Goal Buddies are Golden
Who's Your Buddy? Anybody!
-- By Mike Kramer, SparkPeople Contributor
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We call them Goal Buddies.
Most people make the mistake of going it alone. Sometimes, it’s just too tough to stay consistent by yourself. But a good fitness buddy won’t let you quit.
Fitness Buddies are two or more people who commit to helping each other reach consistent goals with friendly encouragement and regular contact.
A study of young mothers suggests that support can make a huge difference in exercise consistency. Of women who were part of a weekly discussion group, 60% reached their workout target of 2.5 hours per week for 8 weeks – long enough to make exercise a habit. Or another statistic for you, married couples are seven times more likely to stick with an exercise program if they do it together instead of alone.
Why does a goal buddy help you get results? By offering accountability, motivation and consistency. By mixing these three ingredients, you can create a rewarding, effective relationship that’s lively and a little lighter. Many of our members are finding this out as they match up with goal buddies through SparkPeople's Message Boards and SparkTeams.
