Cross-training

How it is used

Common in running, team sports, and rehab plans. It often combines cardio, strength work, mobility, or low-impact exercise on non-primary training days.

Example sentences

1. During marathon prep, she added swimming twice a week as cross-training to stay fit while giving her knees a break from pavement miles.

   Here, the term means using a different sport alongside running so she keeps conditioning without repeating the same impact pattern.

2. The assistant coach scheduled bike intervals as cross-training after three players reported tight calves from consecutive sprint sessions.

   In this example, cross-training serves as an alternative session that maintains workload while reducing strain on overworked lower legs.

Common collocations

• cross-training routine
• cross-training day
• low-impact cross-training

Related terms

• workoutA session of physical exercise done to improve fitness, strength or skill, such as a run, a gym session or a class.
• cardioShort for cardiovascular exercise: activities like running, cycling or rowing that keep your heart rate raised for a sustained period.

More terms: Training & Workouts

• work out
• warm-up
• cool-down
• rep
• set
• strength training
• rest day
• HIIT
• progressive overload
• plateau
• training program
• circuit training