Did you just do a double-take when you read the title of today's blog?? No, we are not talking about the type of therapy that happens in a doctor's office...we are talking about exercise. Since this month is "Men's Health Month", we wanted to devote a little extra attention to the guys. How many of you guys out there workout with your girlfriend/spouse/partner? Did you know that participating in physical activity with your significant other could help you lose weight and get fit? According to Paul VanWiechen, Director of Exercise Physiology at Cleveland Clinic Canada, "Spouse who work out together create a social support network that benefits them both. There's a mountain of evidence that shows that both partners will work harder to make exercise a part of their lives".
In a survey on exercise habits by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, 44 percent of respondents named a spouse or significant other as the strongest motivating force to exercise...stronger, even, than a doctor's advice!!! Surprised? You shouldn't be. Couples who exercise together begin to exchange unhealthy habits for more beneficial ones. Thus increasing the likelihood of success in weight loss and improving physical fitness levels.
Worried about spending too much time together? You don't have to do everything together. If you enjoy battling it out on the basketball court while she enjoys the peaceful setting of a yoga studio, get together afterwards and go for a walk. Mr. VanViechen says "Research shows that the happiest couples are those who exercise together, yet also give each other the space to exercise apart".
Make some time together at PROMATx Health Club or schedule some time together afterwards for a little "couples therapy" with a walk through the park. Get caught up on each others day and get a little healthier in the process.
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