Families For Life | 5 reasons to start working out with your spouse!

As busy adults juggling full-time jobs, hobbies, and (especially for new mums and dads) parenting duties, it can be challenging to find time to spend with loved ones or squeeze in some time for exercise.

Don’t worry – you’re doing your best, and it’s hard to get around a busy schedule! However, spending quality time with your partner is important for your relationship and exercise has plenty of health benefits. So, how can you prioritise both in the little free time that you have?

Try working out with your partner! By setting aside some time per week to exercise together, you can reach the recommended 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensive exercise and spend more time with your loved one. Two birds, one stone!

If you need more reasons to consider working out together, we’ve compiled some great benefits that come with exercising with your partner! (Spoiler: it’s not just about getting healthy!)

Reason #1: You get more dates!

The immediate benefit of working out together is getting a guaranteed “date” at least once a week! No matter how busy life gets, a scheduled workout will help you look forward to some uninterrupted quality time with your partner.

You could throw in a follow-up activity like grabbing takeaway for dinner after a game of badminton or cooling down at the park with a drink after a run!

Reason #2: More activity, less stress!

Exercising releases endorphins (the feel-good chemicals) and helps relieve tension too. Working out together allows you to spend time with your partner without stressing about the kids, and distracts you from other stressors like work.

Sharing an activity as a couple can also help you feel good about each other and strengthen your bond.

Reason #3: Get motivated to achieve your fitness goals

If you’re working towards a fitness goal, having a workout buddy helps, especially if your workout buddy is a loved one living in the same home! Planning is easier when schedules clash and you’ll have a constant motivator by your side.

Seeing your partner’s dedication to their fitness goals can inspire you to stay committed to your own.

Reason #4: Strengthen your relationship

Engaging in sports together can go a long way to strengthen relationships. Even small acts like waking each other up for the morning jog can foster a sense of togetherness as you tackle tasks together. 

Setting goals side by side and encouraging each other to achieve them can be a powerful means of mending bridges and bringing down any walls in your relationship. 

Reason #5: Become role models for your little ones

For couples with children, your fitness habits can inspire your kids to adopt active lifestyles too! Physical activity can do wonders for a child’s development and adopting an active lifestyle early can set your child up for long-term health benefits. If your children are older, consider including them in family workout nights to help them build healthy habits. 

However, don’t forget to set aside some sessions for just you and your partner to preserve your time together

Conclusion

Working out with your spouse not only keeps both of you healthy but helps strengthen your relationship! As you work together and motivate each other to achieve set goals, you’re also deepening your connection for a stronger marriage. 

So, why not try a new workout together? Start exercising with your partner today!