Having a Gym Partner is good.

I bet you have come across a saying which states 'no man is an island'. This is very true especially when it comes to the gym. Although you can get results when you work alone, having a gym partner will yield greater results. This is especially so if you are training with someone who is highly motivated. The good thing with motivation is that it is very contagious. Working with a partner leads to positive competition which is very rewarding especially when you challenge each other.

Although working with a partner is good, working alone has its own benefits. This is because you get to challenge yourself, and in the process discover all your strength and weaknesses. When you are working alone you also experience a higher level of concentration. This is especially important when you want to do practice progressive resistance during weight lifting.

Working with a partner in the gym has the following advantages;

1. A Synergy of motivation is created. If you are lucky enough to find a partner who shares similar goals then you will be amazed by the level of your motivation. You will find yourself performing more sets and reps.

2. You'll be punctual always. If you are working with a dedicated partner, he will ensure you come on time due to the competitive relationship you have formed.

3. You will avoid plenty of trouble if you have a work out partner. The only way you can be able to avoid going out to pint on a Friday night is if you are comfortable at home with your partner playing poker. Alcohol will really slow down your ability to grow more muscles and become bigger. This is because alcoholic beverages contain about 9 calories per gram, with very little traces of protein. So when you partake in alcohol drinking ritual you are just taking empty calories. Alcohol also increases your fluid retention capacity and this is very bad for muscle formation. The bad effect alcohol has on your ability to gain muscles can not be overemphasized.

4. You could actually avoid a lot of injuries when you are working with a gym partner. The most common injuries are caused when you fall or trip with weight on your hand or back. If you had a good partner such types of injuries could be easily avoided.

5. Development of friendship.

You need to really trust your partner to the point that you expect him to protect you from sustaining injuries while you are in the gym. Such trust will naturally lead to a bond forming between the two of you.

6. A work out partner will help you adjust fast especially when you become a member of a new gym. A work out partner will help you overcome the awkwardness you get when you start training in a new gym, due to meeting people from different backgrounds.

7. Some exercises can not be performed without a partner. You can for example do arm to arm curls more effectively if you had a work out partner.

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