Let’s face it! We can often feel embarrassed or a little shy when exercising and want no one that we know to see us sweating it out.

But numerous studies have shown that sharing this time with a friend will help you with your exercise goals.

Here are some key reasons to share this time with friends:

1. Accountability – when you have someone counting on you, you are far less likely to bail on a workout. Making plans to meet your friend at 6pm is much more concrete than vaguely planning to exercise alone “some time after work”. Set a date and don’t be late!

2. Exercise becomes more fun – a key element in forming a lifestyle habit is making it fun. It’s always more enjoyable to share an experience with a friend. It also allows you to try out new activities.

3. Sweat Harder – you’ll work that bit harder when exercising with a partner. It can bring out a competitive instinct that allows you both to push your limits. You’re more likely to do that extra set or push just a little harder when you’re being spurred on by a mate.

4. Try new things – ever wanted to try Metafit or a boxing class but felt intimidated going there alone? With a partner, your excuses are now removed. It opens up all sorts of possibilities to new forms of exercise.

5. Social well-being – social interaction is often listed as an important factor for many people when choosing exercise. Training with a partner or friend gives you that social contact that is often non-existent when going solo.

6. Shared goals – if two of you are working towards a common goal, it helps to build more resolve and resilience. It’s a fantastic feeling to achieve a goal, and it can be even better when you achieve it with a friend.

So tell your friends to join you at FIT SQUAD and watch your health goals skyrocket!