All Entries in the "Cross Training" Category
How Aerobic X Training Can Boost Your Running!
Many of you will have been told by a physio that you are not allowed to run for a period of time due to an injury or ‘niggle’. Now be honest, how many of you have half heartedly gone to the swimming pool, executed some relaxed breaststroke lengths and convinced yourself that the light swim three times a week is keeping you just as fit as that half marathon schedule you have been following?
What is Cross Training?
We are always talking about training, writing about training and setting plans. So, like many coaches and writers, I suspect we have become guilty of just assuming you all know exactly what we mean when we say the magic words tempo, fartlek, progression run or X training.
Is The Treadmill Good For Me?
I have already found myself running on the treadmill once this week instead of venturing outside in the dark. Was it ok for me to do this or did I quite simple wimp out? The agonies of running and all those decisions…
Treadmill Running
If the dark nights and the weather are causing you real problems why not take a look at treadmill running. In this series of articles we’ll be looking at the advantages and disadvantages as well as some training tips to help you along.
What is The Best Form of Strength Training for Women Part 2
Part 2
The other major body part that requires strength training for running is the trunk and hip area commony known as the “core”. These muscles are not so obviously involved with running as the leg muscles, yet nonetheless serve a very important role in pelvis and trunk stabilisation and posture control. Biomechanical research has shown [...]
Swimming
If you are looking for a good all-round form of aerobic exercise why not try water aerobics. Running, jogging and walking underwater in a pool not only strengthens the leg and hip muscles – the quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals – but helps to maintain and develop cardio respiratory fitness.
The major benefit to exercising in the [...]
5k Treadmill Workouts
Treadmills usually have preset 5k treadmill workouts and this is why I warmly recommend them to any runner. The 5k preset workouts control the incline of the treadmill automatically and the distance goal is set from the beginning
Home Exercises For Your Core – Part 2
Did you know that your core is where all movement in your body originates? Core exercises are an important part of overall fitness training that, except for the occasional sit-up or crunch, are often neglected.
For these exercises you will need a Stability Ball. These are available at most sports retailers and Department Store and are [...]
Home Exercises For Your Core
Did you know that your core is where all movement in your body originates? Core exercises are an important part of overall fitness training that, except for the occasional sit-up or crunch, are often neglected.
Understanding your core
Your body’s core — the area around your trunk and pelvis — is where your center of gravity is [...]
Body Control Pilates
What is ‘Body Control Pilates’?
Body Control Pilates is very closely based upon the method of body-conditioning and training developed by the late Joseph Pilates. It is an exercise method which relies on strengthening core postural muscles and developing body alignment. It avoids the muscle and ligament damage, sometimes associated with other fitness regimes.
Body Control Pilates [...]
