Pro-athletes are a special breed and although their abilities may be greater than the average person, their toolset is not unique. They know how and when to train and get results, and so can you!
What you might now know is that these pros don’t dedicate all of their training time to their specific domain. For instance, an Olympic swimmer doesn’t spend all of his or her time in the pool to get stronger and faster. On the contrary, they mix it up to get results. The secret sauce? Cross-training.
Such an approach is important because it helps you — regardless of current or past athletic prowess — to stay balanced and avoid getting in a rut. It’s all about variety, to keep you engaged in your program and on the right trajectory.
So what exactly does cross-training look like? Cardio, mobility, stretching, and strength training are a few of the techniques trainers use at the gym, myself included. Cross-training works and is proven to reduce your chance of injury, while resulting in greater aerobic capacity, increased strength and flexibility, better quality of life, and longevity. These scientifically-backed perks are exactly why I approach workouts with cross-training in mind.
It might be helpful to share a recent example of how I have translated textbook theory into action. A client approached me wanting me to develop a program to help her running performance. Knowing that she’d be running 3-4 times a week, I formulated a home workout plan that included strength training, stretching and mobility moves to help round out her running workouts.
Whatever your goals, my program provides you with 3 months worth of custom workouts designed around your schedule and equipment availability. Interested in learning more? I welcome your questions. Contact me to set up a free consultation.