Buddy Up

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This is probably not the first time you have gotten this advice, and the reason is 
because it works. Working out with someone else is almost always better than alone. 
Not only does it make it more enjoyable, but you have someone to keep you motivated 
and accountable.

Tips for Choosing a Workout Buddy

The trick here is to choose the right person who you want to go on your fitness journey 
with. If you choose someone that doesn’t’ show up or just doesn’t have the same goals 
as you, then you might be in for failure and will end up working out alone anyway.

Here are some tips for choosing a good workout buddy:

Find Someone You Know You Can Count On – First of all, it is absolutely essential 
that you can count on your fitness buddy. They are there to help motivate you and 
become someone who pushes you to workout even when you don’t want to, and you 
will do the same for them. Try not to pick someone who isn’t reliable just because they 
are friends. Take your fitness journey seriously and find someone who takes theirs 
seriously as well.

Choose a Workout Buddy with Similar Goals – You also want to think about their 
goals and your goals, getting down to specifics. Come up with a plan where you will go 
to the gym or meet at the same outdoor hiking spot at the same time. Make sure your 
goals, from the frequency of workouts, to the longevity of your buddying up are all the 
same on both ends, that way you benefit mutually.

Select a Workout Buddy Who Likes the Same Types of Workouts – And lastly, it is 
also really important to consider what types of workouts you will be doing, now just now, 
but in the near future. If right now you both love running, but you know you eventually 
want to marathon train, and your friend wants to hit the gym for weights, you might not 
sync up in the future.

There may be times when one or both of you find that your fitness routine is changing 
and not necessarily together, but for now, at least consider this when choosing a good 
workout partner.
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