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Do you struggle to keep up with your workout regime? Many people find it hard to stay motivated, which is why a fitness buddy can be a game-changer. Working out with a friend can boost your motivation levels, make exercise fun and increase the intensity of your workouts. If you can find a workout buddy, you should find it much easier to achieve your fitness-related goals.

So, how can you go about finding a workout buddy? Read on for a few tips that should help.

Ask Friends

First, you can ask around your friends and family. You might know someone that is already into their fitness and ask to team up or you might have a friend that is wanting to get started at the gym. A pre-existing friend can be a great fitness buddy because you will already know each other well and will feel comfortable pushing one another to new levels while having fun.

Just be sure to choose someone that will take it seriously and not end up joking around all the time! Additionally, there are sure to be times where you or they will not feel like a workout, so you might get on each other’s nerves and you need to be sure that this won’t impact your friendship.

If you choose a friend, you also need to make sure that your fitness goals are aligned – it is no good workout out with someone trying to bulk up if you are trying to lose weight!

Consider Colleagues

Many people find that a co-worker can be a good workout buddy because you have a similar schedule and you could travel to and from work together from the gym. Additionally, when your workout buddy is someone that you spend a lot of time with throughout the week, it will help you to motivate one another and discuss your paired workouts.

Of course, you need to be careful with a co-worker as a fitness buddy because you will spend a significant amount of time with them. This is why you need to choose someone that will not get on your nerves and you feel comfortable around.

People in the Gym

If there are people in the gym that you see on a regular basis and have gotten to know over the years then this can be an easy option. You will both already be in the gym at similar times, so paired workouts could work well.

Additionally, you do not need to have a relationship outside of the gym to have a good workout accountability buddy. It could even help if your relationship is solely based on exercise and smashing your goals. Alternatively, you might find that a gym buddy from the gym can become a new friend if you are looking to make friends with new people.

Similarly, if you play a sport in your spare time then you might be able to find someone that you play with. People that play the same sport often have the same interests and workout goals, so they can be the ideal workout buddy and you might be able to elevate each other’s game while achieving your fitness goals.

Group Workouts

Group workouts are also an easy way to meet new people and find people to work out with. Attending classes will give you extra motivation and keep your workouts interesting, plus if you start talking to someone, then you could see if they want to become a fitness buddy away from the classes.

People often attend group workouts as a way to meet new people while exercising, so they are worth trying if you want to find a fitness buddy. Additionally, classes led by a P.T will be one of the best ways to improve your workouts and achieve your fitness goals whether you are aiming for weight loss or bulking up.

Online

These days, it is easy to find a workout buddy thanks to the internet. You can put a message out on Facebook, find online communities for your local area or even use apps like Fitness Buddy to find people to work out with. Apps are ideal because you can find people based on your fitness goals, location and availability.

Sometimes, having someone that you do not already have a personal relationship with is best. This is because you can focus purely on your fitness goals and not worry about your relationship with them. Finding someone online can also be a way to extend your network and make a new friend if this is something that you are interested in.

Ask Your Partner

If you are in a relationship, you might find that your SO is the ideal workout buddy. Working out together could add a new dimension to your relationship while allowing you both to improve your physical and mental well-being.

If you struggle to find the time to spend together, you might find that paired workouts work well and you might be able to motivate each other as no one else can. Just make sure that you are both aware of each other’s goals, you do not push each other too far or let working out take over your relationship.

Find a Workout Buddy to Smash Your Exercise Goals

This post should help you to find a workout buddy. Having a fitness buddy can give you extra motivation, help you to increase the intensity of your workouts and make them more fun. Not only this, but you might even find that a gym buddy can become a great friend and someone that becomes an important part of your life both inside and outside of the gym.

Contact us today to find out more about our gym and why this is the perfect place for paired workouts and achieving your fitness goals. You may even find our gym to be the place to find a new gym buddy!