Workout Buddy and Team Heugly

The idea of getting started with a workout plan can be intimidating, but finding a workout partner or team to be apart of can really help you along your fitness journey. Here are a few things I suggest when looking for someone to join you at the gym.
- Find someone who has the same/or close to the same fitness goals as you. That way your workouts will be similar and you can share tips that have been working for each of you. (Always keep in mind that we all respond differently to exercise and diet, and that something that a friend is doing may not work for you).
-Have set times and stick to them.  I also suggest setting a limit on rest times. The gym should be a place to work hard, too many times people spend all their time talking and not focusing. (People always say "I saw you at the gym but did not want to say hi, you seems focused"; as you should be). Keep each other accountable for getting to the gym each time and be a positive reinforcement.
-When training for a bodybuilding show, triathlon, marathon, or other sporting competition consider joining a team.  This allows you to meet others who understand your goals and can help motivate you.  Being part of a team also allows you to have that extra support the day of competition.  And believe me, on those days it is so nice to have someone there who understands who you are going through.

Speaking of teams I wanted to share my team I am apart of when it comes to competing in body building shows. Team Heugly is made up of personal trainer Shane and Tiffany Heugly and do show prep, training, and nutrition plans for their clients.  They provide a great environment to meet people who have the same goals, create support for all their athletes and motivate their clients to achieve greatness. From personal experience I can say it was amazing for my husband and I to meet people who had the same love for something as we did, but to also find people who are going through what we are.  From this experience I would highly recommend that if you are getting ready to put your fitness goals into action, find a team or organization that shares your passion.  You will be surprised at how much it will help you along the way!
Check out their website for before and after photos, videos, and a list of awards.
Team Heugly Website

Here is the link for the video highlights from the NPC March 2012 show.
Video Highlights