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Conversationalist ⭐
Jun 28, 2021 2:47 PM UTC

With A Little Help From Your Friends

You know health goals are worth the effort, but doing the work to achieve those goals might take some perseverance. That’s where pairing up with a buddy can help, so check out these 'How To' tips to get started. Why? Results from the study in this article suggest that with social support, people were 95 percent more likely to complete their workout programs. Visit AARP® Staying Sharp® for more brain health information.

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    Contributor ⭐
    Jul 25, 2021 4:35 PM UTC

    -------- NO !!! ------------
    No, I do NOT have, use or want a workout buddy. I tried that but the "buddy" and I always had different ideas on how fast to go or what to do next. I found I was always giving in to "buddy's"  way of working out. Not a fun workout. 
    I enjoy the workouts, doing what I want and going at MY pace.

    Contributor ⭐⭐
    Jul 21, 2021 11:20 PM UTC

    My workout consists of a 2 mile walk-run 6 mornings a week.  I have a balance problem, so I have to hold on to my husband's hand (or arm or shirt-tails) to keep from falling over.  Therefore, he has become my workout partner.  

    2Papa
    Contributor ⭐⭐
    Jul 8, 2021 5:08 AM UTC

    My workout buddy is called Fido.

    Contributor ⭐
    Jul 28, 2021 4:02 PM UTC

    🤣

    Conversationalist ⭐
    Jul 7, 2021 5:38 PM UTC

    Ladies and Gentlemen, I workout alone and it’s best you don’t have to wait and /or wonder are they working out 🏋️‍♀️ Today. Alone you know you’re 🏋️‍♀️….Daily 

    Racquel Evans
    Contributor ⭐
    Jul 8, 2021 2:41 AM UTC

    I would use an accountability buddy but I don't how much good it would do me.  It would be worth a try though.

    Contributor ⭐
    Jul 28, 2021 4:00 PM UTC

    It does a lot of good having someone for accountability