{"id":7783,"date":"2018-09-05T08:30:49","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T12:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=7783"},"modified":"2018-08-29T14:54:07","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T18:54:07","slug":"dont-work-out-alone-fitness-peer-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/workout-wednesday\/dont-work-out-alone-fitness-peer-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Work Out Alone &#8211; Fitness Peer Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"l-article__header\">\n<h1><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"font-weight: 300;color: #333333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/-\/media\/images\/healthy-living\/fitness\/peersupport.jpg?h=417&amp;w=740&amp;la=en&amp;hash=D6699B580A4C542DEEC0166253152856BB0BF77B\" alt=\"Multi-ethnic friends running or jogging outdoors\" \/><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"l-article__main\">\n<p>Peer support groups are used in many situations\u00a0to help people achieve their goals, and fitness is no exception.<\/p>\n<p>Seeking out like-minded people will help you make progress and keep you motivated and accountable to your physical activity program.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here are some good sources of support:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friends and family:<\/strong>\u00a0Loved ones who live with you or near you are a great choice to help you meet your goals and you\u2019ll be helping them improve their own health in the process. Suggest a daily or weekly \u201cworkout date\u201d with a friend or family member and promise to hold each other accountable to keep the date. Doing an activity with another person doubles as social time and will make fitness seem like less of a chore.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walking clubs:<\/strong>\u00a0The American Heart Association has all the resources you need to join an existing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/fitness\/walking\/start-or-join-a-walking-club\" class=\"broken_link\">walking club<\/a>\u00a0or start your own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local fitness stores:<\/strong>\u00a0Many locally-owned fitness stores &#8212; especially those that focus on specific sports like yoga and running offer clubs or programs you can join.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charity\/fundraising teams:<\/strong>\u00a0Many charities host walks, runs, triathlons and other events to raise funds and awareness. Look on local charity websites for a team you can join to train for an upcoming event in your area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neighborhood boot camps:<\/strong>\u00a0Search for a \u201cboot camp\u201d-style workout in your area. Many fitness trainers offer discounted programs at local parks and recreation centers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sport-specific clubs or groups:<\/strong>\u00a0If your fitness routine revolves around a specific activity like tai chi, cycling or dance, search online for people in your area that gather regularly. This will give you a regular time and place to go to do the activity and you\u2019ll meet new friends who share your passion!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/fitness\/staying-motivated\/dont-work-out-alone--fitness-peer-support\" class=\"broken_link\">https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/fitness\/staying-motivated\/dont-work-out-alone&#8211;fitness-peer-support<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peer support groups are used in many situations\u00a0to help people achieve their goals, and fitness is no exception. Seeking out like-minded people will help you make progress and keep you motivated and accountable to your physical activity program. 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