Okay, lets be honest, sometimes we don't feel like exercising. There are times when after a long hard day at work or school you just feel like coming home and sitting on the couch. The cast of Glee is practically singing "sit down and watch me" (in their oh so harmonious voices), Gloria from Modern Family is saying "Com waash me!!" ( at the top of her lungs, in her heavy accent), and Juan Pablo the Bachelor is asking you to accept the rose at the Rose Ceremony--taking place right now!
When this happens don't give in. Say no and remind yourself of this: the Journal of American Academy of Physician Assistants recommends that people exercise with a partner or group because they "are more likely to stay on track", so what are you waiting for? Call up a friend!!
Below you will find my top 3 reasons to grab a pal and start sweating:
1. Because it's Fun, duh :) You get to chat with your BFF and catch up while jogging or participating in an exercise class- you pick. How fun is that?!!? Strengthening friendships and your bum, love <3
2. Extra Motivation- You are less likely to skip your sweat sessions if you know someone is waiting for you. This is so true, you will feel bad cancelling on your pal.
3. Competitive factor- Despite what you may think, we all have that competitive spirit within us. Exercising with a friend will likely trigger that- you will be more likely to workout hard until the end.
Like they say, friends that sweat together, stay fit together... Well at least I say that :)
Today I enlisted two of my favorite gals: my mom and Golden Retriever, Cammy, for my morning sweat session. We ran 4 miles together-which honestly didn't even feel like hard work because we were having so much fun chatting.
So get out there today and sweat it out with your pals. Friends + exercise =LOVE= Great bikini body
X's and O's, your friend and fitness liaison,
-Carmen
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