workout-partner-related stories
Can Your Dog Do Squats?
Lots of us go running with our dogs, or count on them to get us up and walking in the mornings. You can definitely get a bit of a workout tossing the tennis ball or Frisbee around with your pup. Heck, there's even dog yoga. But that's as far as a workout with man's best friend can go, right?
Wrong!
Check out this video of a man and his pooch doing a synchronized workout. The dog might have better form than half the people at your gym!
Check out this video of a man and his pooch doing a synchronized workout. The dog might have better form than half the people at your gym!
Pick the Right Workout Partner
For the first time, ever, my husband and I are both trying to lose weight, and I am amazed at how much easier it is to eat healthfully and find time for a workout when I have a partner in crime. I knew having a workout buddy was helpful -- I take full advantage any time one of my friends goes on a fitness kick -- but having the person with whom you live share your goals? It's phenomenal.Of course, that's not always possible -- sometimes, you have to seek out a workout partner. And, if you're in the process of looking for a new one, Go Healthy Go Fit has three tips for finding the right one.
For one thing, look for someone with a similar schedule -- I've gotten some great midday workouts in with a friend who also works from home. Then, make sure you have the same goals, whether those goals are weight loss, running faster or gaining muscle. Finally, make sure you're both equally dedicated -- it's no fun if one of you is constantly forcing the other one to work out!
