I Hate Workout Buddies (and I Know I'm Not Alone)

I Hate Workout Buddies (and I Know I'm Not Alone)

My gym time is sacred. The precious hour I carve out of my day feels like a gift to myself — some much-needed space to work on my physical and mental wellbeing. My low-impact cardio is a moving meditation; my strength training, a sweaty but rewarding routine. As a solo gym-goer, I'm able to lose myself in my gym playlist, center the mind-muscle connection, and focus the way I need to in order to reap the full benefits of my workout. The biggest …