Ask 10 people what constitutes cross-training, and I’d wager you’d get at least five different answers. Now, I bet if you were to ask those same 10 people what shoes they wear to cross-train, you’d ...
You’ve probably heard of cross training in the context of exercise, as this method of training has become popular among elite and recreational athletes alike. Cross training involves incorporating ...
Cross-training sounds like something reserved for serious athletes and feels like a bit of an old-school term thats been around since moms started lacing up their sneaks for step aerobics. But its ...
We tend to think of cross-training as the ugly stepchild to our preferred sport or what runners are forced to succumb to when injured. But as the winter months approach and many look to bring their ...
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Can Cross-Training Make You Faster?

If you ask most runners how to get faster, the go-to answer is usually to run more. But what if that’s not the only way? More ...
As a runner, your fitness priority and preference is probably (hopefully!), running. Perhaps you also strength train, take the occasional yoga class, or even swap out an easy run or two with some ...
Strength training for runners is a vital piece of the puzzle. Adding tempo runs, long runs, and speedwork to your routine will help build speed and efficiency, but strength training is often the ...
Cross-training is one of the best ways for athletes of all disciplines to enhance and maintain their fitness levels. Cross-training is an effective way for every athlete, regardless of their primary ...