A workout partner is a great way to get and stay motivated. Time and again researchers have found that exercising with a partner is the best way to improve your weight-loss results. This underscores how important motivation is to the weight loss and fitness process. Accepting that you might need a workout partner is the easy part; it’s finding a willing partner that is the trickier prospect. Here are some ways to find an exercise partner.
FIND A PARTNER ONLINE
If you can find a date online, you can surely find a workout partner online. There are a lot of great sites to facilitate new relationships. One to check out is Meetup.com, a site that serves as a clearinghouse for all sorts of group meet-ups – not just fitness. Meet-up features groups of all different kinds, from marathon training to boot camps in the park. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can start a Meet-up of your own.
ZogSports is a regional sports club (New York, New Jersey, DC) where you can sign up for various intramural leagues and play soccer, kickball, football, and other sports. Check around to see if your city has a similar offering.
Findanexercisepartner.com is yet another site that helps connect two willing exercise partners.
MINE YOUR WORKPLACE FOR POSSIBLE PARTNERS
If you work somewhere with others, there is surely someone there who shares your desire to get fit and stay fit. Post a message in the break room, or post to your work message board that you’re seeking an exercise partner. Lunchtime workouts are easier on the waistline than a business lunch!
BARGAIN SERVICES/COUPON SERVICES
With local “daily deal” sites popping up everywhere, there is bound to be a few options for you to try locally. From yoga and Pilates sessions, to boot camps and dance lesson, there are deals out there to be had where you can meet and greet possible partners for future workouts.
TALK TO A PERSONAL TRAINER
If you use a personal trainer, you might find out if your trainer has any clients looking for a workout buddy. The trainer may have some insight as to a good partner for you. You can be assured that your trainer has some insight as to the other person’s exercise motivation and fitness level, so hopefully s/he can be of some help.
Having a workout partner can really keep you motivated and raring to go when it comes to staying fit. Give one of these options a try, and discover the power of workout out with a partner!
