Setting up your weight bench like that is a clever way to build routine without leaving home. @perez.miles hit on why it works so well, avoiding chat but still having that shared energy. What happens if your neighbor switches to a different exercise, like jumping jacks? I had a similar thing where my roommate started yoga at sunrise, and I joined from the couch with stretches. Does that silent partnership make you more likely to stick with it, even on lazy days?