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Guide to train as a couple and not to despair in the attempt.

Surprising your partner this Valentine’s Day is no longer about dining at her favorite restaurant, showing up with a huge bouquet of roses or sending a box of chocolates. This year surprise her with a joint workout, because yes, it can be just as fun and pack twice the benefits.

The main ones are these:

  • Motivation and responsibility to achieve the objectives.
  • Training with someone with a higher level pushes you to give it your all.
  • Training with your partner can improve sexual relations.
  • Training with someone can strengthen the relationship, whether it is a friendly or loving relationship.
  • The person you train with can help you improve your technique.

Even so, partner training can be tricky. The person who is fitter may think that the other person will slow down his or her progress. And the person with a lower level may lose motivation.

These seven tips will help you get the most out of your training and enjoy it.

TIP 1: HONESTY

It is important to be aware of the difference in fitness levels. Respect each other and don’t demotivate each other. It is about recognizing the differences and working in a mutually beneficial way.

TIP 2: A CHALLENGE FOR BOTH PARTIES

An effective workout needs to be challenging. The trick with partner workouts is to make the exercises challenging for both people.

It is as simple as increasing the difficulty of some exercises, doing sprints during the recovery interval of the less fit person, or even starting the workout earlier or continuing to train when the other person has finished.

TIP 3: TAKE THE INITIATIVE

The person with the highest fitness level can carry extra water, snacks or clothing. And he or she can push a cart or pull a bike trailer if there are young girls and boys participating in the route.

Thus, the training will be more challenging for the person with a more advanced fitness level. It also brings a sense of security for the less advanced person to know that they have access to everything they may need.

TIP 4: SUITABLE ROUTES

Choose a route that is suitable and comfortable for both partners. A route with many climbs is not appropriate if one person has to be at the limit during the entire workout. If it is hot, choose a shaded route.

Routes with different exit possibilities or with the option to shorten the route are a very good choice. This way, if the workout is too much or one of the parts is not feeling well, it is easier and faster to get back home. This will help take pressure off the person with a lower fitness level.

It should be clear from the outset that it is okay to finish the workout early. The person with a more advanced fitness level can continue running as long as the other person feels comfortable going home alone.

TIP 5: ACHIEVABLE GOALS AS A COUPLE

Clearly define training goals before you start. Focus on goals that you cannot accomplish alone. For example, focus your training on mental health, strengthening your relationship or strengthening your friendship.

The brain is a muscle, don’t forget. Mental and emotional health are critical to developing this muscle.

TIP 6: ADD VARIETY

Try new things! Choose an activity that you haven’t done before. New experiences bring people closer together. You will be in the same position as beginners.

It doesn’t matter what the activity is, what counts is that both partners want to have fun and get some exercise.

TIP 7: ACCEPT DIFFERENCES

It is more than likely that you will not start from the same point or that your physical characteristics are very different for certain activities as a couple. But don’t be discouraged, you will surely find something you like and are good at.

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