I've always been a loner type of "worker-outer" since high school. I'm pretty sure that isn't a word, but we'll go with it. Let's just say that I always thought I was my best partner when it comes to working out. I don't need anyone else to push me verbally because I, most times, can talk myself into pushing harder. Discipline, while working out, is my thing. Discipline to start the workout is something else entirely though.
I've tried my turn at Insanity alone and I got through about 4 weeks of it, but things started to creep in and take priority over my workout time slot. Maybe that's the way of the workout world. I didn't finish it. I've started another turn at Insanity. This time however, I'm not doing it alone.
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I'm a broken record when I say that my church has an awesome Gym to play sports in, but I've put together a few guys to do Insanity with me and that awesome gymnasium plays a big role. A friend of mine lives just down the road from me and I asked if he wanted to do the Insanity workout with me and he was all for it. So, having two people is better than just one right? Yes, when it comes to Insanity two is better than one. You know what's even better than having two people pushing each other during the Insanity workout? Five or Six people doing that workout together.
It's turned into just that and I wasn't sure how it'd work or if I'd feel awkward doing Insanity in a group setting, but it's been great. Afterwards, we usually shoot some hoops or just hang out for a while.
My wife, Carol, has worked out with a group of friends from church on a regular basis and I figured it was just a female thing, but having the guys there has pushed me. I've gotta say though, there isn't really any pep talk during the workout, but a timely joke and just seeing that others are working hard makes the workout seem more fun and a better overall workout.
Do you like to work out with partners or do you like to workout alone?!
5 comments:
I'm all about the social aspect, so I love working out with others. :-)
I used to be a loner..but then I met a person who was as committed to their workout as I am..Now we work out together three days a week.
There is a huge social aspect to this journey. I've got to look into Insanity - Might be a nice change of pace now that training for my marathon has started. I love running but my body needs variety. Have a great day!
I love having people to work-out with. It's nice to be social and still get a great work-out in and it's nice because I can't bail on my work-out if people are counting on me to be there...
I have tried both and I have to say that it depends on who I am working out with.For the most part I prefer to be alone so I am building a home gym. I like it that way better.
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