1. It’s safer
Whether you’re bench pressing or running it is comforting to know you’re not alone should you go into cardiac arrest. And speaking of bench pressing it is definitely ideal to have a spotter there (as it is with all weight lifting exercises).
2. It will help you keep proper form - which means you’ll be wasting less time and achieving better results
As good as mirrors are, it is not really possible to watch a mirror throughout your workout to check that you are keeping good form! The purpose of a spotter is not only to be there for safety reasons, but also to observe your form and check that your technique is staying the same. It is so easy to get lazy when you are working out solo.
3. It makes you accountable
What have you been eating this week? If you know you’re going to be asked this question next time you go to a workout you are less likely to eat the foods you shouldn’t be. When you aren’t accountable to anyone it is so much easier to have too many cheat meals.
4. Forces you to make your workouts even if you can’t really be bothered
You’re not just letting yourself down if you scrap a planned workout, you’re letting down your fellow buddy (or buddies) as well.
5. Keeps you working out longer as it is harder to quit
Working out becomes a social event, not just a chore. If you have a friend (or group of friends) you regularly have a workout with you will be more inclined to keep it going than if you’re working out purely as a self-disciplined chore. Calling quits will mean you see your friend(s) a lot less.
6. It is encouraging to have a fitness buddy
Do you ever offer yourself encouraging words? I imagine not! Hopefully though, your friend will encourage you as you make progress as they will be less critical than yourself. They’ll know what goals you are trying to achieve and will let you know when they start to see visible progress (which we ourselves are unable to recognise).
7. It makes you more competitive meaning you’ll have a better chance at reach your goals
Depending on what you’re doing to workout, having some others there with you means you can immediately turn it into a competition. Who wants to lose? No one! Setting goals as a group is one way to really motivate you to stay in for the long run and see your goals through.
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