Exercising with a Partner

I usually like to exercise alone.  But recently, I have realized that I like to exercise with someone who is on the same fitness level or a little higher than I so that I can challenge myself to keep up with them.  Mind you, I wouldn’t want to exercise with someone who is a lot stronger, faster, and has more endurance than me because I can imagine the frustration on their part for having to slow down for me and the frustration with myself that I am holding them back.  Working out with someone who is on the same level as you, though, motivates you to try harder.  There’s something about having someone by your side while you’re exercising that gives you more energy and more determination to work harder.  It must be the competitive nature inside of all of us.

So, find yourself a partner who is on the same fitness level as you and find an exercise to do together.  You will have the pleasure of each other’s company and someone to compete against.  Good exercising!