Health Tip: Try Cross Training

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 running and weightlifting in one workout, and go swimming the next time.

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.

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