Fitness friends

I actually do think that it would motivate me more, it sound a great idea, it would definitely motivate me more if I see others working out with me as well. I used to be enrolled in a gym, actually in both Bally's and Living Well Lady, and to be perfectly honest I used to do step and spinning classes in both and I actually enjoyed it a lot more than doing the excercise equipment. It's a lot more fun when you see others having fun and the instructor of course makes a lot of difference as well. So yes, I definitely do agree that as a group we are bound to be more motivated when participating in excercise activities.

If I had a workout buddy I would definitely work out more. It helps to do something with a friend especially when it is something you really don't feel like doing. Plus, it keeps you motivated. You can push each other. When you both start seeing results, it is exciting and makes it all worth it. You both did it together!

Around here,Women out Power walking with a Friend is a common enough sight..It would give an incentive not to back out if someone else was relying on you being there..

I would do that but there aren't that many women in my circle of friends who are into fitness. Of course, we always moan and groan and say that we need more exercise. Maybe if we all do it together, it be like having a support group.

Hello Ann18, I don't know what happened to me but some how i lost my will to exercise for some reason i end up not exercising. but tonight i will sleep early and do some work out tomorrow, you never know when am I going to have health problems, simply because i culdn't exercise. i have my own tread mill which i can use it i guess i need to do strict diet for a month before xmas, but i doubt i will completely loose weight though

I think this is true! I used to go to the gym every Saturday (which is my only free day) with a friend. But my friend got pregnant and so she stopped and I stopped going too. :( I really want to go back. Maybe I will this weekend though. LOL

When I was working out and trying to lose weight I think I would have done better if I had a buddy. I had a trainer and that certainly helped. It is always more fun to do things with others. Like traveling, watching events, and working out. It is also safer. Running together.

The biggest problem for me is motivation. Although it is convenient to do it on my own, I realize that it's hard to find time for it. There is always something more important to do. In a group, I think I can get motivated. I think my competitive nature would come out, and would certainly aid in exercising.

It is said that women tend to do hings together and I find that kinda true! I remember my chemistry teacher was trying to explain how oxygen is a molecule because two oxygen particles hang out together. She'll always say that an oxygen molecule is like two girls who go to the bathroom together. And when I think about it, when my friends need to go to the restroom, they'll always ask me or one of my other friends to come with them. I always go by myself but my friends says she wants company with her. When I go shopping, I rather go with a group o friends, shopping by myself is kinda lonely. So women tend to feel more motivated when they're with their friends especially going out. Maybe your circumstances are a bit different because using the wii by yourself in the comforts of your home is a different situation compared to going to a gym. I wouldn't go to a gym by myself, how lonely

I like to walk for excercise and used to walk several miles a week when my favorite ex-tenant, who was an environmental biologist, was my neighbor across our driveway. We would walk in the evening after work, sometimes with flashlights if it was already dark. Once she moved, it was hard to keep walking alone, since my husband is too disabled to walk very far. He swims at the gym for exercise and takes an aqua aerobics class. He enjoys the social, as well as the fitness aspects of a class. I know I would be more motivated to walk if my friend were still here, since we could walk and talk, and she would also point out different plants and animals I might not have noticed on my own. Walks with her were like nature walks. I still try to walk when I can, usually once on the weekend. The picture below was taken on my walk last night on a road which connects a lot of wineries. Most of the road is lined with vineyards and / or oak trees, with an occasional farm house. I have so many lovely places to walk here, and I wish I had more time and a partner to enjoy walking with.

I usually exercise alone, when we were busy to go to the gym or when Aunt Flo pays a visit. As for groups, it's usually the classes at my gym. I sometimes take Zumba classes because they go way far above and beyond my typical aerobic dancing classes. Other times, I take core-strengthening classes like Pilates and yoga. I sometimes work out with Muetti.

I think that is a great idea. I always plan to go to the gym to workout but I'm always lazy to go. I just use my Xbox Kinect to exercise. Maybe if we are a group then it will be interesting. But it's going to be hard to find an available time for busy people like us.