One in five Americans have a harder time committing to a fitness routine than a partner.
This is according to a survey of 2,000 Americans who exercise at least once a week. The results revealed that over the past 10 years, Americans have tried about five different workout programs and had four different serious partners.
In fact, more than two-thirds (68%) are likely to stick with a workout routine that doesn’t necessarily suit them simply because it’s comfortable.
Likewise, more than half (53%) of those surveyed are likely to stay with the wrong partner for the same reason.
Produced by OnePoll on behalf of Freeleticsthe investigation delved deeper into the idea of what constitutes a “perfect match.”
The results revealed that it is more about something or someone who helps them achieve their goals (66%).
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Others say it’s something or someone that gives them warm, fuzzy feelings (61%) or someone or something that pushes them to be the best version of themselves (47%) .
The average American has already found four perfect matches, including their best friend (46%), a therapist or psychiatrist (41%), a partner (41%), a doctor (40%), and even a gym (32%).
While 45% have already found their ideal workout, 24% are still looking for it.
The survey also revealed the biggest deterrents when it came to relationships and workout routines. When starting a new romantic relationship, top determining factors include how much money they should spend on their partner (52%), where they live (52%), and how much time they should spend with each other (52%). devote (40%).
Interestingly, these same three factors are the biggest deciding factors when starting a new fitness routine.
Beyond that, respondents also wonder if they actually enjoy doing this routine (27%).
Combining these two aspects of life, just over a third (35%) think working out with a partner would help them achieve their fitness goals.
“Data shows that balancing fitness and romantic relationships often involves navigating the same waters: time investment, cost considerations and satisfaction from the process,” said Confidence F. Udegbue, executive team member and director of products and user experience at Freeletics. . “This common ground highlights how our personal well-being and relationships can be linked, influencing our decisions about health and love. In the new year, we will seek to further highlight the parallel between fitness and dating, and a perfect match for each.”
Although 20% of those surveyed have a harder time initially committing to a fitness routine, a similar number (22%) have a harder time giving up when it’s time to change their routine.
When it comes time to quit a workout, respondents experience a multitude of emotions including relief (42%), sadness (41%), anxiety (38%) and even happiness (29%). %).
This may be why Americans face barriers such as time constraints (51%), lack of customizable options (45%), and high costs (44%) when shopping. It’s all about finding the “perfect” workout.
Beyond that, 44% admit to simply being afraid of commitment.
But ultimately, 78% of those surveyed would commit to a workout routine for longer if they knew they’d get the results they’re looking for.
“Not all matches are ‘perfect matches,’ and searching can be difficult. » said Daniel Sobhani, CEO of Freeletics. “It’s important to find ways to simplify the fitness journey, like personalized, adaptive workout plans built by augmented human AI technology. Finding an approach that meets you where you are and scales With your needs made it easier to develop and maintain a fitness habit that fits your life for life.
This double-participation random survey of 2,000 Americans who exercise at least once a week was ordered by Freeletics between November 27 And November 29, 2023. It was carried out by a market research company A surveywhose team members are members of the Market research company and be a corporate member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) and the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR).
