From aqua jogging to cycling: alternative training methods to running

Sept. 20, 2011 - PRLog -- Ambitious runners should integrate alternative sports into their training program. Cycling, swimming, walking, weight training or in-line skating are perfect to attend the training in another endurance sport. While walking the same body parts and muscles are used frequently, which can also lead to overuse and injury. In order to maintain power, one can resort to alternative training methods. Other sport activities should prevent muscular imbalances and provide plenty of fun and variety. Alternative training methods should be taken as a supplement to the ordinary training program.

During an injury or within the recovery time other sports can be exercised as an alternative to running sports. This prevents one-sided physical overload, provides a more extensive training and strengthens the cardiovascular system. Particularly popular are cycling and swimming. Cycling is much gentler for the joints than running and trains especially the thigh muscles. In particular beginners will find the perfect alternative in cycling to enhance their endurance.
Swimming is perfect as a total body workout, because all the muscles of the body are claimed, but at the same time the joints are rested. If swimming is too boring, you should try out aqua-jogging. Thereby the body uses more calories than the usual jogging. Many athletes swear by this alternative program.

But alternative sports are much more than just swimming and cycling: rowing, skiing, hiking, inline skating or walking - the exercise can be quite flexible and varied. In particular on cold winter days many hobby runners rearrange their training inside on the treadmill. Alternative sports such as aqua jogging, dancing or weight training with free weights and cardiovascular equipment give the opportunity for more variety.
To avoid muscle dysfunction, stretching and strength exercises are necessary anyway. In focus are the course stressed muscles during walking. The strength- and resistance training stabilizes the body and helps prevent injuries. In each case a fitness trainer should be consulted to integrate the exercises perfectly in the running program.

On www.myjogstyle.com you can find a lot more running tips, information about health and nutrition and a current race calendar.

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