Celebrate Mom with This Fun & Energizing Partner Workout

By Michelle Opperman

Mother’s Day is about showing love, appreciation, and spending quality time together. Why not make it extra special this year with a dynamic and heartwarming partner workout? Exercising with a partner not only makes fitness more enjoyable but also boosts motivation, accountability, and strengthens your bond. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to start building healthy habits together or to kick your existing routine up a notch.

We all know how important physical activity is for our overall health but doing it alongside someone you love can bring even greater benefits. Partner workouts encourage cooperation, communication, and teamwork – qualities that enrich any relationship. They also allow you to push each other gently beyond comfort zones, creating mutual encouragement and shared victories. 

This partner routine is designed to be simple yet challenging – perfect for any fitness level!

How It Works:

Complete each exercise below for 30-45 seconds. Rest for 15 seconds between exercises and take a 1-minute break between rounds. Aim for 4 total rounds. Grab your mom, your child, or a friend, and let’s get moving!

The Mother’s Day Partner Workout:

1. Squat & High-Five

Stand facing your partner, about an arm’s length apart. Perform a squat simultaneously, and at the bottom of each squat, give each other a high-five. This movement engages your lower body and adds an element of fun.

2. Wheelbarrow Push-Ups

One partner holds the other’s ankles while standing. The partner on the floor performs push-ups. Switch roles each round. This exercise targets the upper body and core strength.

3. Seated Medicine Ball Twists

Sit back-to-back with your partner, holding a medicine ball or similar object. Rotate your torso and pass the ball to your partner, alternating sides. This helps strengthen your core and oblique muscles.

4. Leg Throw-Downs

One partner lies on their back, gripping their standing partner’s ankles. The standing partner gently pushes the lying partner’s legs toward the ground, while the lying partner resists and lifts their legs back up without touching the ground. Swap roles each round to engage your core intensely.

5. Plank Hand Taps

Face each other in a plank position. Reach forward to tap your partner’s opposite hand. Keep your hips stable, and feel your abs engage as you challenge each other’s stability.

6. Laughter Lunges

End each round with walking lunges, facing your partner. Share a funny story, joke, or cherished memory with each round. 

Cool Down & Reflect

Conclude your workout with a gentle partner-assisted stretch, like a seated hamstring stretch, and take a moment to express gratitude and appreciation for each other.

Enjoy this workout as a celebration of fitness, connection, and the amazing women in your life. Happy Mother’s Day!

Michelle Opperman is a Group Fitness Regional Director.

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