Active Community: Message List - Cross-Training Ideas

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

CarliFierce — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:07:08 GMT

I recently took a cardio kick boxing class at the local YMCA, it was definitely different from the usual run. I wrote on my blog about it. http://runningintoshape.com/2009/08/10/mixing-up-my-workout/

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

NKersten — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:27:04 GMT

I really enjoy running and on the days I am cross training, I am wishing I am running. For cross training I do the eliptical at the gym or if it is nice outside I like to bike - when I am able to bike outside for cross training, that is the only time I do not wish I was running. I recommend biking, I would do it everyday if time allowed!

The ocean side yoga does sound great.....but I don't think they have that in Wisconsin.

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

mvalenti — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:01:14 GMT

I would love to hear what you think about the two. Keep us posted on which one you like better and why!

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

MikeyRawks — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:35:41 GMT

Right now, I am doing P90X. I start Insanity in 3 weeks.

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

rjrunning — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:15:56 GMT

Completed Chalean Extreme Beachbody. Today, started Day 1 of INSANITY.

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/insanity.do?code=BBHOME_PARSEA_INS

From my Day 1 experience, I highly recommend for runners.

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

lifl2003 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:09:58 GMT

I have added biking into my summer workouts. I am running 16-20 miles per week and a 20 mile ride on Saturday. It is interesting how your legs work out differently on a bike.

Mike in NY

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

mvalenti — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:23:53 GMT

Thanks for the great ideas everyone. I LOVE the thought of ocean-side yoga! Ocean swimming on the other hand scares me. I've been intrigued by the P90X videos but I'm turned off at the thought of working out in front of the tv. My sister just got the videos though so I will see what she has to say about them.

I went canoeing this weekend which turned out to be such a fun way to spend the day outdoors. It's not exactly a cross-training workout as I probably didn't burn enough calories to offset the beer consumed but it was a something different and super fun!

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

cyndi t — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:55:24 GMT

I am absolutely NOT bored with running but am injured so I've been biking as my cross training. I'm biking about 12 to 15 miles a day but bike very intensely since it's not bothering my injured hamstring. I did try just to walk yesterday and walked 6 1/2 miles but still didn't feel "worked out" after that so hopped on the bike for another 5 miles and felt better. I think after the injury heals that I will keep up the biking at least once a week. maybe I'll even do it twice....I miss running so much honestly and can't wait to be able to run again...hopefully next saturday (it will be 2 weeks post injury then).

Cyndi

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

movin2dnextlevel — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:58:08 GMT

I started doing race walking in February. Now I've joined a Mountain Bike Club & I'm riding mountain bike trails with this group.

Re: Cross-Training Ideas

rjrunning — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:41:46 GMT

aj01 - thinking about doing P90x someday, but as of now, I'm intimidated by it, it looks so intense. So I stepped down to CE.