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There are many roads to fitness, but sharing the journey with another person not only makes it more fun and interesting, it also provides incentive to keep going when the going is tough. Training with a partner allows you to incorporate new drills into your regimen, and creates a sense of camaraderie that can improve the overall experience. We asked Nike Training Club (NTC) trainers Erin and Flor from Austin, Texas, to share their perspectives on pairing up at the gym, as well as other tips they had for getting the most out of your workout. Here's what they had to say:
There's research that shows people who partner up to exercise are more likely to stick to their routine. In your experience, have you found this to be true?
Flor: Yes. I would never leave anybody hanging at the gym! No matter how tired I might be.
Erin: Yes, I do think working with a partner increases the likelihood of sticking to a routine because it introduces a healthy sense of competition amongst the participants.
How can friends motivate and encourage each other when they work out?
Flor: Real talk. Friends know what each other want.
Erin: Friends can encourage each other by working towards a similar goal or reward, and again introduce that competitive component. For example, you can say, "If we do the whole 45-minute workout, we can grab Froyo after!" Or, "Whoever does the most burpees gets free Froyo!"
What are some of your favorite drills to do with a partner?
Flor: Relay drills. For example: Partner #1 holds a plank position until partner #2 completes a certain number of burpees or suicide drills. This makes partner #2 work harder so that partner #1 does not hold the plank position forever.
Erin: I like to do Two-Man Wrist-Hold Squats, Achilles Hold Ab Exercise, and tag team pushups.
What are your favorite Nike pieces for the gym?
Flor: The Nike Free TR Twist, and the Nike Legend Capri Pant.
Erin: I love the Nike Free 3.0 and the Nike Dri-Fit Training Capris.
Do you use the Nike+ FuelBand? How does it help you to set and achieve goals?
Flor: Yes. I love it! It helps me achieve more than my goals.
Erin: I don't have one yet, but my friends who use them say it helps quantify the work they are doing which makes them feel like they are achieving more.
What do you like to eat after an NTC session?
Flor: Greek yogurt or lean jerky
Erin: Chocolate milk!
If you could exercise with any Nike athlete for a day, who would you want to work out with?
Flor: Shawn Johnson. She's genuine and has a big heart.
Erin: Hope Solo!
What are your favorite partner workouts? Let us know in the comments below!
There are many roads to fitness, but sharing the journey with another person not only makes it more fun and interesting, it also provides incentive to keep going when the going is tough. Training with a partner allows you to incorporate new drills into your regimen, and creates a sense of camaraderie that can improve the overall experience. We asked Nike Training Club (NTC) trainers Erin and Flor from Austin, Texas, to share their perspectives on pairing up at the gym, as well as other tips they had for getting the most out of your workout. Here's what they had to say:
There's research that shows people who partner up to exercise are more likely to stick to their routine. In your experience, have you found this to be true?
Flor: Yes. I would never leave anybody hanging at the gym! No matter how tired I might be.
Erin: Yes, I do think working with a partner increases the likelihood of sticking to a routine because it introduces a healthy sense of competition amongst the participants.
How can friends motivate and encourage each other when they work out?
Flor: Real talk. Friends know what each other want.
Erin: Friends can encourage each other by working towards a similar goal or reward, and again introduce that competitive component. For example, you can say, "If we do the whole 45-minute workout, we can grab Froyo after!" Or, "Whoever does the most burpees gets free Froyo!"
What are some of your favorite drills to do with a partner?
Flor: Relay drills. For example: Partner #1 holds a plank position until partner #2 completes a certain number of burpees or suicide drills. This makes partner #2 work harder so that partner #1 does not hold the plank position forever.
Erin: I like to do Two-Man Wrist-Hold Squats, Achilles Hold Ab Exercise, and tag team pushups.
What are your favorite Nike pieces for the gym?
Flor: The Nike Free TR Twist, and the Nike Legend Capri Pant.
Erin: I love the Nike Free 3.0 and the Nike Dri-Fit Training Capris.
Do you use the Nike+ FuelBand? How does it help you to set and achieve goals?
Flor: Yes. I love it! It helps me achieve more than my goals.
Erin: I don't have one yet, but my friends who use them say it helps quantify the work they are doing which makes them feel like they are achieving more.
What do you like to eat after an NTC session?
Flor: Greek yogurt or lean jerky
Erin: Chocolate milk!
If you could exercise with any Nike athlete for a day, who would you want to work out with?
Flor: Shawn Johnson. She's genuine and has a big heart.
Erin: Hope Solo!
What are your favorite partner workouts? Let us know in the comments below!
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