CROSS TRAIN

A form of high-intensity interval training, cross-training is a strength and conditioning workout that is made up of functional movement performed at a high intensity based on your fitness level. These movements are actions that you perform in your day-to-day life, like squatting, pulling, pushing etc. With constantly varied, high-intensity functional movements, Cross Train is a philosophy that coaches people of all shapes and sizes to improve their physical well-being and cardiovascular fitness in a hardcore yet accepting and encouraging environment. It is a program that builds strength and conditioning through extremely varied and challenging workouts. Each day the workout will test a different part of your functional strength or conditioning, not specializing in one particular thing, but rather to build a body that’s capable of practically anything and everything.

What Are the Benefits of Cross-Training?

Improve physical strength

The high-intensity, multi-joint movements in cross-training may help you gain muscle strength and stamina. Adding additional weight to your workouts can further increase muscle gain by adding stress to your muscles which will create Hypertrophy. You can also continuously challenge your muscles by participating in the workout of the day, which will give your muscles variety & new challenges which is a must-see result. The workout of the day, or WOD, is a signature part of the Cross-Train program. Each day, a new set of exercises is posted. The goal is then to complete as many repetitions of each exercise as possible in a set period.

Improve aerobic fitness

Cross-train or high-intensity power training (HIPT). This type of training may help to increase VO2 max, or the maximum amount of oxygen you can utilize during exercise. However, it has been inconclusive on both the short- and long-term effects of cross-training on physiological changes and aerobic benefits.

Improve Agility, Balance & flexibility

Cross-Train workouts often include functional exercises or exercises that mimic movements you do in everyday life. Functional movements, such as squats, kettlebell swings, or overhead presses, can help improve agility, balance, and flexibility. They also can reduce your risk for injury and improve your quality of life as you age.

Burn calories & manage weight

Cross-train workouts may help you burn more calories than other workouts. On average, a 195-pound male or 165-pound female will burn 15- 18 calories per minute and 13 to 15 calories per minute, respectively, during a Cross-Train circuit. You may also continue to burn calories during the recovery period. That’s compared to 11 calories per minute and 9 calories per minute during traditional weightlifting using machines. If your goal is weight loss, try following a healthy diet in addition to following a cross-training exercise regimen.

Works on all the Ten aspects of Fitness.

• Cardiovascular / Respiratory endurance
• Stamina
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Speed
• Power
• Coordination
• Agility
• Balance
• Accuracy

The above mentioned are the most important aspects of Fitness or to improve level of fitness. A program like Cross Train is well programmed to get you results in all the above aspects which eventually improves your performance.