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Get fit cross training: It's the latest health fad

Last updated on: June 23, 2010 12:58 IST

A new, novel way of working out is what you need to ensure that you stay committed to your fitness regimen.

If you've been stuck in an exercise rut, repeating the same old exercises with barely any results, then maybe your body needs to be shocked by something new and different. Cross training workouts offer a class format that creatively combines physical fitness with fun. Almost without exception, professional athletes engage in a wide variety of cross-training exercises when they are trying to improve their game.

What is cross training?

The goal of most athletes is to become stronger, improve performance and avoid injuries. Cross training is a great way to improve overall performance, develop a new set of skills and reduce boredom.

In its essence, cross training refers to a training routine that involves two or more forms of exercise. Changing your fitness routine and training for different activities conditions your body for a higher level of fitness. A well-designed cross-training programme includes a variety of alternating exercises that blend cardio, strength, agility and flexibility exercises into a multi-day workout that stresses different parts of the body.

There are two basic approaches to cross training:

What are the benefits of cross training?

Cross-training can provide numerous benefits for those aspiring to achieve a complete fit body. These benefits include:

How do I start?

Here are a few tips to get you started on your cross training journey:

As you search for cross training exercises to fit your goals and desires, you will find a new passion for developing fitness. Life becomes more interesting when enjoyed in different ways.

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