Well Far: The Running Podcast

Cross Training for Runners – Why non-running improves your pace.

01.05.2020 - By Mags Creative + Amy LanePlay

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Cross Training - its that arms and legs elliptical thing right? Wrong. So many of us hear cross training and the image that comes to mind is that funny machine in the gym but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Here to dispel this rumour once and for all is PT, cross training and TRX fanatic, co-founder of Equilibrium and trainer to the stars: Niko Algieri. Starting with the basics of Cross-Discipline-Training, strength and resistance training and what on earth can you do with a TRX. Niko explains the benefits of mixing up your running program with the occasional twist, stretch, lift and pull to bulletproof your body for the marathon ahead. Back with us again for the cool-down is the wonderful Will Wheeler of Peckham’s Level Six Yoga.   Run: 40 minsCool-down: 17 mins   With thanks to F45, head to www.f45training.com/wellfar for more details Join Amy Lane on Instagram: @wellness_ed #wellfarJoin Will on Instagram: @heywillwheeler or @levelsixpeckhamJoin Niko on instagram: @nikoalgieri or @weareequilibrium   Topics:What is TRXWill you get Bulky doing strength and resistance training?Confidence and gym-timidationResistance training for runnersCross training for cardio gainsMobility trainingBreath work To vote for Well Far to win the Listener’s Choice Award, please visit: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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