TEAM BUILDING PARTNER UP FOR THIS FUN BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT — AND ALSO BUILD YOUR FRIENDSHIP.

Sometimes motivation is right in front of you. No, we’re not talking about your social media feed but rather your social circle. Recent research shows that teaming up with a friend, family member or significant other motivates you to exercise harder and longer, improving your chances for success by almost half: Study participants who undertook a yearlong workout program as a pair only had a 6 percent dropout rate as compared to the 43 percent of those who went it alone. So what are you waiting for — grab a partner and get moving!

- LARA McGLASHAN

THE TEAM-BUILDING WORKOUT

You and a partner can do this no-equipmentneeded workout anywhere — just decide who is Partner A and who is Partner B and get to work, trading places when indicated after your partner has completed her reps. Do the moves in any order you like, or try the sample workout provided — just keep moving to keep your heart rate elevated and the fun flowing!

MIRROR SQUAT AND TWIST

Both Partners: Face each other with your feet shoulder-width apart, and extend your left arm in front of you at shoulder height to grip your partner’s forearm. Extend your right arm to the side at shoulder height for balance. Push your glutes back, then bend your knees to lower into a squat as you simultaneously reach your right arm behind you and twist to the right side. Return to the start. Do all reps on one side before switching.

TIP: As you squat down, lean away from one another slightly to counterbalance your weight and intensify the work done by your quads.

WHEELBARROW PUSH-UP

Partner A: Stand with your feet outside shoulder-width apart, toes turned out slightly, and hold Partner B’s feet in front of you with your arms extended. As Partner B lowers into a push-up, bend your knees, keeping your back straight and dropping your glutes straight toward the floor until your thighs are parallel or just below. Stand and repeat.