Working out with Your Girlfriend

Working out with your girlfriend may sound like a good idea to spend time together while getting in your daily workout. Taking into consideration your fitness levels, interests and time schedules working out as a couple can have its pro’s and con’s.

Working out with your girlfriend

Pro’s

 Bonding

Working out together can be a great time to start or catch up on your day while staying fit which can only benefit both of you.

 Encouragement

Working out with a partner, especially someone you care about can push you to run that extra mile or do the extra set.

 Mix up your routine

Working out with your girlfriend may be a great excuse to try something new like yoga or a kick boxing class.

 Improve your sex life

It’s no mystery that people feel better when they exercise regularly. Working up a sweat with your sweetie can make both of you feel better about how you look. And as a bonus you get check her out in those cute workout clothes and think about what you plan to do later between the sheets.

Con’s

 Different Fitness Levels

If you and your girlfriend aren’t on the same fitness level (or in the same ballpark) most likely you will end up not getting a great workout and she will feel over worked.

 Conflicting Workout Schedules: working out with your girlfriend

If she’s an early bird and you prefer to get your workout in after a day’s work then either way one of you will be compromising your preferred time and that can put a serious damper on the enjoyment or quality of your workout.

 Competitive Nature: working out with your girlfriend

If you are the manly type that does not like to be outdone, going for a run with your wife who is a marathoner (if you are not) may not be a great idea. On the flipside if your girlfriend wants to try and keep up with you on those weight workouts she may be setting herself up for injury.