In everything you do, it’s always better when you do it with somebody. The same goes for your workouts. Sometimes you may feel unmotivated and lazy about doing your everyday workout routine, which will have you wishing that at least you have a pal to work out with. No worries, as hiring a personal trainer will give you exactly the fitness buddy you’re searching for.

You can make a friend out of your personal trainer. With the time you’ll spend together, you’ll get to know each other, as well as work out harder compared to going solo. You’ll push yourself more than you would alone. You’ll shed fat and shape firm muscles while moving between quality activities and cardio blasts with your personal trainer.

There are also particular workouts that you can perform with a partner. With this, you’ll exert more effort which will give you better results. Plus, you won’t even feel as exhausted since you have someone to share the pain with.

Things You’ll Need

a 5- to 10-pound dumbbell

a personal trainer – your buddy!

a personal training studio

a medicine ball

Pre-workout… don’t forget to warm up first!

5-min run on a treadmill at an easy pace

Jog in place

Low step-ups

Jog around the block

Complete one set of each of the following moves in any order, feel free to switch it up every time. Rest only as necessary, and after every third move do a cardio interval. Add in a few rounds of strength moves and cardio bursts.

Partner workouts will surely be fun and more effective! Here are 3 partner workouts you should give a try with your personal fitness trainer:

Wheelbarrow Push-Up with a Dead Lift

Targets arms, chest, back, core, and legs

Person A gets in a plank position on hands and toes. Person B stands behind Person A and should hold A’s ankles in each hand.

Person B bends over from hips with arms straight, as A bends elbows and lowers chest toward floor.

Person A’s arms should be straightened while Person B stands up, keeping the knees and back straight.

Do 20 reps, then switch positions and repeat.

Side-Plank Pass

Targets shoulders, obliques, and core

Person A needs to lie on the right side two feet apart while facing the same direction, with Person B in front and holding a 3-5-pound dumbbell in left hand.

Person A needs to lift the hip. Person B needs to make sure that the right forearm is balanced with the side of right foot, feet fixed on the ground. Person A needs to extend left arm straight up in line with shoulder, palm facing forward.

Person B lifts hips slightly and passes the dumbbell underneath to A, who takes the dumbbell and then extends arm back up again. Make sure to stay in a side plank. Person A passes the dumbbell back to B as B reaches under A’s body.

Do 20 reps, then flip to the left side so A is in front. Only the person in front passes weight under raised hips.

Triceps Pass

Targets triceps and abs

Person A holds a medicine ball in both hands. Person B lies on the floor with the head near A’s feet and grasps Person A’s ankles.

Person A lowers ball behind the head, keeping elbows close to the ears.

Person B raises legs toward the ceiling. Person A needs to straighten arms and lean forward, placing the ball between B’s feet.

Person B lowers legs toward floor then brings them up to A again to complete 1 rep.

Do 20 reps, then switch positions and repeat.

These are only a few workouts you can try. Hire a personal fitness trainer to learn more of these partner workouts!