The Power of Exercise Buddies
When you’re ready to start a new exercise routine, you may not realize it, but picking a buddy can make all the difference. Research has found that people who are held accountable for their exercise (and diet) and find someone with whom to exercise will do much better. This makes sense because we all want to please other people and do well by them. If you find someone with whom to walk, you’re less likely to put off your plans or to say “I’ll just do this another day.” If you have someone calling you and saying, “Let’s go!” then you’ll be much more likely to get off the couch and take that walk that you wanted to commit to. Try it out for a week and see if it makes a difference. By the way – having a dog can have a similar influence on you. If the dog needs a walk, you can’t really say no to him!