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Azalea · 02-06-2010, 04:54 PM

Do you prefer to workout alone or with a partner? It's easier for me to stay on track if I do it alone. I do love company when running, though.

DocEldridge · 02-06-2010, 07:26 PM

I work out alone but that's mostly because of my work schedule. I had a workout partner for a little over a year that I think was ADHD. But he pushed me so hard and I felt like I had to try to keep up with him (he was bigger) . And I set new personal bests frequently. It still sometimes motivates me hearing that guy's voice in my head telling me he would stick his foot up my ass if I quite early on whatever exercise I'm doing. There are days I'm beat and don't give it all I would if I had a partner - so for that reason I would prefer a partner.

Azalea · 02-06-2010, 07:55 PM

I suppose it would be different if my partner motivated me like yours did. I can't find anyone serious enough to stick with it. Most of them just mess around when working out. Lol!

DocEldridge · 02-06-2010, 08:00 PM

I've had many partners before (wow, that sounds really bad

) that just wanted to talk or really weren't motivated. Those didn't last. The trick is to find someone with similar training objectives and set goals.

Azalea · 02-06-2010, 08:02 PM

Many partners, hmm?

I know what you mean, though. I'm always on the look-out, but for now I'm content with working out alone.

Jojomofoman · 02-06-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DocEldridge

I work out alone but that's mostly because of my work schedule. I had a workout partner for a little over a year that I think was ADHD. But he pushed me so hard and I felt like I had to try to keep up with him (he was bigger) . And I set new personal bests frequently. It still sometimes motivates me hearing that guy's voice in my head telling me he would stick his foot up my ass if I quite early on whatever exercise I'm doing. There are days I'm beat and don't give it all I would if I had a partner - so for that reason I would prefer a partner.

That sounds like an awesome partner to me!

When I first got into lifting I used to really want to train with a partner as it was hard to get motivated on my own, but these days i've gotten used to it.

From time to time i get a chance to train with a few guys i know at the gym if we arrive at the same time, who are much like the partner you mentioned above - always trying to push you; but most of the time it's just me and my mp3 player!

BRN · 02-07-2010, 09:53 AM

I've been working out for a long time, you can probably count the days I've not gone to the gym in the past few years on your hand!
I worked out with partners, guys & girls, i find it that usually the girls are better to work out with than the guys for some reason.
However, I've been working out alone lately, and I workout with my brother when I'm back home as we are now both serious about lifting, but the lulz are always had..

DocEldridge · 02-08-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BRN

i find it that usually the girls are better to work out with than the guys for some reason.

Uhh, yeah... I would have trouble concentrating if I worked out with a girl.

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