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There are things that are just better together they are separated. Think: peanut butter and chocolate, or boys of a direction. (Sorry, Harry.) Work with a partner is definitely another competitor for this list.

First of all, working with a friend, whether it's a fitness-minded friend or an instructor - can reduce your risk of injury. A partner can spot you, you talk throughform and techniqueAnd teaches you to use the equipment. In addition, working with a partner can helpIncrease motivation and coherence, key to hitting your fitness goals. And is it not more fun (or at least bearable) ofLong miles clock Or nail a new pr with a friend?

The other Perk? "You will always have a more effective workout if you have someone [professional] do them with you," saysErica Ziel, a certified personal trainer and a Pilates instructor. Having a professional show you how to make some movements, recommend changes and help you find a delicate equipment guarantee that you get the most out of this workout without hurting or working bad muscles.

Of course, it is not always possible to work with someone. And some exercises work really well as solo companies (see:yoga,walking) But there are exercises that can be unpleasant (or downright dangerous) to do for yourself. Continue reading more, and then make sure to check these15 exercise errors that ruin your workout.

Your camp advisor has always wanted you to swim with a friend for a reason. According to disease control and prevention centers (CDC), there is almost4,000 fatal accidental drowns each year. One of the essential means of preventing drowning, says the CDC?Never swim aloneNo matter where you swim or how good you are. Instead, try another low impact modality, such as walking or yoga. If you are on the market for more training tips, do not forget to readDo you want to look after 40 years? Do these exercises.

"If you lift free weights or using the bar bar, you need a spotter," says Ziel. More specifically, an observer who knows what they do. Otherwise, you risk risking injury and even death, especially if you are pressing super heavy bars. If you do not have my gym friend and you always want to train, opt on body weight or lighter hand weights. For more Intel on lifting, checkA new study reveals the side effect of lifting weight only twice a week.

While Ziel is a big pilates carpet training fan at home, it's not great at the idea of ​​people using Pilates machines without any supervision. "Unless you are a really experienced pilates student ... Someone can really hurt on a reformer if they do not have education or experience," she says. Save the solo workout for carpets and make sure your time on the machines is supervised by a Pilates Pro trained.

Box jumps are a basic food of many HIIT training sessions and CrossFit. But not supervised, you can risk stumbling and falling (or worse) trying to do this jump. And without proper form, you couldtear ligaments or blow your knees. Save this for the gym or your next group class (where you can get tips from an instructor) and stick instead of savings or other exercises. If you are in HIIT, do not missThis exercise melts fat faster than any other, says science.