Would you like to get alittle more out of your training?

So, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say I’ve sparked your interest!

I’ve gotten asked several times....”What else can I do to add to my existing routine?” or questions along those lines. Well I’m going to give you a few suggestions that have worked for me and others.

Cross training is an awesome way to boost your training and get even more results, on top of enjoying yourself.

Cross Training is defined as training in two or more sports in order to improve fitness and performance, especially in a main sport.

Whatever your goals are this type of training will benefit you. Whether you are advanced, intermediate, beginner, or suffer from a Chronic Illness, and if you are elderly there are some things you can do,as you’ll see listed below. Cross training will help you get to the next level or reach a goal. You can pick up a sport you like, martial arts, swim or another type of water sport, court sports, and many others.

So with that said Here are some suggestions.

Kickboxing: Kickboxing is a great entire body workout. Being that Kickboxing is a very intense, vigorous exercise type, you will have to bring your full game!! It constantly engages the core, boosts your Cardiovascular system, incorporates all the major muscle groups at once which will tone the entire body, it will increase flexibility and range of motion as well. Along with all that, in general, you should expect to burn between 275 to 450 calories per each 30-minute session performed. Interested yet? you should be because these are just a few of the benefits. You can look up more on your own and you’ll see why I choose this and now teach it!!

Pick up a sport: Basketball, racquetball, tennis are some court sports that require agility, speed, skill, strength and endurance. A great addition to any existing training you are involved in. Softball, baseball, frisbee, rollerblading, soccer, football, golf all of these are great as well. Burning calories while training other aspects of the body, building your endurance, and getting involved with like minded people.

Water Sports: Swimming is a complete body workout. It will do amazing things for you and your body. Water aerobics is great for flexibility, water aerobics an ideal activity for those with arthritis, back problems, foot or leg injuries, and knee conditions. Pregnant women and the obese also benefit from the reduced impact and this is a good one for the elderly to get involved in because of the water you become 90% lighter hence reducing the impact on joints, etc. Kayaking and other boat type sports like waterskiing.

Walking and Running: Wether your walking your dog, going for a brisk walk with a friend or just going it alone, it’s all good for you. The same with running, some choose to jog, some sprints, run hills or steps, all of these are good for you. With walking and running the idea is to start somewhere and slowly increase at your own pace, Before you know it you’ll start feeling and seeing a difference.

Bicycling: Any type of bicycling will be a good addition. For example you could go out and ride, mountain bike, or take a spin class. Bicycling is easier on the knees, ankles and joints than running or jogging, so that’s a good start. Here’s one... it’s a legitimate form of transportation that benefits you while getting you to where you need to go.I can go on about it burning calories and building your cardio, but I think you get that already.

Yoga or Barre classes: Any type of classes like these will increase core strength, flexibility, benefit breathing, balance, strength overall, relieve stress and so many more positive attributes. It also helps on a psychological level as well, it will clear the cobwebs! I’m not going to get into all that right now. Just take my word for it. LOL

Those are a few ideas I hope you try. As always before getting involved in any physical activity make sure you are cleared to engage in the activities of your choice. Do your research (only from creditable sources) that the activity or activities best suite your goals and needs, and ALWAYS stretch and warm up before engaging in any physical activities.

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Be well and stay healthy,

Coach Mike

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