Having a workout buddy offers more benefits than just someone to chat with while you’re getting your swole on!  If you’re both focused on the workout (and not just socializing) a swolemate or gym partner can motivate you to push yourself moreso than what you would probably do on your own.

What Does Swolemate Mean

One of the most frustrating patterns I saw with personal training clients over the years was those people that used their sessions merely as a motivation to get to the gym or to actually stick to their workout plans.  There is certainly nothing wrong with that.  However, I personally would rather work with a client who was driven to achieve specific goals and utilized my knowledge and expertise, versus one who just wanted a swolemate to keep them company or get them to the gym.

The word swolemate is a slang term for workout buddy or gym partner.  Swole became a popular term used to describe the “pump” you see (and get) from working out.

During a resistance training workout, whether it’s weight lifting, or a crossfit WOD, the muscles being worked experience a temporary increase in fluid accumulation which results in a fullness of the muscle.

Regardless of your level of fitness, having a workout partner or Swolemate can actually help you get more out of your workouts!  You’re not going to bail on your workout or from pumping out those last couple of reps if you have someone else there beside you who still needs to finish their workout!  Now if you’re both slacking… then that’s a problem!  Luckily we have an answer for that as well!

Will You Be My Swolemate

NEW!  From GymPaws® The Swolemate Gym Glove is probably one of the most high end and well made weight lifting gloves that you’ll ever get the chance to use!  These are the knock offs made overseas from crappy material and craftsmanship… they’re designed after high end Italian driving gloves!  Available in bot men’s and women’s sizes and colors, we’re making sure men and women can finally answer the question Will You Be My Swolemate!

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