Is working out on your own hindering your progress?

Of course, you’re there to workout, not socialise. So why would going to the gym on your own be hindering your progress?

When it comes to fitness, some people are motivated by instagram influencers, others by a serious health concern, but a small group of people are motivated by themselves.

In my opinion, this is the hardest way to get motivated. It’s easy to look at a picture of a perfectly sculpted body and get motivated to make yourself look like that but it’s very difficult to psyche yourself up and get hyped when there’s no external motivator.

This is why, in my opinion, going to the gym with a buddy will always result in a more productive workout. And a more productive workout means you’ll progress quicker, and ultimately other aspects of your life will be more productive too.

The right gym buddy will motivate you and make you work harder, lift heavier, run faster etc. In return, you do the same for them. There’s always an element of competitiveness which is an extremely useful tool for effective progression.

Working out solo can be good if you are the type of person to motivate yourself, however your time in the gym can be wasted if you feel like you’re not getting anything worthwhile done. We’ve all been there. A bad attitude going into the gym will always result in a bad workout… and then an even worse day.

Friends can be good gym buddies but it is important that they are working towards the same thing as you, otherwise they will lose interest and drag you off track with them.

People can either inspire you or drain you. Pick wisely.

So, just remember, if you want to take your workouts to the next level, find a passionate gym buddy and motivate each other to constantly push further. This is how progress is made.