Cross Training

Spice up your exercise routine

(HealthDayNews) -- If you're bored with your exercise routine, try cross training, advises Washington University in St. Louis.

Cross training -- engaging in two or more exercises -- helps keep your routine fresh and can energize your enthusiasm for exercise.

Other benefits include:

  • It burns more calories.
  • You target additional muscle groups.
  • It reduces the risk of injury.
  • It offers greater mental stimulation.

There's no need to make major changes to your routine. You can continue to do your exercise of choice, but add one or two days a week of another exercise.

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