You look at the video playing on your phone, then glance up at your partner, look at your phone, back at your partner . . . they could never.
We all know those fit and sexy couples who share their exercise videos on social media. They give us couple-envy and serve as #CoupleGoals in equal measure. And many of us would be lying if we said they don't make us wish we could do those kinds of moves with our partners.
It's not impossible, says personal trainer Singwa Silinga who runs Hercules Bootcamp in East London.
The fitness expert has shared five couple exercises for beginners with Drum and says they are effective exercises because they are simple to do and they target different parts of the body.
“It is important for beginners to take it easy in order to avoid injuries," Singwa says. "Exercising at home is great because it is cost-effective, but the downside to it is that people can get injured because of not doing certain exercises currently."
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To get fitter and healthier as a couple, try these five moves recommended by Singwa. He says you and your partner should try to do 15 to 25 repetitions and three sets each.
1. Sit-ups
Sit down with your partner, facing each other and interlock your legs. Then cross your arms on your chest. Lie on you back and come up for the sit up. As a reward, give each other a kiss.
2. Beginners’ squats
Place two chairs next to each other. Sit on the chair, stand up and sit down again.
3. Planking
Get on your knees, facing each other. Straighten your arms and make sure your hand is below your shoulder. Straighten your legs so only your toes and your hands are touching the floor.
4. Imaginary skipping rope
Skip for 45 seconds as though you are using a skipping rope. Your partner must be the timekeeper and alternate. Skip as many times as you can in those 45 seconds.
5. Lunges
Stand next to each other, put one foot in front of the other and make sure the foot in front is flat. Make sure that the front knee is not over the ankle or toes. Keep the front shin as straight as possible. Bend the back leg.
Chiropractor Dr Dean Wilson says, as someone who often deals with people with sports injuries, he would encourage people to take it easy.
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“Generally, people try to do too much too soon. People should try to take it slow and take adequate rest days. It would be wise to start with strength and conditioning, to get a personal trainer or go to gym,” he says.
Dr Wilson adds that muscle strain and aching joints are just some of the injuries people could experience when they start exercising.
