What are the benefits of exercising with a partner?

What are the benefits of exercising with a partner?

Jerry Pryde, MD, MPH, CIME (Clinical Chief, Department of Rehabilitation, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) gives expert video advice on: Why is exercise so important?; How can exercise keep my blood pressure under control?; How will exercise improve my stamina and overall energy? and more...

A workout partner often is very helpful because it not only is somebody to make sure that you're exercising appropriately, but you feel a sense of responsibility to your partner, not just yourself, but to that person. If you know your exercise partner is relying on you to show up then you're more likely to show up. Instead of saying, "I'd rather just stay home and watch television," you don't have that option in your head because you know there's your partner in their car fighting traffic, on their way to the gym, to work out with you.