Karen & Sue

The Benefits of Having a Workout Buddy

Karen de Freitas and Sue Streicher met at a PAC-hosted tennis event, where they were playing on opposing teams. They quickly realized that they had a lot in common, and they soon became friends.

One of the things that they bonded over was their love of working out. They both enjoy tennis, and they have also taken a variety of group exercise classes together. In recent years, they have been consistently attending PAC’s Senior MetStrength classes.

When asked what they each like most about their friendship, Sue said, “Karen has been there whenever I’ve needed her.” Karen said, “I can’t narrow it down to just one thing! I love that we can talk about anything, and I know that I can always count on Sue.”

Sue says that having Karen as her workout “buddy” makes working out more fun. She also says that Karen is always there to motivate her and push her to work harder. Karen agrees, and she says that doing activities together at PAC keeps them both more motivated to stay healthy and happy.

Karen and Sue are a great example of how having a workout buddy can make working out more enjoyable and help you stay motivated. If you’re looking for someone to work out with, consider reaching out to a friend or family member who shares your interests. You might be surprised at how much more fun you have working out together!

Here are some of the benefits of having a workout buddy:

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stick with your workout routine. When you have someone to work out with, you’re more likely to show up and actually do the workout. This is because you don’t want to let your friend down.

You have more fun. Working out with a friend is more fun than working out alone. This is because you can chat and laugh while you’re working out, and it makes the time go by faster.

You push each other harder. When you’re working out with a friend, you’re more likely to push yourself to work harder. This is because you don’t want to be the one who’s holding the other person back.

Pelican Athletic Club is a great place to find a workout buddy. The club offers a variety of group fitness classes that cater to all fitness levels and interests, so you’re sure to find something that you and your buddy will enjoy. In addition to group fitness classes, Pelican Athletic Club also has a stateof-the-art fitness center with a wide variety of equipment, a swimming pool, a spa, and a personal training program.