We tend to think of cross-training as the ugly stepchild to our preferred sport or what runners are forced to succumb to when injured. But as the winter months approach and many look to bring their ...
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Can Cross-Training Make You Faster?

If you ask most runners how to get faster, the go-to answer is usually to run more. But what if that’s not the only way? More ...
Although you may not be interested in competing in a triathlon, the three activities involved -- running, cycling and swimming -- make for excellent cross-training exercises. Cross-training refers to ...
Because what started off as a schoolyard game is actually one of the finest forms of cross-training ever invented – a ...
Many military members may not realize that a well-rounded fitness routine is the key to optimal performance and longevity, even in tactical professions. As active-duty service members, our ability to ...
Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body of research. While each activity alone can support cognitive function, ...
Stuart Phillips receives funding from CIHR, NSERC, U.S. NIH, and several industry funders. He is affiliated with Exerkine Corporation. McMaster University provides funding as a founding partner of The ...
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