Cross Training Questions

cross training? what u mean by cross training? is it both use different martial art to spar, or? how should it be carry out?

Cross Training? Hi, I'm in a Cross Training class at school, we do a combination run-walk every class (every other day) about 4 times around the track(which is a mile) I didn't do any sort of exersize the past two summers, and I didn't take gym last year, so I'm out of shape, and my back and my whole left leg ache to the point of feeling like their on fire after every run(normally the next morning as well) is there any way to reduce this(like shoes or a style of running?) and is there a streatch I can do afterwards to help with my back? it's right above my right hip, near the center of my back and it hurts so much. :( Please help!

Brain Cross-Training...how many hours to get real benefit? Brain Cross-Training...how many hours to get real benefit? Fortune magazine had a recent feature about cross-training your brain...but every example they gave involved the cross-training in childhood...particularly in music. So my question is...how much cross training would I need to do as an adult to get real benefit? Would 15 minutes a day help?...and how much help?...1%? 10%? What is the real-world cross benefit to mental cross training.

Cross training for a marathon? I am training for the Houston chevron marathon in January. My training schedule consists of cross training [XT] mondays for 45 minutes. What would be some good ideas for cross training? I have probably done them before, but just not have noticed! Anyways.. any help would be greatly appreciated :]

Cross training Judo and BJJ? So far I have been training Judo for 1 year. The club I go to only has class 3 times a week and I can only make it twice a week. There is no way in hell i'm leaving my Dojo because I love it there I just want to train a lot more, and I love BJJ. I would like an answer from experienced Grappler if it is too soon to start cross training or the sooner the better. Thank You!

How important is cross training when preparing for a 1/2 marathon? I have never run a 1/2 marathon before and I usually don't do any cross training. Mainly, I just like to run. How important is it to do some cross training in order to be ready for a 1/2 marathon? Any ideas on what to do for cross training?

Cross Training info? I want to know what it means to cross train for weight loss? I think it has to do with doing cardio and strength training.can someone explain this to me in detail so I am able to do this at my gym?

CROSS TRAINING, for XC, best way to get heart rate up besides swimming, lack of pool :(? I"M INJURED!!! so I need a little cross training routine, and I KNOW that the biking isn't doing it that well thanks btw

Cross-training for figure skating? What do you do for cross training for figure skating? Why, why is it good? For me i mostly have artistic problems and im growing right now so im a little shaky. What would you recommend? BTW i am a competitive ice skater so i take it pretty seriously. Im already more flexible than my coach (she still skates), so i dont really need that.. Doest gymnastics interfere with skating?

Hitting a wall during Cross Country Summer training..? I've been running for about two months for cross country training this summer. When we started running, i continued to break my own personal records,and my times started coming down every time we'd practice. Our dead period was a week ago and it lasted for two weeks, I continued to train duirng this period and now that we are back my times keep getting worse, even though i feel i am in better shape than ever. I cross train on every off day, doing things such a biking or weightlfting. How can i shake this wall? I really need my times to start going back down, tryouts for varsity are soon! I really can't understand why my times are so awful! Any suggestions?

What are "cross-training" atheltic shoes really designed for? I need to replace my old "walking" athletic shoes and would like to get into jogging and running. But, I don't want to buy two pairs of athletic shoes. Are cross-training shoes going to fit the bill?

What is cross-training in a sport? I run but then I looked up something and cross-training came up. I just wanted to know/

Ideas for cross training please? I have a project where I have to make a 5 week personal fitness program, and I need ideas for activities for cross training. Also what kinds of activities should I start off with in the first day?

What creates a better fighter? A "complete" style or cross training? I'm interested in (most) people's opinions on this matter. Assuming that said complete style is actually good, I could see it having the advantage of training with synergy. That way, it's guaranteed that the practitioner's techniques wouldn't become compartmentalized, and flow naturally between eachother. On the other hand, cross training supplies more depth in each facet of combat that one trains in than -- say -- training in one style that encompasses multiple ranges of fighting. (Yes you can cross train and then practice everything together, but that's not what I'm asking; I already consider that to be most effective.) by the way, I'm noticing misconceptions about what cross training is. Cross training isn't just dabbling in techniques of various styles, it's actually training in multiple styles simultaneously. For instance, Boxing on Mon & Tues, BJJ on Wed &Thurs, and Wrestling on Fri & Sat. That's cross training. Cross training is not just randomly taking various classes once or twice and never coming back.

Is cycling a cross training for marathon runners? Or does cycling works on almost same muscle group? Which cross training is most effective for runners to prevent injuries?

what are some good cross training shoes? im in HS and i play alot of differnt sports. i run track play foorball and wrestle and im looking for some inexpensive cross training shoes for all my sports.

The air force and cross training!!!? I was thinking about putting in for a cross training assignment to become a Load Master, that is if the AF needs people in that job. Has anybody out here been a load master in the AF, and would you suggest it as a good job, and why. if you answer no could you please tell me why? thank you.

What kind of swimming should I do as cross training for track and cross country? I run high school track and cross country and got the idea to start swimming before school every morning when it starts to warm up for some cross training. How much should I do and will this even help me?

Which type of shoes perform better in kickball? Running or cross training shoes? There are actual kickball leagues all over the united states. So I was wondering which type of shoes works best while playing kickball. I believe that cross training shoes works the better. Cause the tip of the cross training shoes is half running type but yet can get a could aim at kicking the ball then running shoes.

Is it advisable to use roller hockey skates for cross training? or should I buy aggressive blades instead, so I can use 'em for playing roller hockey and cross training as well. Thanks!

what shoes good for tennis player, shoe store clerk says, cross training shoes,or running shoes,cost? store people give different recommendations for tennis shoes, some say cross training shoes, others recommend running shoes. mid range price good tennis shoes? any recommendation

Cross-training plan? I have patellofemoral syndrome, runner's knee, etc. I run indoor track (distance) and cross-train once a week. Any good plans for the gym as to which machines I should use to warm up and train/work out? Thanks

what is waterpolo.. good cross training? anyone have any idea what that is? i moved from a small school and we didnt have it, to a HUGE school. i lived in that town my whole life, lol so i dont know what it is. my friend said i should cross train and do that, [im a runner], would this be a good sport to cross train with?

Affects of Cross-training on distance running? I'm a female college distance runner (18:30 5K) who wants to switch to triathlons as soon as my collegiate eligibility is done. I've done a couple sprint triathlons already and want to do more this summer, but my coach is very hesitant to let me cross train much. I will be running about 55 miles a week this summer and would love to add in or replace runs with a couple 30-40 mile bike rides - has anyone seen negative affects in running by adding biking? Or positive? Thanks so much! * a couple of 30-40 mile bike rides each week (maybe a few longer ones (70-100 miles) over the course of the whole summer)

Marines and cross-training? Are there any programs in which the US Marines cross-train with the British military forces?

Muay Thai good football cross training? I play defensive tackle, but I would like to do something to cross train next season. I refuse to take lacrosse, soccer, or basketball. End of story. Do you think Muay Thai would be good? Also I picked Muay Thai for INTENSE training. I'm not afraid to go 3 hours of heavy workouts. Please don't suggest family kickboxing at the Y.

Does anyone know how cross training in the air force works? My husband wants to cross train into vehicle maintaince. We are currently stationed in England, and his deros in July 2009. Does anyone know how it work if he crosstrains. Will he be extended here? Will We go to our next base first. I am so worried we will have to extend here and i dont want that to happen, but i just hate not having any answers ! Anyone know about this?

For runners what is the best machine for cross-training? I've heard that smart runners cross train. That is they run 3-4 days a week and cross train on the others.

Anyone in the NYC area interested in cross-training this weekend? Through a website called bullshido different martial artists get together in local areas to arrange different sparring sessions under whatever rules the people agree on. It isn't very formal. if you want to go light contact you can find someone there who will go light contact, if you want to do standing only or full mma you can find someone there who will do that too. No egos, just a bunch of people who want to cross train with other styles and martial artists. If you show up you are considered a winner because you are a normal person willing to test your technique against different people and you are not all talk. It is this sunday (the 19th) at the fighthouse here is the info from the bullshido topic: sunday nov 19, 12noon-3pm. at fight house (www.fighthouse.com) mat fee seems to usually be $15/per person but if there are enough of us we should try to haggle down to $12 122 West 27th Street 2nd floor, New York, N. Y. 10001 (bet. 6 & 7 Ave.) TEL. (212)807-9202 here is the bullshido link for the topic: http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=47377&page=5 Or you can message me with any questions. It went well. I guess there isn't anybody here on yahoo answers from nyc though.

Does it mean your hired when the people you had interview with, scheduled you for cross training? I went to a job interview last October 12, It was a Doctor's office. I had an interview with the Doctor that lasted for about 30 minutes, after a few more minutes the Doctor called her office manager for a second interview. After chatting with both of them, they looked at each other and "nod" at each other and said "yes." The office manager gave me a tour of the office and scheduled me for a "cross train" for Friday the 19. We shook hands then say goodbye. Everything went by so fast that I'm not even sure if I'm hired. The doctor and the manager ask me how much I want to get paid. I told them it's negotiable and I am more after the experience. I am scheduled on OCt 19 for cross train from 9:30- 11:30. I'm still employed with my other job and my resignation won't be effective for another 2 weeks. So silly of me not to ask questions when I was there. I got so overwhelmed by the good reaction they had with my interview that when I was scheduled for "cross train" I shook the office manager's hand, I said good-bye and left.

cross country training? I really want to get into running, and maybe join the cross country team, but I have no Idea where to start. Should I start running only a little at first and then gradually increase? Tell the specific amount please. Also, what should I be eating when I'm cross country training? I also have to learn how to run ALOT by August(when tryouts are), so do you think this is a possible goal for me to accomplish? Thanks

Cross Country Training? I am 14 years old girl and wanted to try out for cross country in the fall. My fastest mile is 15 minutes, and i can only run 1 mile at a time, so i wanted to know if i keep training from now will i be able to do okay at try outs. I know i am really out of shape but do you think this is an unreasonable goal. Also, does anyone have a specifc training tips.

Tips on cross country training? I've got two months to train for cross country and I've been out for so long, my times are terrible! Can anyone give me good guides or tips on how to really utilize these two months, I want to get the most out of my training.

Summer Cross Country Training Programs? This is high school we are talking here. I know it is just starting track season, but I do not run track. I am just starting to work on summer cross country training regimens. I am thinking that 1 day we have a long run of around 10 miles. Another day of about 5 miles of hills or more with hill repeats. One day off preferably. I am considering 1 or 2 workouts per week- nothing too hard but still not easy. And either 1 or 2 building base days. From your experiences, could you please tell me what you think of this summer regimen? If you would change it, what would you change it to? And also what would some good workouts be for our Division 3 team to get a good workout and still be improving? Thanks for you help and advice. Based on last season- our coach doesn't agree with summer workouts. I can see this as cross country is a somewhat long season and not wanting us to get burnt out. He really wanted the long run at about 6-7 miles. But I am wanting to up all of these because we have a state contending team.

Track and Field Training Vs. Cross Country Training.? I am trying to find something to do (sports) at school. I'm going to 10th grade next year and I want to become involved. I was thinking that over the summer I could begin training myself for cross country and track season next school year. I've never played sports or ran track before. I know I won't be that good, but i want to try anyway. I think I run fast if you take my size into consideration ( I'm like 5'3 and like 130). So i figured if i lost some pounds and worked on my speed and endurance i could do okay. How can I train? Or would it be a bad idea to start something this late? * I really want to try*

A late start for cross country summer training program? I just found out today that a cross country training program at my high school has been going on this summer for a month so far. I knew nothing about it. (Maybe because I'm going to be a freshman.) I've tried to run on my own, but all I have been able to reach is a bit over a mile. They are already running 4 miles at the school. There is still one month of training left. Do you think I should try to go to practice (there is one tomorrow)? How much should I try to run if I do go? Last year I was probably the second or third fastest runner on my team. The top runner has left, leaving me as probably the 2nd or 3rd fastest freshman.

How is this idea for cross country training? I'm a cross country runner, and this is an idea I have for training, tell me what you think of it. Ok, well to start off the focus of my training is to improve my muscular, not cardiovascular, endurance. I have absolutely fantastic cardiovascular endurance, and the only thing preventing me from running faster times is that my muscles just get wasted after a while and I can't keep the pace of my first half. Again, its not cardiovascular, as I can hold my breath, have a conversation, all of it and during a race. And still get great times. So, to improve my musuclar endurance, my idea is to , staring today, do stairs at absolute max, 5, up and down, at a time (its about a hundred steps up). Then do Stassi Squats, and repeat until I am absolutely beyond exhausted. I feel that if I can continue this for a few weeks, perhaps my muscles will be able to keep up with cardiovascular endurance, and I'll be able to run much faster. Any comments, advice, and the like would be appreciated. First person says that'll build cardiovascular, which is true, but won't going up stairs also build muscular endurance? What can I do to as quickly as possible strengthen that?

I need to know if cross country training is helping me for sprinting? I am primarily a baseball player (outfield), but i have started doing cross country in the fall. I need to know if all this long distance training will help me for doing sprints during tryouts and for games...running down batted balls, stealing bases, running bases etc... if this isnt going to help me for baseball i want to do something in the winter that will help me prepare for baseball.

Will cross training hurt my Triathlon training? I spent this past summer training for my first Triathlon. I completed it in September. However, my level of aerobic/long distance training has fallen of significantly during the winter. I've been coaching wrestling, and have spent a lot of time wrestling with High School kids. I know that I am increasing my anearobic training significantly. I've also been doing a lot of stairs and some strength training. I still run, bike, and swim...but, very minimal compared with the full training schedule I had during the summer. Should I be working harder on the Tri-sports over the winter? Am I setting myself back this winter?

Can someone give me a good cross country training program?? I am just starting high school in the fall and I want to try out for the varsity cross country team. I need to be able to run a 5k I guess easily by August 13. I try to run at least 3-4 times a week but in the past I have only run a mile at a time. I also live on a 75 acre farm, so I can do hills. If someon could give me a great training program, I would really appreciate it. Please i need a good training program and im just looking for a little help. And jobees, ur answer isn't what im looking for lol. To david, nice answer. I'll try it out. To david, nice answer. I'll try it out.

Cross training in martial arts? Good or bad? What style would be good to take? My previous training is in TKD. Oh, and it's been a little over a year since I trained.

non infantry cross training? i've been hearing that all marines and soldiers are riflemen.My question is how much actual infantry training does non infantry people actualy do.In my unit we traine constantly,we would spend at least 2 weeks a month in the field practicing our craft.I know that non infantry in soi have there 2 weeks of grunt training but after that how much do you actually train and do you think you could function in a actual line company

why is cross training better? i am doing a presentation in crosstraining current employees instead of hiring more people and training them for specialized jobs. I need to persuade top level management that this is cost effective and more productive. The areas that i am currently going to explain are; Keys to keeping employee motivation and Retetntion, Benefits to Employer, Benefits to Employees, Benefits to Customers, Cost of hiring and training new employees, costof training current employees, cost to replace employees. I need more ideas on why getting more out of an employee is better than hiring more people. And i need any ideas to what i should add into the presentation.

What are cross-training shoes used for? I mainly lift weights (3-4 days/wk) and run occasionally, so would cross-trainers work best for me rather than, for example, running shoes? I'm asking b/c I've had my eye on a nice pair of Nike cross-trainers. Thanks in advance!

help! why is cross training employees better? i am doing a presentation in crosstraining current employees instead of hiring more people and training them for specialized jobs. I need to persuade top level management that this is cost effective and more productive. The areas that i am currently going to explain are; Keys to keeping employee motivation and Retetntion, Benefits to Employer, Benefits to Employees, Benefits to Customers, Cost of hiring and training new employees, costof training current employees, cost to replace employees. I need more ideas on why getting more out of an employee is better than hiring more people. And i need any ideas to what i should add into the presentation.

Are cross-training sneakers good for walking? I'm taking a power-walking class to fulfill my gym requirement and I wanted to get proper sneakers. Are cross-trainers good for walking... because I don't want to get a pair of sneakers that I can only use for one sport?

Navy cross training? IS it possible to go for one job (rating), then after 4 years switch and do another? I wouldn't mind being an EOD for 4 years then cross and do Crypto- Networking

What cross training do serious figure skaters do? I was just wondering because I am a figure skater but I only took ballet to help me and I think that I really need some more training.Any tips?

Navy Career Cross Training? What are the odds to cross from an EOD to a Cryptological Networking job, after 4 years? Which would you consider me going for? I am fairly good with computers..... I got an 83 on my ASVAB

Help! I have some questions regarding cross training? I'm a high school runner and the Track season is quickly approaching! I only have like 2 months left and need to really step up my training now. I will be doing many events, but right now am focusing on my 1600m. I want to build my endurance (I already have great endurance, but want to strengthen it further), strength (really in need of this) and Lactate Threshold. What are some different swimming workouts I can do for each of these different thigns? Thank you very much, I appreciate anything you have to offer. I should include this stuff: I'm 6'2'' 139lbs Caucasian I've been running for two years I can run three miles it about 17:30 One mile in 4:50's MAYBE (I haven't done it in a while) but at least 5:05 Have very little swimming experience. I mean I can swim just fine, but I'm not conditioned to it I am not strong at all, and need to work on that. Thanks.

becoming a mechanic after the air force or cross-training into ? I really don't have experience with repairing cars or any mechanic work, but I love mechanical things and I do have some experience repairing my own vehicle and I am very good with my hands. I can basically take anything apart and put it back together.I have a good memory. the thing is I don't know where to start. I want to join the air force and get a degree in there and learn a lot about life, get free education, but I am joining with a minimal asvab score that makes me qualified to join. I am 20 and I only qualify for admin jobs. Is getting a admin degree and going to school after 4 years in the service a good route and start learning how to be a mechanic at age 24. I just have this thought in my head that mechanics begin at an early age such as 18-20 and I feel like 24 is late to start that type of training in Aviation or auto mechanic work. I should have spent time training when I was younger but I got caught up in trouble and having too much fun.now I am looking forward. ?

What's the best way to break in new cross training shoes? I bought a pair of Nike cross trainers online and they just came in today. I figured it wouldn't be smart for me to wear them right away to exercise class tonight, so what would be the best way to break them in?

Cross-country training? This is going to be my first year of doing cross-country. I want to know what things should I do to train...How many miles a day should I run? There's no hills around me so should I just run on the track? I've been running 3 miles a day. Do I run consecutive miles or rest between?

I have some questions about cross-country training:? I'm 15 years old, my mile time is around 6 min or less, and I can run 3 miles around the track at 8 min/mile. -How many miles should I run a day to get ready for cross-country? -Where should I train for cross-country (there's no hills around me, mostly streets)? -How many days a week should I take off? -How fast should I be running (min/mile)? Thanks for your help.

INdulging Sweets During Cross Country Prep Training? I am currently training for cross country. I run 30 minutes casually in the morning (6 AM), at around 6 PM I have a hard run (tempo, fartlecks, hill repeats, tapering, intervals-depends on the day). Anyway, my dad is trying to keep me off sweets, especially since next year is my junior year of cross country and I've been recieving letters from colleges to run on their cross country team. Is it really reasonable not to indulge in any sweets preparing for cross country. I do not see how damaging it could be to indulge in a few french fries or some ice cream. Yesterday I grabbed for a bite of cake and my dad scolded me!