Physical fitness and well-being is a big concern nowadays. More and more people go into diets and other fitness regimen that could maintain their bodies or slim their fats down. But still, the most common and probably the most effective way of keeping a healthy body. The problem however, is that it takes a lot of effort and motivation in doing so. In order to address this matter, people turn to one thing: having an exercise partners. But then again, choosing an exercise partner that would best suit one’s taste is not that simple.
The Slave-driver
There are people who follow strict activities and policies in order to keep themselves healthy. So when someone chooses them as an exercise partner, they tend to be imposing if not aggressive in keeping you in tip-top shape. When they say twenty crunches, you better give them 20 crunches, or else they’ll force you to do it in ways you can’t imagine. At the end of the day, instead of the refreshed, after-exercise feeling, you’ll get aching muscles and the thoughts of not getting up the next morning.
The Motivator
This type of exercise partners are not really meant for work outs and strenuous physical activities. Instead, they should be put in a podium in front of a crowd giving inspirational speeches on how to live a happy life. They’re full of encouraging words like “You can do it, you can lift that 30 lbs. of weight,” but they often forgot to lend a hand when you need it most. You might find yourself grasping for air while he’s just in the sideline cheering for you.
The Appreciative
People belonging to this category are those who see a lot of good in everyone. You do three push-ups and he’ll blurt out, “Nice! I know you can do it.” He is able to compliment everything you do. Even if you’re not really good at something, he’ll still say the customary “Good job,” or “Nice work.” With this kind of exercise partners, you will never actually feel any sense of accomplishment. Instead of making you realize your capabilities, you’ll be lured into a false sense of achievement, thus hindering your progress.
The Independent
There are also those who agree to be your exercise partner, but in the end, it will just be every man for himself. He chooses to do things his own way, without even bothering what you’re doing. It could be that he doesn’t understand the meaning of a partner, or that he thinks you just needed someone to accompany you to the gym. Obviously, you’ll end up doing your exercises yourself, though he may often check on you, asking if it’s time to go.
In the end, it is up to the individual to choose an exercise partner. It could be either one of these, or if possible, a mixture of all. It also depends on what exercises you will be doing and what degree of help would you require from your partner.
