Wrapping Up Friends & Family Week 💪
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for a workout during Friends & Family Week, and an extra shoutout to our members who brought someone in to share the fun. The energy, the laughs, and the sense of community were everything we hoped for — it reminded us why working out together can be such a powerful thing.
When Working Out With Friends Works Great ✅
Bringing a friend into your fitness routine can be incredibly motivating — especially when you:
- Share a consistent schedule. When you both show up at the same class time, it becomes part of your rhythm.
- Celebrate each other’s wins. Whether it’s a first pull-up, a new PR, or just showing up on a tough day — encouragement hits different coming from someone who’s right there next to you.
- Keep each other accountable (in a good way). It’s easier to stay committed when you know someone else is counting on seeing you there.
When It Doesn’t Work So Well 🚫
But sometimes, working out with friends can make things harder than it needs to be — like when:
- You feel like you’re constantly dragging someone along or convincing them to show up.
- You have to negotiate every workout time, and it becomes more about scheduling than training.
- You rely on access to someone else’s gym or space, which can throw off consistency.
At the end of the day, your fitness routine works best when it’s built around your goals, your schedule, and your community — and when friends fit naturally into that, it’s even better.
We’re grateful to everyone who made this past week such a success, and we hope it reminded you that the best workouts aren’t just about fitness — they’re about connection.
See you in class. 👊
— The Sonoma Training Team
