There is not a single training methodology that endurance athletes should embrace more than the concept of cross-training. Most endurance athletes are aware of the importance of varying their training intensity and duration over the course of any training cycle. Many, however, do not vary their mode of training often enough, if at all. Some runners, for example, train for their races by only running – sometimes as often as 6 times a week! While this sort of consistent training is great for the cardiovascular system, it’s destructive to your joints and a guaranteed way to shorten your career as a runner or triathlete. The most effective long-term way of training is one that consists of variety and thus utilizes the benefits of cross-training. Cross-training is a broad term that includes, but is not limited to, all forms of continuous cardiovascular exercise, strength and flexibility training, as well as the various disciplines that improve the mind-body connection. The bottom line is that cross-training allows the body to recover and become stronger, and it is perhaps THE best way to a higher level of physical performance and mental endurance!
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