Do you prefer to have a workout partner or workout by yourself?

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I'm okay with both, each has their pros and cons but overall I prefer to workout by myself.

I like having a workout partner to talk to, hang out with and try different exercises together.

But I really prefer to do it by myself most of the time. I have my own fitness plan and know what areas I have to hit and what works best for me and my body. And sometimes a partner gets in the way of that. I also don't like to be tied to someone else's time, whether I want to have a shorter workout session that day or stay longer. When I go with someone else sometimes we end up leaving before I finished my calorie burning or time goals. And the talking/hanging out bit can go both ways. It can either be fun and help you pass the time, share new ideas or distract you. I prefer to be focused on what I'm doing.

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

By myself , but I don’t mind if a friend wants to work out with me from time to time , if they are asking for advice and need help staying motivated. There were times I needed to pushed to get myself motivated and a friend of mine would push me to not give up , so I respect friends helping each other. Especially if you or them need a kick in the ass lol

Sharkstealth · Accepted Answer

I personally haven't found use in a partner. If I need a spotter I ask. Most exercises that require a spotter have machines anyways and I know bodybuilders who only use machines. Most of the time if I'm working out with someone there is to much talking. Sometimes I talk anyway because I'm a regular now and have met people.

CrabCakes11 · Accepted Answer

I prefer working out by myself but the external pressure of having to meet somebody at the gym is motivation to go

BTigers96 · Answer

I lean towards working out alone. It can get manatenous though. Luckily, I don't usually have to choose because I do CrossFit so unless I choose to workout at home I'm doing it with other people.

exitseven · Answer

I used to workout with the same two guys for many years. We used to push each other and we all made some pretty good gains. I have been working out by myself for twenty years. I started working out at 5AM because of my work schedule.

NathanDavis · Answer

well, I do sports instead... and team ones as well I definitely need the competition, the challenge and the fun part of it, that is what got me and kept me in sports

Alex-Snow · Answer

Both really. I am on my college cross country & track team as well as our swim team so they are usually team practices which are great. But on days off I enjoy going for a run by myself just to chill.

Rollingstones84 · Answer

I agree with you, I'm more productive by myself rather than worrying about what someone else is doing. There is some times I'm ok working out with someone else, but it's rare

Iron_Man · Answer

Cut the peanut butter and jelly in half right down the middle. The peanut butter always goes first then the jelly. You don’t wanna get everything full of jelly then start dipping into the peanut butter making it sloppy.

smd_5545 · Answer

I've started recently to working out. So yeah I do prefer to have partner for workout. Cause it pumps you for extending the strength and stamina. It helps you to push your limits. But yeah he or she should focused to workout as much as you're.

bowenw · Answer

Usually alone so I can do my own thing and not think about anything else.

LiamJHayden · Answer

I usually workout by myself except for Uechi-ryu and BJJ, but make sure I have a capable spotter or spotters for the bench.

Anonymous · Answer

if work myself alone have salary more than I need with every month additional savings that will be better...

when woman do work, it's becoming Extra difficulty to her and she gets only half paid when compared to men

physically lots of difficulty as well... I prefer I earn very much and take care of her like my homemaker

RMSTitanic · Answer

I prefer working out alone too, that way I only need to worry about myself and my plan

shortster · Answer

I need a workout buddy to get me to go to the gym. Otherwise I am staying at home in bed.

Anonymous · Answer

By myself. It's workout time, not social time.

DrPepper12 · Answer

By myself. Dont bother me. Im in my audio cocoon!

Wise4myage · Answer

I prefer to work out alone.

Adogdog · Answer

I always worked out alone back when I did.

dsrice071966 · Answer

I would like a partner

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