What Is a Good Workout Plan for Couples? Better Together
Train together three days a week. Do the same moves, but each pick your own weight. Take turns on lifts. Cheer each other on. Use the turf lane for partner sled races. Keep your own goals. American Muscle & Fitness has a couple plan, so training together costs less than two single plans.
Part 1
Same moves, your own weight
You do not need to lift the same weight. Pick moves you both can do. Each of you sets your own load. One lifts while the other rests. Then swap. It keeps rest times short.
Part 2
A 3-day couples plan
| Day | Workout |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Squats, dumbbell rows, push-ups. 3 sets of 10, take turns. |
| Day 2 | Sled push and pull. One pushes down, the other pulls back. 6 rounds. |
| Day 3 | Leg press, lat pulldown, plank. Finish with 10 slam ball rounds, 20 seconds each. |
Part 3
Partner moves to try
- Sled race on the turf lane
- Ball pass on the slam wall
- Farmer carry relay down the turf
- High-five push-ups
- Take-turn planks: one holds while the other rests
Part 4
Keep it fun
Do not coach each other too much. Cheer more than you correct. Let each person have a goal. Celebrate small wins, like a new best lift. Plan a walk at Nimisila Reservoir on rest days.
Part 5
Save as a couple
Our couple plan is $64.99 a month plus tax. See our couples membership page. Need more for a family? See our family plan. Or book a free visit together.
Questions
Common Questions
Can couples at different levels train together?
Yes. Do the same moves but pick your own weight.
- Take turns
- Own weights
- Shared plan
- Own goals
Do you have a couples membership?
Yes. Our couple plan is $64.99 a month plus tax with no contract.
- No sign-up fee
- No cancel fee
- 24/7 access
- Prepay to save
What are good partner workouts?
Sled races, ball passes and carry relays on the turf lane are fun picks.
- Sled push and pull
- Slam wall passes
- Carry relays
- Plank swaps