3 Ways Cross Training Will Improve Your Fitness

What is Cross Training?

Cross training is simply a way to use different modes of exercise to focus on or enhance a particular area. Examples of cross training might be:

• Weighted leg lifts, flexibility routines and stamina-focused cardio workouts for dancers.

• Modified squats and lunges to work up to unassisted pistol squats or improve soccer agility.

• Building shoulder strength through weighted and body weight exercises to reach a pull-up goal or improve your rock-climbing.

• A focus on leg strength and endurance exercises to prepare for a long hike.

Here are 3 ways cross training can help you reach your fitness goals:

I want to do a triathlon

Many New Year’s Resolutions involve a feat of athletic glory. To reach this glory with a minimum of pain and injury you can partner with a personal trainer to develop areas of weakness and ensure your technique is effective. As well as your face to face session, Recharged personal trainers can set ‘homework’ or challenges to keep you motivated and accountable. There are a number of fun runs throughout the year where you can be part of our crew before you unleash the new, fitter, you.

How do I get better at surfing/ skating/ roller skating?

If you are a passionate surfer/ skater you know the urge to keep improving and trying new moves. A lateral approach to improving is to use cross-training to develop skill-specific muscle groups. This could mean:

• deep squats with weights for strength,

• resistance bands for endurance and

• bosu balls for balance.

Building core stability and overall strength will help you pull off your next ‘shoot the duck’ or ‘smith grind’ even faster.

Can I fix a sore back?

Chronic back pain is familiar to many however long term problems require long term solutions. Improving posture through cross-training has been shown to alleviate chronic pain as well as prevent further issues. Our personal trainers are skilled at identifying ways to work with your condition and adapt workouts to meet your needs. We welcome suggestions from your supporting GP and/ or physiotherapist and our one-on-one sessions can be a cost effective way to support your physiotherapy.

Message us with a short summary of your fitness goals and we will set up a studio tour!