Why You Should Workout as a Couple

1. HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR FITNESS GOALS

Of course doing couples workouts can help you move closer towards achieving your fitness goals, whatever they may be. Whether it’s to do one unassisted push up, or be able to do 15 burpees in a row without stopping, having someone there can speed up your progress. You can both share the ups in your journey as well as the downs, which can make a difference in your emotional and mental state.

2. IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR WORKOUTS

Ever give up during a set when you’re working out alone? Well, with someone there cheering you along the way, you may find that you can do much more than you thought you could.

Sometimes we need that extra push from someone, and a couples workout is a great way for you to not only get that, but for you to also give that push to someone who needs it as well.

And, if you’re someone who likes a dose of friendly competition, who better to provide it than your partner?

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3. YOU’LL BE HAPPIER IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Having the same fitness goal with your partner can improve the happiness you feel in your relationship. It gives you both something to achieve and work towards, and you can share the journey together.

Also, when you’re doing the same exercise or movements as each other, you’re displaying behavior known as nonverbal mimicry.

Mimicking these same physical movements will translate over to your emotional intimacy and help you become more emotionally attuned to one another. It’s a really great way to bond.

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Exercises For Your Couples Workout

We’ve categorised each exercise as upper and lower body, core and cardio. You can choose to focus on one muscle group per day or select one or two exercises from each group to do a complete full body workout. So, let’s get started.

1. UPPER BODY EXERCISES