Buddy Up With These 11 Exercises You Can Do With a Partner

Buddy Up With These 11 Exercises You Can Do With a Partner Working out with a friend can keep you motivated, and the friendly competition may even make you work harder -- but only if you’re quiet about it. A 2013 study shows an ideal partner is slightly more skilled than you and keeps verbal motivation to a minimum. Although it sounds counterintuitive, Michigan State University researchers discovered that the optimal workout partner is 40 percent more fit than the less-skilled exerciser and does not offer encouraging words, but simply exercises alongside their partner. The scientists believe the encouragement from the fitter individual can be perceived as patronizing and condescending. With this in mind, grab a friend and try these fun and effective partner moves!", "name": "Buddy Up With These 11 Exercises You Can Do With a Partner", "authors": [{"name": "Linda Melone"}]}, "link": {"locale": "en", "title": "Buddy Up With These 11 Exercises You Can Do With a Partner", "site_name": "LIVESTRONG.COM", "description": "Working out with a friend can keep you motivated, and the friendly competition may even make you work harder -- but only if you’re quiet about it. A...

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