Fun workouts to do with a partner
Exercise, often
viewed as a dreadful task, can be more fun and exciting to do especially with
your partner or best friend. Not only it is a great time to bond, but you will
achieve couple goals or friendship goals and fitness goals as well!
“Exercising
with a partner has many advantages – physically, mentally and socially. Working
out with someone has been shown to make you happier and more motivated to
achieve your fitness goals. When you exercise with a partner, strenuous
physical activities can be more tolerable,” says MediCard president Dr. Nicky
Montoya.
Here are
some exercises to try with your workout buddy:
Rock Climbing. Want to up
the ante of your fitness regimen while getting a total body workout? Try rock climbing.
It is a full body workout that pushes you to use your entire body to climb a
wall. Rock climbing has loads of
benefits – it builds muscle, increases endurance, reduces stress, and boosts
brain function. In addition, rock climbing teaches you to trust your partner. He
is tasked to anchor you to the ground, give enough rope for you to move on to
the next handhold and foothold, and keep you safe if you make a misstep.
Cycling. Make cycling more enjoyable
by bringing your partner or best friend along! Did you know that an hour of
vigorous cycling can burn between 590 to 930 calories? It’s definitely a great
way to help both of you lose weight, increase cardiovascular fitness, decrease
stress levels and strengthen bones.
Zumba. Dance your way to a fit body and
even better, do it with your pal! Zumba is not only a fun and healthy way to
bond, it is also a full body workout that burns fat, boosts your mood and
increases confidence. In addition, Zumba also works for every age and is a
great opportunity to meet people with the same goal as you.
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Hiking. Want to see the beauty of nature
and work out at the same time? Then hiking is for you and your significant
other. Hiking gives you numerous health benefits such as improved blood
pressure and blood sugar levels, increased bone density and a strengthened core.
Hiking with a partner for your safety is also a good reason why you need
someone to accompany you, especially if you’re going through a remote and challenging
trail. On top of that, it is also more enjoyable to have someone to share the
awesome views with!
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| www.backroads.com |
Yoga. For a low-impact and relaxing
workout with your partner, enroll in a yoga class. By doing the physical poses
of yoga, a stronger and more flexible body can be achieved. Yoga allows the mind
to be calmer and more focused. It also provides the means to attune the body,
thus improving overall health. Yoga also increases circulation, slows heart rate and lowers blood pressure.
Try yoga
at the MediCard Lifestyle Center, one of the most convenient fitness and
wellness sanctuaries in the metro, The MediCard Lifestyle Center has Surya
Fitness Yoga, which offers hatha, vinyasa, ashtanga, and basic yoga classes.
Visit MediCard Lifestyle
Centre at 51 Paseo De Roxas cor. Sen Gil
Puyat Avenue, Makati City or check out their website, http://mlc.medicardphils.com/, for more information.
Puyat Avenue, Makati City or check out their website, http://mlc.medicardphils.com/, for more information.
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