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
By Jenna Bergen prevention
 

You’re More Likely to Stick with Something You Enjoy

Think about the way you would each choose to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon. (Related: 11 Ways to Lose Weight This Weekend) Most likely your top choice isn’t the same as your partner’s. “You are different people and you may have very different preferences when it comes to exercise,” says personal trainer Jessica Smith, star of the 10 Minute Solution: Ultimate Boot Camp DVD. And the more you enjoy what you’re doing, the more likely you’ll stick with it and push yourself to excel.

“For any workout to be effective, the intensity and motivation have to remain high,” says Hannah Williams, a personal trainer at Reebok Sports Club/NY. “If you hate doing pushups, you’re not going to get as much out of them.” (More: 8 New Ways to Do Pushups)

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