Buddy training

This is something I see in the gym OFTEN and it is gratifying to observe: In training, two can be stronger than one, and as a couple, or as friends, or in a group, you can face the world head on, with a stronger united front (well that’s the idea anyway!).

Now in our 10th year of trading as Gym & Tonic in Hay, I feel I am qualified to speak on the subject of adherence to the cause, and in the case of the gym one thing is blatantly clear: training with a pal works really well and I’ll outline why: ‘Buddy Training’, as we call it in the trade, means you have instant support (as well as in the gym with us), if one of you is not in the mood the other will prop them up.

You’ll feel accountable to each other and so less likely to sabotage your efforts. It is easy to get the blood pumping with two (especially if there is a little harmless competition there!). You’ll encourage and motivate each other, and I am always touched when I see two clients helping each other remember a weights routine, for example. A couple of pointers on this subject though: don’t pal up with Miss Lycra-clad super fit if you are just starting out – this will have the opposite effect, and don’t buddy train with anyone who is capable of constantly bringing you down or encouraging you to head for the cream buns and latte as soon as you’ve finished our work out!