or many runners, cross training often doesn't come easy. The fact is, most runners enjoy running and quickly develop a steady pattern of doing just that. Unfortunately this habit means many are missing a fantastic opportunity to gain speed, endurance, stamina, and increase their VO2 max by implementing a steady cross training routine.
Specificity of training is a term that refers to centering your training schedule around strengthening the muscles needed for that particular activity. Thus, a boxer hits a bag, a runner runs, and a cyclist rides a bike. Cross training is stepping away from muscle specific exercises and doing something different.
Nothing extremely heavy; as a runner I don't want to lug around excess weight or bulk. I benefit
Specificity of training is a term that refers to centering your training schedule around strengthening the muscles needed for that particular activity. Thus, a boxer hits a bag, a runner runs, and a cyclist rides a bike. Cross training is stepping away from muscle specific exercises and doing something different.
Nothing extremely heavy; as a runner I don't want to lug around excess weight or bulk. I benefit