Cardiovascular health, the common goal of the two
Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death globally. According to the World Health Organization, about 17.9 million people die each year from diseases related to the heart and blood vessels. Regular physical activity helps lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol, increase blood circulation and reduce the risk of disease.
When couples walk, cycle, swim, do yoga or weightlifting together, the ability to maintain habits will be higher than doing it alone. Dr. Sreystha Beppari, a psychologist at Apollo Clinic, said that setting common health goals creates a sense of dual responsibility, each person not only striving for themselves but also for their partner. This increases the level of commitment and discipline.
Exercise also helps reduce cortisol levels, a stress hormone that can harm the cardiovascular system if maintained at a high level for a long time. When stress is controlled, the burden on the heart also decreases.
Together mobilize, together nurture love
Not only physical benefits, joint exercise also stimulates the body to release endorphins, dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters related to positive emotions and bonds. When two people experience excitement after a workout, they tend to associate those positive emotions with each other.
According to Dr. Beppari, completing a physical challenge together, such as hiking or completing a heavy workout, will build team spirit and common pride. Small achievement celebration moments contribute to strengthening trust and satisfaction in the relationship.
In addition, activities such as parallel walking create a natural communication environment, making it easier for couples to share than stressful conversations when sitting opposite. In the long run, a healthy lifestyle also helps improve sleep, diet and limit harmful behaviors such as smoking or alcohol abuse.
Exercising together is therefore not only a strategy to protect the biological heart, but also a way to nurture the "heart" of the relationship, persistently and deeply over the years.
