching. You have to show them how strong and powerful you are. We all perform better with an audience. Then they begin to talk trash and you have to push back harder. This also means….
Accountability
You’re less likely to cancel or skip. There will be days you don’t feel like going. You’re going to want to give up or cancel for the day, but having someone to push you and keep you consistent. This leads to better results. Better results lead you to staying committed. It’s a positive feedback loop. Being less likely to cancel also means….
Routine Adherence
You’ll stick to your routine more tightly. You and your partner coexist and match routines to each other (for the most part). Sticking to a routine with your meals and training routine makes it easier to follow and stay consistent. Having them involved and supportive makes it easier all around. Speaking of meals…
Nutritional Support
You’ll be able to make healthier habit changes to your nutrition MUCH easier. This is simply from experience. Once I changed my lifestyle and habits when I first got serious with fitness, it became a bit of a wedge in a past relationship. Now, I have someone who supports, understands, and takes part in my fitness lifestyle. This not only brings us closer but makes it easier to achieve goals I set for myself. As for being closer….
Strengthening Relationships
The fitness “journey” is long and hard. There are a million ups and downs but it’s all for the better. Going through these positive changes with someone else brings you closer. Anything worth having takes time, just like your relationship. Putting in time together through training builds a bond unlike any other. Through all these things, you’ll reinforce, not only positive habits in your lifestyle but in your relationship. It’s a win-win.