Compare exercising on your own with exercising alongside other people — which gets the best out of you?

A natural way to answer

I actually prefer being on my own. I like going at my own pace and using the time to clear my head. With a group I feel a bit of pressure to keep up, which takes the enjoyment out of it.

Key phrases to use

• bail — to back out of a plan or commitment at the last minute“I always want to bail on the gym.”
• let them down — to disappoint someone by failing to do what they expected“I didn't want to let her down by not turning up.”
• clear my head — to stop overthinking so you can think calmly“A solo run helps me clear my head.”
• push myself — to make yourself work harder than you normally would“In a class I really push myself.”
• spurs me on — encourages or motivates you to keep trying or do more“The crowd really spurred me on.”