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Having a workout partner could be the secret to sticking to your fitness goals
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Research shows that people are more likely to stick to their fitness routines and push themselves harder when exercising with someone else.
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- Working out with a partner improves accountability, consistency and motivation, as shown by gym buddies Lorraine Keong and Joyce Peh's Hyrox experience.
- Shared goals and mutual encouragement help people push harder; fitness coach Benson Poh notes: "People are more likely to quit on a workout than quit on each other."
- Married couple Ryan Chong and Man Yee Sau find that exercising together strengthens their relationship through shared goals and improved communication.
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SINGAPORE – Studies have long pointed to the benefits of working out with a partner, from greater accountability to improved consistency and motivation.
Research shows that people are more likely to stick to their fitness routines and push themselves harder when exercising with someone else, especially if that person is of a similar fitness level or shares the same goal.
