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Couples Workouts
8 Reasons Couples Shouldn’t Work Out Together
Getting sweaty with your sweetie may sound like a good idea, but experts say you may be better off going solo
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Couples Cardio?
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It Zaps the “You” Time Out of Exercise
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You’re More Likely to Stick with Something You Enjoy
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Competing Could Hurt You
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You’re at Different Fitness Levels
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You Lose the Custom-Fit Approach
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You Can’t Change Your Routine as Easily
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Your Partner’s Results Could Bum You Out
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It's Harder to Set Goals
Couples Cardio?
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Getting my sweat on with my sweetie has always sounded fun—in theory.
However, after many failed attempts, I've resigned myself to the fact that coupled-up cardio sessions will, most likely, wind up taking one of three very predictable scenarios: 1. The man I love—who promised to join me on a morning run only 8 hours earlier over a cozy dinner of red wine and pasta—is now intent on snoozing the morning away. 2. My darling winds up on the couch with a few bags of frozen peas on his swollen knee for the remainder of the afternoon because he couldn't resist setting a macho, much-faster-than-me pace. 3. I end up missing the workout I'm really in the mood for—say, a sweat-drenched power yoga class—for a scenic, but not very heart-pumping, hike.
Discover the fastest way to a lean, sexy body
A few weeks ago, I might have felt bad that my boyfriend and I are on totally different pages when it comes to our fitness schedules, but not anymore: Many experts believe staying solo when you sweat is actually your best bet for hitting your weight loss and fitness goals. Read on for eight reasons why love doesn't always belong in the weight room.
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