Cross-Training

We’ve all been told that cross- training is a good idea to avoid overtraining, to reduce the chance of overuse injuries, and to improve our performance in a specific sport.  Whether or not these benefits are completely viable is up for debate.  It seems that it depends on what your sport is and what exactly you are doing for cross- training.  Weight training is one activity which tends to improve overall performance in other sports.  Click on the link below to read more about cross- training in the New York Time’s article titled “Perks of Cross Training May End Before Finish Line.”

CROSS TRAINING ARTICLE