Skip to main content

5 Reasons You Should Work Out with a Friend

Reading time: 5 minutes

This article is written by Darren Cuomo, WAIS High Performance Scholarship Athlete and Australian Wheelchair Rugby Player.

Exercising with a friend can be a fun and motivating way to achieve your fitness goals. Whether you're hitting the gym, going for a run, or taking a yoga class together, having a workout buddy can enhance the experience. Our venues offer multiple programs and incentives to encourage collaboration and bringing your friends into your fitness journey, such as Mates Rates promotions throughout the year, Refer a Friend and other programs.

Whether it’s through your time spent at the gym, or simply helping get you there in the first place, here’s a look at the some of the pros of working out with a friend.