Would you like to reap the benefits of working out with a personal trainer without the strain on your budget? Consider sharing training sessions with a friend. You won't get quite as much individual attention, but if you are an experienced exerciser who just wants to reassess and revise your workout regimen, splitting training sessions with someone else can be a good investment.
The trainer may charge slightly more for two people, but you will probably pay less than you would for one-on-one sessions. For best results, pick a friend whose level of fitness is about the same as yours and who has similar goals, so the trainer can easily meet both your needs at once.
Another benefit to an exercise partner at the gym is that you have someone to spot you if you are engaged in a serious weight lifting or bodybuilding program. This saves you the time of having to track down a staff member at the gym to spot you on the bench press.
That's not all; there are benefits of an activity partner when exercising outdoors. If you are training for an event, such as a triathlon, or even a 10-K, that requires a time commitment, it can be easier to stick to a schedule if you plan to work out with a friend. And it doesn't have to be every day. Even meeting once a week for a long run with a training partner makes the 15 miles go by faster. After all, what better way to spend your time than with a friend, catching up, letting off steam and getting fitter all at once?