Couples workout - training together

by Taryn Davies | 20 January 2012

There's no need to run on your own, take your other half with you

Research has shown that couples who train together are more likely to stay together.

Jenny Pacey and Wayne Gordon are the UK’s leading celebrity fitness couple; they train together, from chasing each other on the athletics track to even spotting each other in the gym. They suggest taking on physical challenges together such as mountain biking, indoor circuits, wake boarding or perhaps just a fun run to keep your love-life fit and healthy.

Here are some of their tips on how to train with the other half:

1. Register for a race together, you might be surprised how much fun you have training together, preparing for the challenge, comparing mileage personal bests, sharing each others nervous / excited emotions and ultimately crossing the finish line together. Keep a shared training diary and agree on a training plan. Supporting each other through the blisters and miles may well lead to a marathon of a relationship! (Or a marathon marriage)

2. Modern day busy life styles mean we rarely have enough time for ourselves let alone our relationships. Invest some quality time in training at the same time. Make you and your partner's fitness a joint priority, neither your relationship or your health should suffer from the busy demands of life.

3. Working out together has so many benefits. You not only get to spend time together, you both can work towards a common goal and share the endorphin rush. There are other benefits related to improved fitness such as increased energy, increased sex drive, improved self-esteem and of course mutual appreciation of a more toned and lean physique.

4. Enjoy some quality sweat time together at home during the winter months. Invest in some home fitness equipment like; stationary bikes, rower or a cross trainer, all of which allows for various speeds, resistances and grades to suit you and your partners fitness levels. So you can both cycle or jog next to each other, chat about the day and increase your fitness levels along the way.

Jenny and Wayne regularly train together using ICON Health & Fitness products like the Nordic Track T25. For more information visit www.nordic-track.co.uk.