Working Out as a Couple: Benefits and and Tips

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Lauryn and Spencer Hock hold hands while wearing fitness clothing in downtown SLC, UT

I have teamed up with Reebok and their Fast Flexweave shoes to bring you the benefits and tips to working out as a couple with your significant other.

The Benefits of Working Out as a Couple

Feel More Confident

One thing that is guaranteed to lead to a better married life is feeling confident! When you are happy with the way you look, you’re more likely to pay attention to your partner, and you’ll definitely be better together

More Time Spent Together

Working out together ensures that you’ll spend a few hours a week together without distractions. Before Spence and I worked out together, it was taking time away from our relationship. Now that we work out together, we spend at least 2 more hours a week together and it feels like a date!

Deepens Emotional Connection From Working Out as a Couple

You know how research says that mimicry creates a bond? This can happen while working out too! If you and your partner are walking, running, biking, or any of the ways you can move together, you are spiking an unconscious connection. This will translate into your day-to-day life as well.
A couple cuddles after sharing their workout tips

Synchronizes Your Life

Similar to the benefit stated above, getting your fitness on with your partner allows you to synchronize. It keeps you on the same eating time frame, the circadian rhythms on pace, and aides the biological clocks in staying paired.

Have Less Fights After Working Out as a Couple

You know when you’re pissed and just need to get that energy out? Doing physical activity to get out negative feelings is healthy and guaranteed to lead to less fighting and tension! Leave your madness on the bike.

A married couple slides down a stair railing in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah | Lauryncakes shares workout tips
Lauryn and Spencer in workout clothing | Lauryncakes shares fitness tips for couples

Tips for Working Out as A Couple

Commit to a Day and Time

It will be so much easier  to stick to the workout routine and plan if you put your fitness date into your calendar. Even better, go the same days and times weekly!

Motivate with Killer Workout Gear

When you feel like you’re in a slump with your health routine, getting new clothes can be the pick-me-up trick! Spencer and I recently got the Reebok Fast Flexweave shoes to up our fitness game and we are loving them! The shoes come in both male and female styles– perfect to match your spouse at the gym! They are comfortable and good looking, fueling our workouts.  I have had so many people compliment the sleek design of them while wearing the shoes out and about, and Spencer loves how light they are! The Flexweave shoes allow us to preform well at the gym and still look good while running errands afterwards! We bought ours online and in store at DSW; you can buy your own at the DSW stores as well!

Support Each Other, but Don’t Boss Each Other When Working Out as a Couple

Obviously you want to push each other while at the gym, but make sure you aren’t pretending to be their personal trainer. Too much control of your partner while they workout will lead to tension in the relationship. Spot them, yes. Cheer them on, yes. Tell them how to do it, no way. On the other hand, healthy competition will make any fitness routine better! Race each other, but be sure to be safe!

A couple dances on a rooftop in Salt Lake City

Be Willing to Try New Things

It should be no surprise that if you plan on working out with your other half, you will have to try new things. Eventually you will both find activities that you enjoy doing together, but until that balance is found, you have to be open to anything!

Save the Rest for the Bedroom When Working Out as a Couple

No one else wants to see your PDA at the gym. A kiss in between sets, sure… but don’t go making out on the floor!

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22 Comments
  • Gita
    April 2, 2018

    Ugh I wish, I'm always trying to get hubs to workout with me but pretty much the only thing he likes to do is running, which is really hard to do now since I'm 6-mo pregnant 🙁

  • galatealily
    April 2, 2018

    Awe such a cute workout shoot! xo, Suzanne

  • theeyetraveler theeyetraveler
    April 3, 2018

    you two are seriously adorable! I do believe in workouts increase connections as well <3

  • Carolyn Arentson
    April 3, 2018

    I think it's great for couples to workout! Hubby and I like to talk walks together. Great time to talk too!

  • Nicole Lier
    April 3, 2018

    Great tips, and you two are super cute together! I used to work out with my hubby, but now with 4 kids things have changed, lol!

  • Va Account
    April 3, 2018

    This is such a cute post! I am loving these tips. It can be a little difficult with kiddos, but definitely want to try working out with my hubby every once in awhile!

    Kileen
    cute & little

  • Annette Dattilo
    April 3, 2018

    Great post. My hubby and I always love it when our schedules allow us to workout together. Thanks for sharing.

  • Stephanie Whitman
    April 3, 2018

    I absolutely love this post! My fiancé and I totally love working out together on a regular basis. He works at a fitness center, so we get all the perks of their equipment and it's the best! And the benefits are seriously true! It's especially good for letting off steam!

  • Taylor Mobley
    April 3, 2018

    My husband always wants me to workout with him. SO cute. 🙂

  • Deborah
    April 3, 2018

    I'm definitely more of a "workout alone" kind of person but the few times I've gone out for a run with you boyfriend has been fun! These are great tips!

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

  • Lifeofasister
    April 3, 2018

    I do prefer to workout alone but I don't mind working out with a partner. I do like running or biking with one because it's more motivation to keep going!

  • Kimmie
    April 3, 2018

    I totally agree that new workout gear is a total motivation to get yourself to workout!! It works for me! Loving your outfit and those photos are amazing!!

  • this post is inspiring me to convince my bf to work out with me LOL we go to the gym together but work out separately. i think it'd be fun to try working out together tho!

  • Mylifeaslaurr
    April 3, 2018

    You guys are adorable!! I love how motivating it is to workout together.

    Xx,

    Lauren | lifestylesbylauren.com

  • adriana nudo
    April 4, 2018

    Aww I love this! Being able to push each other is definitely a benefit!

  • Azanique Rawl
    April 4, 2018

    I have never worked out with my significant other but that's a great idea! I love your matching gear 🙂

    -xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com

  • Megan @ Lush to Blush
    April 4, 2018

    This is great! I am not big into working out but think I'd really like it if I had my significant other motivating me!

  • TONYA MICHELLE
    April 7, 2018

    Love your workout outfit! I always buy myself new gear to motivate myself to go. Haha. I do orange theory so I don’t go with my Fiancé but I enjoy my time alone!

  • Kelly
    May 9, 2018

    I love working out with my husband! I definitely agree that you motivate each other, not to mention (for us) theres always a fun sense of competition!

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  • Gmail sign up
    July 28, 2018

    Your blog is great. I read a lot of interesting things from it. Thank you very much for sharing. Hope you will update more news in the future.

  • Lewis Johnson
    January 4, 2019

    This could be me and my boyfriend but we eat too much pizza. Love these photos!

  • Lewis Johnson
    February 1, 2019

    Nothing better than working out with a partner.