Why You Really Need To Workout With Your Significant Other

Those pounds aren’t going to shed themselves, but you don’t have to shed them by yourself either. In fact, if you have a significant other, it’s probably better that you don’t do it alone.

Consider making working out the new date. There are wonderful benefits to sharing the weight room with your other half. Don’t believe it? Here are seven reasons to get smitten with fitness.

1. You’re Accomplishing Goals With Someone

What good is success without someone to share it with? Tackling a fitness goal with your significant other is a great way to develop teamwork, communication, and purpose in your relationship.

2. You’re Improving Your Workout Efficiency

For some people, it is hard enough trying to get themselves to the gym. You don’t want to waste time when you’re finally there. Studies have shown that the mere presence of someone affects your ability to do an activity. Your partner can help you burn calories just by being there!

3. You’re Rekindling The Fire in Your Relationship

You may doubt this point initially. Watching your loved one strain to do a pushup or gasp for air doesn’t seem too attractive at first, but think about it. The symptoms of working out actually mirror the symptoms we feel in a state of attraction: sweaty palms, shortness of breath, a racing pulse. Working out is like you two just met all over again!

4. You’ll Stick to Your Fitness Program

When it comes to fitness, commitment inspires commitment. The national average dropout rate for exercise programs is an unsurprising 50% after six months. However, studies have shown that married couples that workout together are seven times more likely to stick with these programs than couples who don’t workout together.

5. You Have Your Own Personal Trainer

Your sweetie-pie doesn’t have to be a gym expert, but he or she can give you just as much, if not more motivation to workout. When you don’t feel like working out, your spouse will push you to and vice versa. If your love is motivated to run those laps, you are more likely to follow along. If you were by yourself, that motivation may not be present.

6. You Get A Couple’s Discount

Even gym owners know the benefits of paired workouts. Most gyms allow you to bring in a guest for free! You can work out with your spouse at no additional cost, and if both of you workout separately, it can save you money.

7. You Have a Helper

You might need someone to monitor your form while you’re working your muscles, or hold your feet while you’re doing a sit up. It never hurts to have an extra pair of hands around, and who will tend to you better than the love of your life?

Working out doesn’t have to be a chore. Your spouse can make it an activity to look forward too and your chiseled bodies will be a reflection of a stronger, healthier and happier relationship.