143/365 Progress with a Partner

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

I've talked about the benefits of working out with a buddy before. You can motivate each other and keep each over in check. How about working out with a friend who is faster or stronger than you?

When I went running on Friday, I saw my friend Kevin running around the track. Now Kevin is a two time marathon runner, I am so not at his level. Still I decided to run with him and it was great. The pace was a little quicker than i was used to. This is important to note because without overload, we will never progress. In order to really gain something from exercise, you need to push yourself beyond your limits. You'll never know how much endurance you've built up, how strong you've become, or how much faster you can run until you kick it up a notch. This is also why you should keep an exercise journal to log your improvement.

So, find a partner whose fitness prowess you admire. Go for a run or do some kind of exercise together. Keep a journal while you're at it.

In health,

Lauren

In health,

Lauren