Have you ever wondered why when you workout with a partner or friend you can push yourself harder? You can go for that next rep much easier than when training solo?
Science has proven this answer. In Muscle and Fitness Magazine they posted
Researchers from the University of Oxford (UK) The schools rowing team perform a 45 minute workout either alone or as part of a six-man group. After each workout, subjects took a pain-tolerance test to see how long they could endure an inflated blood-pressure cuff on their arms. As reported in a 2009 issue of the Royal Society's journal Biology Letters, researchers found that when the rowers were with their team, they could withstand the discomfort of the cuff about twice as long as when they were alone.
Scientists concluded that the team setting promoted a higher endorphin surge than training solo. Endorphins impart a sense of well-being and even euphoria, making pain much more bearable. These are the same natural chemicals that provide the "runner's high".
What does this mean for you? Training with a partner or group may allow you to push through muscle discomfort and get a few more reps than you normally would when training solo. Completing a few more reps with a given weight can lead to significant improvements in strength and size over time. So if you are not training with a partner you are missing out on potential strength gains and muscle. In conclusion, train with a partner it will keep you motivated and your results will come much faster.
By: Mike Fonseca BeFit4LifeNow Virtual Coach
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