Couples who sweat together, stay together: 4 ways to spice up your workouts with your partner
Nordic curls, plank with reach and touch and banded sprints are exercises which require two people to work together
They say “Couples that sweat together, stay together”.
When arranging time off with your better half, exercise is probably not the first thing that comes to mind after a busy week at work. However, if you are both health conscious or have decided to change your lifestyle for the new year, it may be a good idea to fit a workout into your hectic schedule and spend time with your loved one at the same time.
If both of you are experienced in weight training, training together can be a great way to bond especially as you will have to provide physical and mental support. If one of you is a beginner, the other can take them through a session and show how exercises should be done. If both of you are beginners and unsure what to do, consider hiring a trainer or joining a group class at the gym.
Partnered workouts can be structured in different ways: you could both train and do your own thing while enjoying each other’s company, do the same programme but provide help for each other if needs be, or to add a fun element you can try exercises which require two people.
1. Nordic curls
A great exercise for building up your hamstrings and reducing the risk of hamstring injuries. The focus of this exercise is on the eccentric portion (when the hamstring is lengthening) of the lift so ensure that you maintain good control.
– Start by kneeling on the ground and have your partner secure your feet by pressing down on them, placing your feet on top of a roller on the ground may be more comfortable.