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Couples Workouts
8 Reasons Couples Shouldn’t Work Out Together
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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
Competing Could Hurt You
“I’ve seen women injure themselves from trying to lift weights that are too heavy just in order to keep up with their workout buddy,” says Clayton. “It's human nature to compete.” But that’s exactly why working out together can be a recipe for disaster. Clayton, a former professional athlete and married to a pro athlete for over 10 years, should know: “Now we only exercise together if it’s on a relaxed, non-competitive day,” she says.


























