Working out alone can be a little bit boring.  Motivate yourself by finding a partner to work out with.  Research shows that 45% of women who exercise with a friend are more likely to hit the gym than those who exercise alone.  So here are some routines designed for two by Elizabeth Hendrix Burwell, co-owner of High Performance Fitness in New York City.  You will get a better body and get to bond with your work out partner as well.

1. Stand while facing each other about an arm’s length apart; grasp hands. Lunge to the left side (your partner’s right side) and lower until your butt hovers above ground; pause for two counts then sit. Cross extended leg over bent leg; stand, pulling against each other. Uncross legs; repeat in opposite direction for one rep. Do 10 reps.  These exercise works for the butt and thighs.

2. Stand back-to-back with partner and squat. Hold the squat and step your right leg and your partners left leg to the side about 12 inches.  Step your other leg and your partner’s right leg to opposite side.  Return both feet at the starting position then stand.  Do 10 reps.

3. Stand while facing each other about 2 feet apart.  Place your hands on the hips then lunge backwards with your right leg. Straighten left leg as you push off ball of right foot, bringing right thigh in front and parallel to ground; high-five. Return to the starting position. Do 10 reps. Switch the legs after 10 reps.

4. Stand and face your partner about an arm’s length apart; grasp hands and squeeze butt. Lift your left leg backwards with your toes pointed. Lower your leg and stand onto balls of both feet two times.  Repeat the procedure and use the right leg this time.  Do 10 reps.

5. Face each other while in a push up position.  Lower chest to the ground then bring it up again.  Raise your left hand and give your partner a high five.  Repeat the procedure and use the other hand.  Do 10 reps.

6. Lie on the ground facing up, heads opposite and the right hips should touch. Lift the legs up and grasp hands on sides. Lift your hips off ground then switch the positions of the hip while lowering the legs to a 45 degree angle.  The left hips should now be touching each other.  Lift legs up and then lift hips.  Lower the legs to opposite side.  Do 16 reps.