Training or performing physical activities brings great health benefits and more if they are carried out as a couple. According to Dr. Carlos Ulloa, a athlete and member of the Herbalife consulting council, training with the person you love encourages the creation of healthy lifestyle habits and reinforces affective ties. “When we train as a couple, the motivation that is generated between them is greater, and the shared challenges increase mutual commitment, making the exercise constant and lasting,” says Dr. Ulloa.
Next, Dr. Ulloa exposes 5 of the main benefits of training as a couple:
- Improve the experience of exercise. Training accompanied inspires to strive more, especially on days where personal motivation is low. In addition, mutual support generates a sense of responsibility that encourages the continuity of physical activity.
- It encourages commitment. “When you train as a couple, it is more likely that the acquired commitments be respected, which improves the results,” explains Dr. Ulloa. Joint activity also becomes more fun and pleasant, strengthening the emotional connection.
- It drives the overcoming of personal limits. Training as a couple allows you to work on common goals and motivate each other to overcome challenges. This promotes not only physical well -being, but also shared emotional growth.
- Reduces tensions and strengthens the relationship. When exercising as a couple, it provides a space away from the daily routine, creating an environment of collaboration and understanding that helps release tensions and foster companionship.
- Strengthens self -esteem and emotional bond. Constant support generates a positive impact on each person’s personal perception and reinforces affective ties.
Hormones, stress, self -esteem, rest and its impact on the relationship
In addition, the benefits explained above, physical exercise, activates the release of various hormones that enhance both individual and relationship well -being:
- Endorphins: They stimulate sensations of happiness, which makes exercise together more fun, reinforcing complicity.
- Stress: It is believed that exercise can help regulate stress by reducing stressing levels such as cortisol and adrenaline. Lower stress levels can positively contribute to the relationship.
- Self -esteem and trust: Another positive impact of couple exercise is the increase in levels of self -esteem and confidence in oneself and the other.
- Rest: The couple exercise can contribute to a better quality break, which is very significant.
In addition, the Herbalife specialist highlights some recommendations for a memorable couple training:
- Choose a special place: Either at home, outdoors or in a gym.
- The scenarios vary: Changing place can make exercise more motivating and less monotonous.
- APÓYENSE MUTUALO: Collaboration and shared effort are key.
- Finish with a special moment: Stretch together and enjoy a shake that allows them to replenish energies and support muscle recovery.
