{"id":15188,"date":"2023-02-10T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T11:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/?p=15188"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:25:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:25:42","slug":"losing-weight-together-the-importance-of-a-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/losing-weight-together-the-importance-of-a-partner.html","title":{"rendered":"Losing Weight Together, The Importance of a Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15188\" class=\"elementor elementor-15188\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-756cf93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"756cf93\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe85719\" data-id=\"fe85719\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd405a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd405a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Weight loss can feel like an impossibly lonely journey, which is one of many reasons having an accountable teammate is valuable. If you have been going through your weight loss journey alone, or if you are just starting, it might be time to consider teaming up with a partner to support you every step of the way. Even though everyone\u2019s body works differently, it doesn\u2019t mean a weight loss partner has nothing to offer. In this article, we will go over what a weight loss partner is, why it\u2019s important, and the benefits of losing weight together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb5c81f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fb5c81f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e37324c\" data-id=\"e37324c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b86defb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b86defb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a weight loss partner?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c7ca87c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c7ca87c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-06b51b9\" data-id=\"06b51b9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e6c8c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e6c8c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A weight loss partner is someone who will join you on your weight loss journey and provide you with motivation, accountability, and support. They may be working toward similar weight loss goals or even trying to maintain their current weight with healthy habits. Partners or a couple losing weight together are more likely to stay on track and meet their goals. When choosing a partner, consider the following important aspects to have in common: being dedicated to your goals, having a positive attitude, and commitment to using encouraging methods of keeping yourselves and each other accountable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d588b03 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d588b03\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8cefa08\" data-id=\"8cefa08\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38aa367 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38aa367\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Importance of losing weight together<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28534e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28534e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether you\u2019ve previously lost weight with others or done it alone consider the added bonuses of having a partner-in-crime.<\/p><p>Here are some important reasons to pair up with a partner for your weight loss journey:<\/p><p>1. They will help keep you accountable and motivated to stay on track.<br \/>2. A weight loss partner can provide you with the support and encouragement you need to reach your goals.<br \/>3. You can share your strengths! Each of you might have access to different knowledge of resources the other person doesn\u2019t, like a gym at your apartment complex or their favorite low-calorie recipes.<br \/>4. Partners provides you with someone to lean on during tough times, after all, we are humans, designed to do life together!<br \/>5. Someone to celebrate with when you reach your milestones.<\/p><p>Be sure to brainstorm what tools will be most helpful for each of you so you know what resources you have available and how you can best support each other.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f56168a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f56168a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-932bcad\" data-id=\"932bcad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8196484 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8196484\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of Losing Weight with a Partner<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e871d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e871d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While losing weight on its own comes with many benefits, doing so with a partner makes it even more special! Social support during your weight goals can make the difference between success and failure. Having a dedicated weight loss partner can ensure you are have the additional support you need. Here are some of our favorite benefits of losing weight together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b0644e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b0644e3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-95fa8b9\" data-id=\"95fa8b9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09e29b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09e29b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Motivational Support<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a62b97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a62b97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Weight loss partners provide a wealth of motivation. Knowing someone is there to support you through your journey can be just the push you need to keep going. You\u2019ll find greater motivation and encouragement with a partner. Workouts become easier, and you\u2019ll have a better time staying focused.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3684fc0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3684fc0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ed07b50\" data-id=\"ed07b50\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90cbf44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90cbf44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Accountability<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dce885b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dce885b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Losing weight together as a couple can also help to keep you accountable for continuing desired behaviors and reaching your weekly and monthly milestones. In the same way, knowing someone else is relying on you to hold them accountable can be extremely motivating! Think about those early morning wake-up calls when you want to hit the snooze button, but you know your partner is meeting you at the gym, you\u2019ll stick to your routine more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43a109c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43a109c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55cec79\" data-id=\"55cec79\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba52bb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba52bb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Healthy Competition<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ca7cf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ca7cf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Having a weight loss partner can also help to add a healthy competitive element to your journey. This can push you to reach your goals faster and can be a great way to stay motivated. Apps like DietBet add another layer of competition to your weight loss goals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e3c65c4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e3c65c4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c24948\" data-id=\"2c24948\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a055e3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a055e3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Success<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1502f94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1502f94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While general rules like eating your five servings of fruits and vegetables are a great place to start, there are more things you and your weight loss partner can do to set yourselves up for success. Here are a few top ways you can make some major headway toward your goals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a497a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a497a6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c30902f\" data-id=\"c30902f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f97a59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f97a59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Set Clear Goals<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2ec00f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2ec00f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to losing weight, setting clear goals is essential. Work with your weight loss partner to set clear and achievable goals. This allows you to always have something to work towards. It may also be helpful to consult with your doctors independently to ensure your goals are safe, realistic, and healthy based on your starting point.<\/p><p>Choose healthy and sustainable goals and make sure to set both short-term and long-term goals. This way you always have something coming up on the horizon. Nothing but easy goals mean you won\u2019t feel challenged and may get bored but setting only long-term goals can be disheartening. A great short-term goal might be to increase your steps per day or to lose 2 lbs in your first month. A long-term goal might be more focused on where you want to be 6 months or a year from now.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ee5552 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ee5552\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e876f1\" data-id=\"2e876f1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b0031a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b0031a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Create a Schedule<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da792b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da792b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Partner workouts are also part of the fun. Be sure to work with your partner to create a schedule that works for both of you and stick to it. Beyond working out together, some other ideas to schedules together can include meal prepping and checking in every day at a certain time.<\/p><p><br \/>Creating a schedule helps you set and maintain your attainable goals. Scheduling these activities together can help create an environment of accountability and support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cff5323 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cff5323\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-116ce99\" data-id=\"116ce99\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3d07d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3d07d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Track Progress<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef7b6f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef7b6f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tracking your progress can be a great way to stay motivated and on track. Work with your weight loss partner to track your progress and celebrate your successes. This can help you stay motivated and keep you from falling off the wagon. Some people like to use smartwatches, such as a Fitbit or an Apple Watch, to track their activity levels. You can also choose other platforms to track food intake and other important health behaviors during your weight loss journey. If you and your partner both like those tools, consider connecting with each other via the apps to cheer each other on.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b565e6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b565e6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-469dc48\" data-id=\"469dc48\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2d0aa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2d0aa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Best Partner Workouts to Try<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d8c5c80 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d8c5c80\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-860d01f\" data-id=\"860d01f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6eb235 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6eb235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An important part of losing weight is finding ways to be physically active and have fun doing it. Here are some awesome ways to work out that are fun to do with a partner!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb3f3ce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fb3f3ce\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fc2d275\" data-id=\"fc2d275\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dccbeb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dccbeb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Yoga<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2912eab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2912eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Try practicing poses together. Having another person on hand to assist with balance and posture is a supportive way to get fit together. You can experiment with different settings and poses, as well as guided yoga sessions. You can also spot each other as you try out more daring poses like headstands to ensure safety. If the weather is mild where you are, doing this outside can make it extra fun. Be sure to have a <a href=\"\/equipment\/yoga\/\">quality yoga mat<\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6de2eb0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6de2eb0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-92645cc\" data-id=\"92645cc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-901d62d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"901d62d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rock climbing<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88ee492 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88ee492\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For the more adventurous out there, rock climbing is a great couple\u2019s sport. You get a good dose of outdoor air and some great calorie burning. Plus, a little healthy competition to see who makes it to the top first might be just what you need to keep your workouts interesting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b9dfc74 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b9dfc74\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a14103c\" data-id=\"a14103c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c224e75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c224e75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dancing<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eabe7b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eabe7b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\u00a0<\/h3><p>From Zumba at your local gym to salsa classes at the nearby recreation center, there are endless styles of dance that each come with their own benefits! Be sure to find a style of dance that is fun for both of you. This increases the odds you will both stick to it as you work toward your weight loss goals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-623d9bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"623d9bb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb9d46e\" data-id=\"bb9d46e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9236c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d9236c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cardio<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71ca0978 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71ca0978\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cardio isn\u2019t just a solo exercise. You and your partner can take turns leading the session. Have one person set the pace and dole out encouragement while the other follows behind. Then switch! Cardio has a reputation for being somewhat boring and a large motivation drain. Turning it into a partner workout is the perfect way to make sure you don\u2019t miss out on this important, heart-healthy exercise.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d5bda01 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d5bda01\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51cac24\" data-id=\"51cac24\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0c961b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0c961b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Walking<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-78cf30d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"78cf30d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-581c49f\" data-id=\"581c49f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e45470 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e45470\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While it may not be the most intense workout, going for walks together is a great way to get quality time with your weight loss partner while taking active steps toward your goals. From listening to a podcast together or chatting about your day, a quick walk around the block or up and down the street can add a valuable exercise boost to your day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c47d925 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c47d925\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb044f0\" data-id=\"bb044f0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fd159e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fd159e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">GNC is here to help you reach your goals<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c877508 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c877508\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3542e95\" data-id=\"3542e95\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f5055b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f5055b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Having a weight loss partner can be a great way to stay motivated and reach your weight loss goals. In the same way a friend or family member can support you throughout this journey, GNC is here to help you get all the tools and support you need to live your healthiest lifestyle. Are you looking for more resources? Check out our line of <a href=\"\/shop-goal-condition\/weight-management-goal\/\">products for weight management<\/a> for things to support you in your journey of healthy lifestyle changes. 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