Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it seems like the aisles of every store are lined with candies, chocolates, and every other type of festive junk food you can imagine.
For some reason, this holiday has adopted a gluttonous reputation when, in reality, it should be promoting the opposite.
Think about it: do you really just want to sit around eating highly caloric food with your date or would you prefer to do something together that will boost your endorphins while you kickstart your metabolism?
Why not make your Valentines Day date a Valentines Day workout this year?
Today we’re going to explore this idea in greater detail and by the time we’re finished, we’re confident that you’ll be researching ways to make Valentines Day reservations for the power rack or leg press machine!
Best Equipment for Valentines Day Workouts
As obvious as it may seem that you should select equipment that is ideal for multiple users at once, we figure we’ll give our picks of some of the best equipment you can select for your Valentines Day workout.
All-in-one strength machines: The beauty of multifunctional strength machines is that so many different exercises can be performed on them, oftentimes by only switching out a few plates or moving some attachments around.
When Valentines Day rolls around, it won’t matter if you want to do some accessory cable work while your girlfriend takes on “leg day”. With a power rack/Smith Machine combination like the M1, your girlfriend can knock out a quick set of Smith Bar squats and then take a rest break while you perform a set of cable crossovers. The Smith Bar weight won’t affect your crossovers, nor will your pulley weight impact her while she’s squatting.
Even if you wanted a purely bodyweight Valentines Day workout, the M1 would have you covered, allowing you and your date to alternate between assisted pull-ups (make sure she grabs your waist and not your legs to help you!) and dips. The overall functionality of these machines will provide you with plenty of options.
Leg press and hack squat combination machines: Although most dedicated leg machines don’t have as much utility as power rack/Smith Machine combinations like the M1, if you choose wisely, the right machine can add a lot of variety to your Valentines Day workout.
With all of the hustle and bustle of New Year’s training, you may have neglected to get your barbell back squat form on point. Thankfully, you and your date can make big gains using a machine like the BLP01 which is as easy to use as it is effective. Whether you opt for traditional leg presses, hack squats, or even calf raises, the barrier to entry is minimal.
Switching between the BLP01’s settings is also incredibly fast and easy. This not only helps to reduce waiting times when performing partner super sets, but also reduces the risk of awkwardness that inevitably arises when you find yourself unable to properly adjust a fitness machine. If this is a first date, you’ll be especially relieved by this feature as you do your best to make a grand first impression!
Whether you opt for an all-in-one strength machine like the M1 or prefer to have a serious lower body Valentines Day workout, don’t forget the best feature about both of these options: they come in pink! What better way to set the mood for a Valentines Day-themed workout than with pink-colored training gear?
Benefits of Valentines day workout
Doing a partner workout on Valentines Day may not be the first thing that comes to mind when contemplating interesting “date” ideas. However, considering all of the benefits that are associated with partner training sessions, it’s surprising that more people don’t consider spending the holiday in their home gym. Let’s take a look at just a few of these benefits.
Greater Intensity: whether you’re consciously competitive or not, there is just something about training with a partner that makes everything more intense. You jump higher, lift heavier, and are more likely to eke out those last couple of reps during a partner workout.
To be honest, we can’t think of a better story to tell your future children than that you hit your lifetime bench press PR while on your first date with their mother!
Increase Exercise Variety: We’re confident that you’re making excellent gains in your current fitness regimen, especially if you’ve been training with consistency. Sometimes, though, getting perspectives from those who train in different ways can bring valuable insight and shed light on unique approaches that we can incorporate into our workouts.
We’re not advising you to select your Valentines Day workout partner solely because you’re a powerlifter and she knows everything about calisthenics training, but if she can help you improve your pull-up form…why not?
Safety: Earlier we mentioned the possibility of setting a personal record in the bench press during your Valentines Day workout. Besides being more motivated to push with the necessary intensity to hit this lift, you’re also much more likely to safely attempt the lift while working with a partner.
The M1’s Smith Machine has a number of built-in safety-enhancing features, most notably, the 11 different height levels settings, making it easy to rack the bar if you’re unable to complete a lift. However, having a spotter for assistance and moral support can be useful, especially if you’re putting the M1’s free weight capabilities to use.
Conclusion
So…a Valentines Day workout doesn’t seem like such an odd idea now, does it?
While everyone else is hustling to get their hands on some boxed chocolates and pink champagne to share with their significant others, you’ll be maximizing your fitness level by pumping some iron on your pink-themed workout machines.
Whether your Valentines Day workout leads to a long-term relationship or if it turns out to be just a fun, partner workout with a friend, you’ll definitely get more out of it than you would from an expensive dinner and an overpriced movie.
…and we think you’ll also have a lot more fun in the meantime!
