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6 reasons why workouts are better with a buddy

Grab your BFF (best fitness friend) and let’s get a workout in. Whether you’re exercising outdoors or hitting one of Nooga’s local gyms or yoga studios, workouts are always better with a buddy.

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Check out six reasons why having a health buddy is beneficial.

A source of motivation

A little bit of encouragement can go a long way. Having a workout partner is a great way to get motivated and stay on track to accomplish your health goals.

A built-in accountability buddy

Sometimes the hardest part of the workout is getting there. Your workout partner can hold you accountable to make sure you keep consistent. (Do you really want to text and cancel?)

A way to switch up your workout

Diversifying your workout is easier when you’re with a friend. Here’s one idea: Take turns choosing your weekly workout to try new things (think: tennis, pickleball, yoga, and more).

Adds in friendly competition

Working out with a friend can fuel healthy competition, which can be encouraging for meeting new goals. Seeing your buddy reach new milestones can encourage you to do the same.

Enhanced safety

Whether you’re exercising indoors or outdoors, accidents can happen. It’s good to have someone there as a spotter when lifting heavy weights or while you’re out on a run.

It makes working out fun

Time flies when you’re having fun, and that also applies to exercise. Take a walk with a friend, and you’ll be surprised how fast time (and miles) go by.

You don’t have to be on your health journey alone. Grab a friend, build a workout schedule, and have fun while staying healthy.

Events

Active

Walk with a Doc | First Saturday of every month | 9-10 a.m. | Hope for the Inner City,1800 Roanoke Ave. | Free | Take steps toward a healthier lifestyle — walk at your own pace and have questions answered by local physicians.

Wellness

Science of Stretching | Sunday, July 7 | 2-3 p.m. | Yin Yang House, 7053 Lee Hwy, Ste. 305 | $10-15 | A mat-based class focused on deep stretching + targeted mobility training with a combination of yoga and modern exercise physiology research.

Community

FiveStar Food Fight at the Chattanooga Market | Sunday, July 21 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. | Competitors will shop at the Chattanooga Market for fresh ingredients to complete their main dish — then market-goers will watch the chefs demonstrate their culinary skills and present their dishes to the judges. Erlanger Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery will be there from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be available to answer questions and provide valuable information on eating healthy.

Health

Hamilton County Minority Health Fair | Saturday, August 3 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | McKenzie Arena, 720 E 4th St. | Free | This event addresses health disparities while offering free health screenings and interactive activities.

Eat

Farm to Table(aux) | Friday, September 13 | 6-10:30 p.m. | Common House Chattanooga | Gather with fellow community-minded art and food lovers to enjoy the widely popular farm-to-table culinary trend with a contemporary interpretation of the “tableaux vivants” (living pictures) inspired by the creativity of Andy Warhol.

Family

Fun Fair Festival | Saturday, September 21 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chattanooga Green, 140 Riverfront Pkwy | Free | Spend the day learning ways to keep kids safe + injury-free while enjoying activities for the whole family.

Explore more NOOGA events

News Notes

Outdoors

Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children ages 1-4. Whether your family is headed to the beach or for a dip in your community or backyard pool, water safety knowledge is crucial. Check out Children’s Hospital at Erlanger’s Safe and Sound Program for tips to keep kids safe in the water.

Family

Did you know? Keeping your teen in sunscreen can help prevent long-term damage, like premature aging and skin cancer. Find out what products and ingredients to look for.

Health

Calling all Wordle wizzes. Like your other muscles, your brain benefits from a good workout. Enter: Brain teasers, entertaining puzzles that serve as exercise for your brain. Check out five brain teaser benefits.

Eat

Let’s take things up a notch, NOOGA. The foods you eat can help (or hinder) your athletic performance. Learn how you can enhance your athletic performance with what you eat.

Active

Want to walk your way to better health? Walking is one of the simplest ways to stay active. Check out ways to boost your walking routine.

Community

We love summertime trips to the farmers market. Stop by one of Chattanooga’s 18 farmers markets where you can find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

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