Motivation is the number one reason our health and fitness goals fail. Whether you’re procrastinating on getting started, or you’re just in a bit of a training rut, we all have problems with motivation sometimes.
It’s why we like to keep things social at IOF. Knowing you’ve got a group of friendly, committed people with the same goals as you makes it easier to face the motivation mountain.
Research suggests that people who work out in groups or with a buddy lose more weight, burn more calories and are less likely to give up. If you work out with a friend you will:
- Show up – not cancel
It’s easy to break promises to ourselves. It’s harder to cancel on a friend who’s waiting for you at IOF bootcamp.
- Work harder
An exercise buddy will push you to go faster, run longer, lift larger. A study found the average workout with friends lasts 42 mins while solo gym goers only last 36 minutes. Humans are built to be social – we don’t want to let people down and we look to impress others, so when working out in a group we work harder and burn more calories, which means more weight loss!
- Stick with it
Bring your boyfriend, girlfriend, wife or husband to training because couples who train together are less likely to drop out than those who exercise separately.
- Have fun
Getting fit is supposed to be fun. Having a friend to share a laugh and a chat can boost your mood and will make time fly. And nothing creates a fast bond like two people who have lived through the same challenging workout!
You could work out alone. Or you could join a fun community that will help you reach your fitness goals faster. At IOF not only do we have a team of friendly trainers who genuinely want you to succeed, our awesome Club IOF members have got your back when you’re working out too.
Our next 8-week program is called Fun, Food and Fitness and it’ll be kicking off right after Easter on Tuesday 29 March.
It features exclusive member only content, like your own personal guidebook with recipes, planners, worksheets, nutrition consultation and more. Sign up now or email Sue to ask a question about what’s involved.
