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The secret to boosting your workout? Buddy up!

 
Have you ever suited up for a sweat session, swearing you'd hit the treadmill for a full 45 minutes...and then cut out for just about any excuse imaginable? Yeah, us too. The next time ya slip on your sneakers, though, you might wanna do it with a friend. A recent study found that we tend to push ourselves harder when we work out with a partner...especially with a partner who is more athletic than we are.
 
During the study, various participants were set up with a cyber workout partner. As a control, the participants biked solo first, and averaged a 10-minute workout. When with the partner, their average workout times doubled. And when they were "teamed up" with the partner, they worked even harder. Better yet, the participants said that they didn't feel more exhausted at the end of their more intensive, partnered workouts--they felt satisfied about keeping up and working with someone else. Now how's that for a workout you can be happy with?
 
Do you have a workout buddy? Who is it? Tell us in the comments!

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Please help! I am working on gaining 20 pounds, but I still want to eat healthier foods (instead of junky stuff) and keep running on my treadmill. My question is, how will I gain weight? Do I just eat more, but still keep it healthy? I know it sounds weird but thanks!!!

 

Hey ralinia, actually eating healthy will help you gain the right weight, instead of the unhealthy stuff junk food creates. Increase your portions with fruits, veggies, nuts, chicken and fish. Drink milk and milkshakes, thicker beverages. Do some more research online girly for more tips. Hope this helps! Xoxo Smile  


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by ralinia on 3/8/2013 4:26:24 PM

 
 

My friend is a great workout partner because she is more athletic than me, so I push myself harder. She is also my neighbor, so its more convenient.

by teddy878 on 3/5/2013 10:19:17 PM

 
 

I follow fitspo accounts on Twitter. They are so supportive and really motivate me!!! SmileFollow me @KenniDaBoss27

by softballismyBFF on 3/5/2013 9:19:33 PM

 
 

Are you a serious cyclist? Do you hop on your bicycle occasionally for fun? Do you do BMX, road, or mountain? Or do you not even know what all this means and you're just looking for a new way to stay fit? If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions, we would love to have you at Club Crazy for Cycling! We offer tips on training, technique, and equipment shopping!

by BlueStar82 on 3/5/2013 6:45:31 PM

 
 

I love working out with my best friend Smile We both run track and cross country, and I'm only barely faster than her, so running with her keeps me motivated!

by pinanina on 3/5/2013 6:45:09 PM

 
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