Cross Training – Part 3 of 3

Some final thoughts on cross training revolve around incorporating other sports in your overall conditioning program. If these sports involve something you enjoy the likelihood of doing them regularly will be higher.

Here are some of my favorites:

Surfing – If you don't live near the coast, but have access to a body of water, try Stand Up Padding or kayaking.

Rock Climbing – Terrific for building strength and flexibility. Try a climbing gym for a more controlled environment.

Mountain Biking – Road biking works, too, but personally I prefer the trails.

Yoga – both Bikram (hot yoga) and Power yoga are more strenuous forms and provide a good combination of both strength building and flexibility.

ElliptiGO – I can't say enough about the benefits of this device. When seven qualifiers for the Olympic trials in the marathon train on one (Josh Cox, Adam Goucher, Stephanie Rothstein, Susan Loker, Jaymee Marty, Jessica Minty and Karen Barlow) the proofs in the results these athletes are getting.

I hope this provides some fuel for thought on complementary sports to help improve your running, and hopefully have some fun in the process. If any of you have outside sports that you've incorporated into your overall fitness regime, please do share in the Reply box below.

Train on,

Dean