Welcome back!

Hello fitness friends!

The Workout of the Week is back after a holiday/caucus hiatus. We're ready to jump back into a routine, how about you?

This week we're focusing on partner training and it turns out tere are several reasons to work out with a buddy. They can motivate, encourage and compete with you. But that’s not all.

“Research is showing that when you work out with someone, doing synchronized movements, it releases endorphins,” says Angie Gallagher, a certified personal trainer.

Endorphins are chemicals produced by the body that make you feel good. And if that’s not enough to get you to team up with someone, consider this:
“Research shows you lose about a third more weight than if you’re exercising on your own.”

After a warm up, Angie shows us some moves designated for a two-some. The plank gets a makeover by adding a little twist, which works more of your core. And the glute bridge is a lot tougher when a partner ups the resistance.

Throwing in some gear adds another dimension to the workout. Angie hands us some resistance bands. While one person pushes, the other pulls. So while one person works their chest, the other works the muscles in the upper back.

These moves force you to work together or you can challenge one another – another benefit of working out with a partner.

“Your intensity increases when you work out with a partner because of that little bit of competition to keep up with each other,” says Angie.

And last but not least, a work out partner keeps you accountable, no matter what exercise you’re doing.

“Someone’s expecting you to show up. They’re relying on you so your accountability is going to increase.”

In other words, someone leaning on you – literally and figuratively – can make all the difference when it comes to your work out.

Here's to a healthy week!
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Erin.Kiernan@whotv.com