Cross Training Routines

When you're training don't forget that cross training routines add balance and variety to your exercise and fitness plans. Add core and strength training to your aerobic workouts. It doesn't have to be complicated. Cross training can be your most valuable addition to any training program!

Check out the benefits from these cross training areas:

Core Muscle Exercise

When it comes to adding cross training programs for runners we need core and strength training to add to your running form and endurance. Working out with a core exercise ball adds fun and variety to your cross training. Click for core exercise ball videos and more information.

Abs and Waist Exercises

Develop a great a great abs exercise program as part of your overall diet and exercise plan. You don't need any fancy equipment, and Abs and Waist Exercises are the foundation of your core muscle exercise plan.

Quadriceps Exercises for Knee Pain

Quadriceps make walking and running possible. Quadriceps are the first line of defense in maintaining healthy knees. Yes, running is good for the quads, but here's the problem if you're just a runner: running strengthens the quads, but in many cases not evenly. It's easy for runners to get the quads "out of balance".

As the name "quadriceps" implies this muscle has four distinct components. Over strengthening one side of the quads can cause "runner's knee" or knee pain due to Chrondomalacia Patella. Quadiceps atrophy is another common cause of runner's knee pain.

Cross training workouts like cycling or rowing help balance quad development, and balanced quadriceps keeps the kneecap aligned and prevents running knee pain and knee injury.

Cross Training Routines Resources

Glad you asked that question! Check out your local running stores like The Running Room in Canada the the US, or try The Foot Locker. Stick with stores that really cater to runners, because what you really want to do is meet some of the runners and coaches that will be associated with that store.

My local Running Room in West Edmonton offers a wide variety of runner's resources, including cross training coaching.

For our friends in Australia there's an excellent resource at www.fitness.com.au. This helpful site has information on thousands of Australian fitness professionals. Check it out if you're lucky enough to live in Australia!

Cross training is the key to a long running career. If you want pain free running without injury develop a cross training program and work it into your running plans.

That's your cross training routines! And don't forget...

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