Do couples who sweat together, stay together?

The festive season is just round the corner, giving many a reason to sign up as a couple to lose those extra inches and look their best for all the events lined up during this time of year. However, apart from the obvious benefit of getting rid of those extra pounds, is there any other motivation to take a leaf from celeb couples, who believe in working out together? That’s one of many questions we posed to mental health experts for their take on whether couples who work out together, really stay together. Here’s what they had to say.

Let workouts be your ‘me’ time

While you maybe tempted to ape your favourite celeb couple, drawing inspiration from their workout sessions together, clinical psychologist Seema Hingorrany, advises you against it. She suggests occasionally taking a walk or doing yoga together, but clocking in separate time for a working out by yourself. She adds, “In my opinion, couples should work out individually. Workout is ‘me’ time, and one gets an opportunity to reflect and introspect during this time, which is very healthy for relationships. Such relationships in fact are more functional where each other’s space is respected and understood. Also, when we …read more