I Need a Workout Partner

Having a workout partner can either motivate or hinder you on your workout schedule. There are several factors and questions that you must answer for yourself before you can determine whether or not you should have a workout partner.

Question 1: Do we have the same schedule? It makes absolutely no sense to get a partner that has a completely different schedule than you. When it is the best time for you to exercise the last thing you need to do is have to wait for someone else, because it did not fit into their schedule.

Question 2: Are they excited and pumped up? Please do not get a partner that is going to do nothing but suck your own motivation. Get someone that is going to stick it out with you and give you that extra push when you need it.

Question 3:Do you have similar exercise goals? Although most want to strictly lose weight. Others want to gain muscle, definition, get stronger physically or cardiovascularly. Make sure you share the same goals.

Question 4: Is there any type of envy between the two of you? If one of you does better than the other will one of you get jealous or will you be happy for the other person.

Question 5: Do they understand that there is social time and then there is exercising time? Especially if you are at the gym, any long conversations should be reserved for the locker room. You can talk later.

Question 6: Do they realize that exercise takes time? Are they ready to stop after 15 minutes? Will they expect you to stop just because they stop?

Question 7: Do they have a healthy outlook on exercise? Do they realize that it takes time to see healthy changes? Are they overly excessive?

Common sense will tell you the answers that you should be looking for when selecting a partner. Sometimes you may need that extra push from someone that will hold you accountable. A good partner can do wonders in helping you succeed. However, a bad partner can do wonders in leading you to failure. It is up to you to decide if you want a partner or not.

What Are The Benefits Awarded To Me When I Become a Good Steward Over My Health?

• I am pleasing GOD.
GOD’s word plainly states that we are to give HIM all the glory, honor and praise. My question to you is how are you doing this if you are slowly killing yourself by destroying your body through not exercising and eating junk. GOD says that we are to be good stewards over ourselves. Joyce Meyer does a excellent job of what it means to give God your best in Look Great, Feel Great

• I am earning GOD’s trust by putting my flesh under subjection.
There is an enormous array of ways that we can put our flesh under subjection. However, there are many people that can put their flesh under subjection in every other aspect of their lives until it comes to what they eat and whether or not they exercise. The scriptures continuously tell us that we must put our flesh under subjection at all times and be obedient unto HIM. IF we are obedient to GOD first and foremost, then HE will give us the desires of our heart.

• I will feel stronger; have more energy, and a much better feeling about myself.
When you exercise although, it will be difficult in beginning during the first couple of weeks is very rewarding. You will at first notice the small accomplishments. For example, the groceries won’t seem as heavy, or you can open the jar easier. Then you will notice larger benefits such as not feeling as tired during the day. Then the overall benefit is that your health will improve with better blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.

You can also read the section, “LEARN HOW TO MAINTAIN A PROPER EXERCISE AND FOOD INTAKE PROGRAM”

What steps are you taking to show that you are pleasing GOD by being a good steward over your health?
How have you put your flesh under subjection in terms of your physical health?


Since you have been eating right and exercising on a regular basis, what benefits have you noticed in terms of your energy level and overall feeling?