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So your trainer told you to cross train, or your coach put XT on your schedule for today. What is that???? Cross training is by definition: to undergo or provide training in different tasks or skills. In fitness the simple translation is to workout in a different way than your main workout.

My Moms In Motion runners and walkers are encourage to cross train several days a week. Core work, bicycling, Zumba, yoga, strength training, weights, a class at the gym, anything other than running or walking. Not only does this give your "running legs" a chance to recover, but any of these will strengthen them for the next run.

Recently Pintrest sucked me in, did you know they have fitness and nutrition info on there too??? I found this great workout, tried it and it kicked my booty. So OF COURSE I've got to share it with you!

This is a no frills, do anywhere, with no gear workout perfect for cross training. Beginners can repeat once, intermediate 2, advanced 3...or just take more breaks and do 3 repeats at your own pace. Since discovering this workout and using it to cross train, I've started tweaking it for variety and adding some of my favorite exercises. Here's another version I did today to focus a little more on core:

50 jumping jacks
20 squats
20 lunges (ea side)
30 high knees
12 push ups
20 twist mountain climbers (knee to opposite elbow)
30 second side plank
30 second plank
30 second side plank - other side
60 sec table top hold

Post a reply & let me know what you think...once you've completed one of them that is!