How do you all feel about working out with a work-out buddy?

HeatherDee92

I hate it because I always feel they wanna talk and slack off, or they are way too intense for me and try to make me do things that are seriously above my physical ability yet! I had been running with a friend and she got mad because I wasn't pushing her, but when I would tell her to run ahead or go push herself harder she says she hates to work out alone.

So do you prefer working out alone or with a partner? and why?

chivalryder

I'm a loner.

No, really. Whenever I was out on a bike ride, I found it really annoying when I was riding with someone. I like to GO! No need to stop for the scenery, or to ride that log, or to slow down for the big patch of rocks.

As for running/walking. Having someone with you could be nice, because it's a mundane activity.

HeatherDee92

I'm a loner.

No, really. Whenever I was out on a bike ride, I found it really annoying when I was riding with someone. I like to GO! No need to stop for the scenery, or to ride that log, or to slow down for the big patch of rocks.

As for running/walking. Having someone with you could be nice, because it's a mundane activity.

I understand that, but see I use running/ walking as me time. No one is bothering me or asking me to think or do. I just put on my head phones and drift away to what I want to think about and what I want to do.

Twiztedbeing

I just find that most people slow me down.

chivalryder

I have a really hard time listening to music while working out. Any form or workout (unless you're dancing, of course). It's too distracting.

I nearly hit a tree when I tried headphones for the first time. lol

recoiljpr

I'd rather have a work-out buddy. For me, I enjoy having another person to push me harder, and for me to push them harder. I am a very competitive person and I enjoy working out with people stronger, faster, etc then me, I love the challenge. Thats why I like group classes. I can watch people who are better, and try my best to do what I can to match them.

HeatherDee92

I have a really hard time listening to music while working out. Any form or workout (unless you're dancing, of course). It's too distracting.

I nearly hit a tree when I tried headphones for the first time. lol

haha, thats great! If I am at the gym listening to music while I run doesn't work for me, I usually find something on the tv that distracts me from watching the clock. But when i am in the great outdoors it makes me feel like super woman! Plus I can tell how long I run based on how many songs I listened to during my run. lol

Hellbent_Heidi

My most reliable workout buddy is named iPod!!

The wrong work out buddy can definitely drag you down! You also don't want to have to wait on that person or depend on them to keep you going. A good one can be really helpful..I have a workout buddy that often pushes me to do more, and I try to do the same, but neither of us depends on the other one to get us to the gym...and I have no problem going it alone!

Twiztedbeing

I'd rather have a work-out buddy. For me, I enjoy having another person to push me harder, and for me to push them harder. I am a very competitive person and I enjoy working out with people stronger, faster, etc then me, I love the challenge. Thats why I like group classes. I can watch people who are better, and try my best to do what I can to match them.

I think group classes are better because you are all individually working but everyone is competing. Makes a better workout like that.

chrissyrn04

Everyone has a different preference. I like to run with someone else but prefer to do weights on my own or in a class but focusing just on me.

mindidily

If I'm lifting, the only person I will go with is my sister. There is no extra "lag time" because we both don't want to waste our time at the gym. It's fun with her. Otherwise, I lift alone.

When I am running, I don't mind running with others but as long as they are close to the same pace as me. It might sound mean, but I am running for me so I want to get something out of it. The exception is if I am running with someone to help push them, which means I accept having to run slower. And I do like encouraging and helping others. I am military and sometimes we do "buddy runs" and I somehow always end up with people a lot slower than me, to the point where I can walk as fast as them. And it is downright painful to run too slow. I am perfectly happy running/walking alone, too, though.

kimad

I have a workout partner to get me to the gym... When we are there we chat some (me more than her LOL) but in the end we really just get our workout done... for us it's more the motivation to go.

HMVOL7409

Not for me. I did in the past with 3-4 girls and it took FOREVVVVVER. No disrespect but I'm not at the gym to gossip, check myself out or pick up dudes. I get in and get my crap done and go home. If I work out with anyone it's my husband boxing but that's about it. My running is definitely my me time and helps me burn some stress off.

Krys_140

I like to *start* working out with a buddy, just to get me doing it. The accountability helps. Then, once I'm into the habit, I'm all about going it alone.

I have a really hard time starting something, and need someone there to kick my butt. I did NOT get this way by having the ability to kick my own butt.

Twiztedbeing

Not for me. I did in the past with 3-4 girls and it took FOREVVVVVER. No disrespect but I'm not at the gym to gossip, check myself out or pick up dudes. I get in and get my crap done and go home. If I work out with anyone it's my husband boxing but that's about it. My running is definitely my me time and helps me burn some stress off.

I feel the same, I hate being there any longer than I have to.

Josie_lifting_cats

I prefer biking with music over biking with a friend. I don't wanna talk. I'm all about speed, cadence, and ME time!

chivalryder

Not for me. I did in the past with 3-4 girls and it took FOREVVVVVER. No disrespect but I'm not at the gym to gossip, check myself out or pick up dudes. I get in and get my crap done and go home. If I work out with anyone it's my husband boxing but that's about it. My running is definitely my me time and helps me burn some stress off.

Who needs relationship counselling when you can just beat the crap out of each other?

chivalryder

I prefer biking with music over biking with a friend. I don't wanna talk. I'm all about speed, cadence, and ME time!

I know of a girl who ate the grill of a truck she didn't notice because she had her headphones on.

She survived, but no one expected her to.

McBully4

I'm a lone wolf, Hoooowwwwwwwwwooooooooooollllllllllll. And I go at 5am so I don't even bother looking for a work out buddy.

Twiztedbeing

I prefer biking with music over biking with a friend. I don't wanna talk. I'm all about speed, cadence, and ME time!

I know of a girl who ate the grill of a truck she didn't notice because she had her headphones on.

She survived, but no one expected her to.

I agree, it can distract you from noises if crossing streets and other areas that could be dangerous. thats why you should always have one ear bud out.

kierstin1976

I workout alone, it's easier that way. I want to get it over with.

kmm7309

When I am engaged in a sport (swimming or tennis), I enjoy playing with someone. However, when I am completing a work-out routine (30DS or just about anything at home), I found it's better to do it by myself. It's almost impossible to find someone at your exact same fitness level. You will either slow it down to appease them, or over-work yourself trying to keep up.

ErB56

I fall into the loner category, as you can tell from my friends list (or lack thereof) :ohwell: I have a very hard time runing with someone else. I'm 6'2" with really long legs and a pretty big stride. If I try to run at the same pace as someone else, I get tired very quickly trying to run at an uncomfortably slow pace. Lifting is a little different. I can handle working out with someone as long as they don't want to carry on a conversation while I am holding a load of iron over my head!

HeartME511healthy

I hate it because I always feel they wanna talk and slack off, or they are way too intense for me and try to make me do things that are seriously above my physical ability yet! I had been running with a friend and she got mad because I wasn't pushing her, but when I would tell her to run ahead or go push herself harder she says she hates to work out alone.

So do you prefer working out alone or with a partner? and why?

This one is a tough one for me, I was a loner, until I found a few family and friends who were willing to train together and step their game up and help me too... I currently have a partner that is solid. She has the same determination and drive to push. Yes there are time where we have to push each other, but she is local and we do well.... My sister is a little farther however she is the bomb too.... she has stepped her game up too, and I just hope that we all can stay focused and keep going as a lifestyle change opposed to just meeting our goals.

But, I do have my fears becuase I have had some experience where it doesn't work out and I end up alone and then I struggle to get back on my own pattern.... Catch 22...

Trechechus

Both.

I usually run and lift alone and when I work out with DVDs I don't like having anyone in the room with me at all. But, I ran a couple times with my former boyfriend and it was fun to have the motivation and the company. I ran once with my best friend and she said I was too crazy and hasn't gone since, but she and I just started sessions with a trainer at a gym we didn't know existed and go to zumba classes together.

SkettiGurl

Generally I don't exercise with a buddy unless it is a group class, then it doesn't matter. I don't like feeling like I'm slowing people down and I want to work hard so don't want to be slowed down. I have one friend who is about the same speed as me and we have run together in a race, she pushed me...and then she had to walk as she wasn't well and I got my PB for 5k. And I had a GREAT workout buddy in England as we were the same size, shape and had the same goals and the same motivation. I miss her. But other than that...alone!

HealthyBodySickMind

I've tried it before, and trying to fit a workout into two schedules is even harder than trying to fit it into one. That was really my last try with two-legged work out buddies.

My current workout buddy has four legs and she's always ready to go out for a run or hike when I am, and will yell at me if we go too long between runs/walks/hikes. She also does agility, so she she's in pretty good shape.

Twiztedbeing

I've tried it before, and trying to fit a workout into two schedules is even harder than trying to fit it into one. That was really my last try with two-legged work out buddies.

My current workout buddy has four legs and she's always ready to go out for a run or hike when I am, and will yell at me if we go too long between runs/walks/hikes. She also does agility, so she she's in pretty good shape.

I would have to say they are the best buddies for running/walking, they can always keep up and don't complain if you have to take a break or slow down.

iLoveMyPitbull1225

my girlfriend distracts me most of the time, we talk and giggle too much. if im alone on the elliptical I can read. Plus side: she does cardio with me

my boyfriend is great for me to work out with, with the down side being he doesnt wanna do cardio, so we lift together.

HealthyBodySickMind

I've tried it before, and trying to fit a workout into two schedules is even harder than trying to fit it into one. That was really my last try with two-legged work out buddies.

My current workout buddy has four legs and she's always ready to go out for a run or hike when I am, and will yell at me if we go too long between runs/walks/hikes. She also does agility, so she she's in pretty good shape.

I would have to say they are the best buddies for running/walking, they can always keep up and don't complain if you have to take a break or slow down.

I will say she doesn't do much to help out with the lifting, though, besides hang out and give moral support. Although she does do a pretty good job of staying out of the way, I have occasionally gotten my face washed doing crunches though.

workoutgirl23

I personally prefer to work out alone by myself. i've tried having friends work out next to me. but its ends up annoying me more. cuz i'm at the gym to focus and get a good work out done. and they just want to talk and not really exercise much. There's nothing i hate more than when i'm full force running and sweating, and hurting, and then someone tries to talk to me. lol. Now, i don't mind running next to my husband, cuz he's too out of breathe to talk. basically i just run, while i yell at him to go faster and keep going. i don't mind yelling some constructive criticism. lol " Get moving you pansy. A Girl can run faster than you." lol ha ha. i love to pick on my husband. any way. yea. but i prefer to just go to the gym and be alone and acomplish what i need to for the day and get out.