How to Choose A Workout Buddy

Working out isn’t always fun and it’s certainly not easy. Sometimes, it’s nice to workout with a friend for moral support. Here are some tips for choosing your workout buddy wisely.

1. Find someone who is dependable. Making sure your schedules are somewhat in sync is very important. Also, if you have someone who misses workouts, you are more likely to skip out as well.
2. Comparable goals. You don’t have to have the exact same goals as your buddy. However, they should be similar. By similar, I mean that you should both have a set goal about what you are trying to achieve. If you person is very goal oriented and they other person is just going for fun, it won't work out.
3. Honesty is the key. It’s great to have someone cheering you on. It’s even better to have someone who is honest with you. For example, if you are taking it too slow and not pushing yourself on the treadmill, your workout buddy might let you know that you need to turn up the intensity.