Understanding the Value of Cross-Training
Written by Kyle Ligon - MovementLink.FIT Head Coach
This article series is designed to provide you a perspective on the importance and effectiveness of cross-training using functional movement patterns. It will give you insights into why the MovementLink Workout Program is strategically designed the way it is and will hopefully help inform your exercise decisions for the rest of your life. Let’s jump in!
Non-Negotiable Fitness Goals
Many people’s approach to their short-term goals is actually at odds with their actual goals. There are 4, non-negotiable fitness goals that should always take priority.
Non-Negotiable Exercise Stimuli
To account for the non-negotiable goals requires adequate exposure to a variety of exercise styles. Specialization should only occur after these foundational requirements are met.
The Best Short Game is the Long Game
It turns out, you don’t have to choose between the best strategies to get short-term results and the best to get long-term results…
Extreme Opportunity Costs
come with training beyond the core minority of single modality exercise programs that can be avoided.
Why Cross-Training is So Powerful
Cross-training not only avoids diminishing returns, but boosting other areas of fitness actually boosts one’s ability to train single areas.
Results Don’t Stop
at the area-specific benefits of a given workout stimulus, but instead have a lot of second order benefits.
The Time Efficiency of Cross-Training
is an additional perk to those of us who looking to reach our goals without wasting time or effort.
Holistic Cross-Training
What are the components of fitness that will transfer directly into improving your life?
Customizing the MovementLink Workout Program
Next, dive into my article series, Understanding the MovementLink Workout Program, to see how we utilize these cross-training principles and how to understand and customize the program for your goals.