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Running on the treadmill, lifting weights or stretching with a friend is a sure-fire way to make a workout more effective and a whole lot more fun. In fact, research shows that hitting the gym with a mate improves the experience and ultimately, results. Here’s why:

1. Showing up

Finding excuses to skip a workout is a common problem, but it’s not so easy when a friend is waiting at the gym. Those who commit with a buddy and are accountable to someone else say that they’re unlikely to let a friend down. As soon as gym goals are shared, the burden is halved and gym members are more likely to show up and push themselves to the limit.

2. Healthy Competition

Those who harness their competitive spirit by working out with a friend soon find that they start running faster, pushing harder, and lifting heavier than they did when they only had themselves as motivation. According to a study by Kansas State University, working out with a friend can increase the intensity of a workout by up to 200%. Keeping up with a bestie makes hard work pay off faster and better.

3. Improved Performance

A little friendly competition in a workout also improves performance and studies show that exercising with a friend can increase calories burned by up to 25%. With increased motivation comes greater determination and as the average workout with friends lasts 44 minutes, compared to a solo session at 38 minutes, the results speak for themselves.

4. Greater Enjoyment

énergie Fitness members say that working out with a friend transforms their body and helps them hit goals and enjoy their workout together. And they can chat too! It’s win, win.

Refer Friends, Get Rewarded

If you’re a member of an Energie Fitness gym and you recommend a friend to join us, we'll send you BOTH of you a gift card of your choice once they sign up as a thank you.

Gift cards available at: Amazon, Adidas, Deliveroo, M&S and many more!

Plus, there's no limit to how many people you can refer or how many gift cards you can earn - now that is ideal!

To get started with your referral and start earning your rewards, follow these simple steps:

• Register via our online referral portal here using the exact same name and e-mail that you signed up to énergie Fitness with.
• Share your referral link with your friend via email, Whatsapp or even social media.
• Once your friend receives the link, they can follow the instructions to sign up to énergie Fitness, making sure they quote your name when prompted.
• Following your friend's successful sign up to énergie Fitness, you can both claim your gift card to enjoy at a retailer of your choice.