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You need a workout partner, not only does it make working out more enjoyable, but having someone push you day in and day out is essential. Watch this video.

Does Your Workout Partner Push You Like This?

Here are some traits to look for in a good workout partner:

Timeliness

Nothing is worse than planning a workout with someone and them not showing up, or always showing up late routinely. You waste time and you almost always have a crappy workout.

Competitive

No matter what you think or say, as men, we compete on some level with one another all the time. Harness that and compete with your workout partner. If he did 8 reps, you better do 9! It’s a great way to jack things up, because at the end of the workout, everyone wins.

Dedication

If they don’t care about their results that much, you’re results will suffer as well. They’re slacker qualities will bleed into your workout whether you want it to or not. Simply put, find someone who just cares about their goals as much as you do.

Intensity

Watch the video in this post, notice how they push one another? Now I know screaming isn’t appropriate in a public gym, but you use a nice loud indoor voice I do it all the time. It’s my favorite way to jack up my workout.

Strength

This one isn’t required necessarily, but it certainly helps. Someone who is stronger and more experienced in gym can push you reach their level of strength.

Communication

Find someone that likes to talk about fitness and is a decent listener as well. I’m always discovering new ways or new approaches and it benefits to talk about this stuff with your workout partner.

Flexible

I don’t always agree with what someone else says or wants to do, but being flexible and comprising is a necessary skill - in a workout partner or any relationship for that matter.

Eager to try new things

One of my big mistakes of 2007 was not changing my routine. It’s easy to get into the groove and not change it. Respect change because it is an essential tool in shaping our bodies.

Character

Aspire to become better at achieving your goals. How should you do this? Put yourself around people who hold themselves to the highest standards.

Get A Workout Partner Now

The easiest place to find a workout partner is finding a friend, co-worker, or someone else in your social network. However, if none of those people really match the qualities you’re looking for, use the following resources:

ExerciseFriends.com. Find workout partners in your area.

Craigslist.org. Post a free ad in the activities section requesting a workout partner in your area.

Lifeknot.com. Free site for finding other people with similar interests.

Meetup.com. Another free site for connecting you to people based on similar activities.

Summary

• If you don’t have a workout partner, get one today
• Find someone with the qualities listed above
• Use your social network or the resources above to find a great workout partner