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Work different muscles by varying your
routine

(HealthDay News)
– Cross training involves varying the type of exercises you do in each workout, to work different muscles.

For example, you might combine a cardio routine and weightlifting in one workout, for example use the elliptical and jump off the machine to perform some walking lunges, use the stationary rower followed by a lunge with a bicep curl and then simply go swimming the next time or take a pilates class.

Here are some of the benefits of cross training, courtesy of the University of Michigan
Health System:  You’ll work and condition your entire body, not just one area.

• You’ll limit stress on one area or set of muscles, preventing overuse injury.
• You can keep exercising — even if you do have an injury — by exercising other muscles or areas.
• You’ll help prevent boredom.

It’s what I do personally for all the reasons listed above.   Check out ThePilatesClub.net and TheStrengthClub.net  for some real examples.