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MargaretS663784
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June 28, 2021

With A Little Help From Your Friends

  • June 28, 2021
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You know health goals are worth the effort, but doing the work to achieve those goals might take some perseverance. That’s where pairing up with a buddy can help, so check out these 'How To' tips to get started. Why? Results from the study in this article suggest that with social support, people were 95 percent more likely to complete their workout programs. Visit AARP® Staying Sharp® for more brain health information.

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    RacquelE712599
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    July 7, 2021

    Ladies and Gentlemen, I workout alone and it’s best you don’t have to wait and /or wonder are they working out 🏋️‍♀️ Today. Alone you know you’re 🏋️‍♀️….Daily 

    Racquel Evans
      MartinG898663
      Contributor ⭐
      July 8, 2021

      I would use an accountability buddy but I don't how much good it would do me.  It would be worth a try though.

      ToniW858862
      Contributor ⭐
      July 28, 2021

      It does a lot of good having someone for accountability

      2Papa
      2Papa
      Community Champion ⭐
      July 8, 2021

      My workout buddy is called Fido.

        ToniW858862
        Contributor ⭐
        July 28, 2021

        🤣

        ip3285
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        July 21, 2021

        My workout consists of a 2 mile walk-run 6 mornings a week.  I have a balance problem, so I have to hold on to my husband's hand (or arm or shirt-tails) to keep from falling over.  Therefore, he has become my workout partner.  

        Don1w
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        July 25, 2021

        -------- NO !!! ------------
        No, I do NOT have, use or want a workout buddy. I tried that but the "buddy" and I always had different ideas on how fast to go or what to do next. I found I was always giving in to "buddy's"  way of working out. Not a fun workout. 
        I enjoy the workouts, doing what I want and going at MY pace.

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