Working out alone, day after day, can easily get boring. You may find yourself quitting your fitness routine after just a week or two, and with no one to hold you accountable, you’re off the wagon again. A simple way to remedy this is to find a partner with similar fitness goals to work out with. Try some of these tips for working out with a partner to keep you on track.
To exercise your ab muscles, you should do crunches. Simply lay flat, backside down on the ground. Then raise your legs with your feet still on the ground and knees pointed upward. Place your hands behind your head and slightly raise your upper body off the ground, but don’t come all the way up. This strengthens your core muscles.
Don’t be afraid to join a gym if you are of a ‘certain age’. Joining a gym doesn’t have to be for young people. Most gyms would love to attract members who are in older age groups. Talk to the membership representative about classes specifically geared for people of your age, and what kind of classes they offer. The more you work out, the more comfortable you will be exercising around people of all ages.
You should avoid trying to exercise when you are ill. If all of your symptoms are above the neck, you may still exercise if you want. If you are sick and working out, your body will be trying to heal itself. It will not be focused on building muscle and endurance. If you are sick, it is best to stop exercising until you are better.
If you think that you have an excuse not to exercise, than you should try to schedule a specific time of the day to exercise and stick to it. At the end of the day you should determine whether your excuse was true or not. Most likely your excuse was not true.
Your body is not the only thing that should be trained during your workouts, you need to train your brain as well. After all, it is in charge of your central nervous system which is in charge of telling muscles when to contract. To do this, try standing on one leg, squatting down and touching the floor with your other hand. Do about 2 sets of 10-12 repetitions for each leg.
When you are getting ready to lift, make sure you test the bench with your thumb. If you can feel the wood, you need to go find a different bench. Hard benches can cause you to develop T4 syndrome, which affects the nerve function of your arms, which in turn weaken them.
As you can see, there are many great options for working out with a fitness partner. By finding a workout buddy and incorporating some of these ideas into your fitness routine, you will be more likely to stick with your routine and have fun in the process. Soon you and your partner, will be on your way to achieving your fitness goals.