25-minute workout to do as a partner, speed up metabolism and define –

physical educators Viviane Amato It is Leandro Teixeira they met in 2015 doing what they love most: sweating. The match of personality and modalities (they practice the same sports!) was instantaneous and, since then, the couple has not known what boredom is when it comes to exercising. For the double, follow the same routine fitness encourages them to come together even closer and enjoy fun time together.

“The relationship becomes lighter and the partnership grows because one motivates the other”, says Vivi. Not to mention that it is more difficult to pierce the academy with the bae marking presence in the training, huh? “Sometimes, laziness hits, but it doesn’t let me give up. Besides, seeing her excited working out also makes me excited”, says Leandro.

For the chemistry to really work, you both need to find an activity that you both enjoy. “The choice of modality should be a joint decision. Not worth going to class spinning only by the will of the other”, explains psychologist João Ricardo Cozac, president of the Paulista Association of Sport Psychology and Physical Exercise.

Our suggestion is this 25-minute pair training, created by Viviane, to speed up metabolism and strengthen the musculature. And the most fun: you use each other as support to perform the exercises. Only love only love…

25-minute workout to do in pairs

Beginners: 2 circuits with 10 repetitions of each exercise.

Intermediaries: 3 circuits with 10 repetitions of each exercise.

Advanced: 3 circuits with 10 repetitions of each exercise and less rest time.

In each circuit, do one set of the exercise, switching places before moving on to the next. Rest interval: from 30 seconds to 1 min, depending on each one’s conditioning.

1. Plank touching hands

– (Nino Andrés/)

The. Facing each other, do a plank with your arms outstretched.
B. Take your right hand off the ground and clap your hands in front of you. Do the same for the other side. This is a repeat.

2. Plank with burpee

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The. He’s on a plank and you’re standing beside him.
B. Jump over his legs and do a burpee: place your hands on the ground, form a plank and touch your chest to the ground. Get up and jump again.

3. Junkyard dog

–The. You sit with your legs extended and your arms spread out to the side.
B. He jumps over one arm, then over his legs, then over the other arm. This is a repeat.

4. leg press

–The. Lie on your back with your legs up. Support your feet on his chest, which should keep the body inclined.
B. Bend your knees as much as possible. If you want to make it difficult, those who are standing can push against the movement of their legs, making it heavier.

5. Bulgarian squat

The. In front of him, rest your instep on his hands.
B. Squat simultaneously. After all the repetitions, do the same with the other leg and then switch positions.

6. Abdominal rower

The. Sit facing each other with your feet together and interspersed.
B. Lower your torso with your arms bent in front of your face. When going up, clap your hands.

7. Squats holding hands

The. With your legs shoulder-width apart, hold your partner’s hands, crossing your arms.
B. Let your body fall back a little and squat down with your arms outstretched.

8. Pistol

The. Stand facing each other and hold your right hand.
B. Supported only on the right foot, extend the left leg above the ground and squat as much as you can. At the end of the repetitions, do the same with the other leg and switch positions.

9. Sprawl

The. Standing, one facing the other, support your hand on the ground with your legs semi-flexed. On impulse, kick your feet back, forming a plank.
B. Return to the starting position and clap your hands.

10. Bridge and triceps

The. As you lie on the floor and raise your hips, your partner, on his back, rests his hands on your knees, with his fingers pointing towards your body.
B. He flexes his elbows to form a 90° angle, bringing his butt toward his feet. His back should be close to your legs.