We're constantly told to cross train, but do you really know what that means. Take this fun little cross-training quiz to see how much you know and to find out if cross training is for you.
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We're constantly told to cross train, but do you really know what that means. Take this fun little cross-training quiz to see how much you know and to find out if cross training is for you.
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If you are going gang busters at the gym, as many people do come January, and are just tackling the treadmill I am here to urge you to cross train. Variety is the spice of life and if you are mixing up your workouts the chances of getting bored and stopping significantly decreases. Boredom is one major fitness routine killer.
If you spend hours a week on a bike or in a pool that is great. Your knees probably love you for it. However, here is a gentle reminder to add a little variety to your routine with cross-training work.
A lot of us have a routine when we exercise. Routines are great because they enable us to have a plan and execute it without too much thinking involved. The downside to routines is that they can get a little, well routine.
To avoid boredom in your exercise routine, think about doing the same exercises, but changing the order in which you do them.
One of the best ways to get the most out of your workout (and to beat boredom and prevent over-use injuries) is by cross training. This means you use a variety of different methods to get your heart rate up in one session.
Try this:
Warm-up -- 5 minutes
Bike to your local park -- 15 minutes
Run -- 20 minutes
Bike back home -- 15 minutes
Cool-down -- 5 minutes
This way, 60 minutes have gone by before you know it. RSS Feed 
