Do you cross-train?

There are many benefits to doing a variety of activities, including muscular, cardiovascular, and health improvements. These include:

Enhanced Adherence – Repeat anything enough, no matter how enjoyable, and it starts to become less fun. Try running 7 days a week and the daily run will soon feel like a slog. However, mix up your workouts and each day will be new and exciting! This will not only offer fitness benefits, but you’ll stick with it long enough to see actual results. It also allows your body the rejuvenation it needs to respond to the demands you ask of it on heavy training days.

Fit Pregnancy – Many women find that they are unable to do high intensity or impact activities like running while pregnant. A cross-training routine provides the fitness benefits that will help for a successfully fit pregnancy, delivery, and recovery.

We all experience plateaus, and cross-training gives you the tools you’ll need to keep achieving your fitness goals. If you’re not sure how to implement an effective cross-training program, or what to do to balance out your “favorite” movements, talk to a Momentum personal trainer to come up with a solid, well-rounded program!