Will Cross-Training Actually Make You a Better Runner?

Описание: Is cross-training actually making you a better runner — or is it just a waste of time? 🚴‍♀️🏊‍♂️ In this video, I break down the truth about cross-training for runners, when it works, when it doesn’t, and how to use it to actually get faster and stay injury-free.

I’ll share:

What cross-training really is (and what counts)
Why your heart rate behaves differently on the bike vs. running
The biggest mistake runners make when replacing runs with cross-training
The science behind how cycling, swimming, and elliptical affect running fitness
How I use cross-training with the athletes I coach — and in my own training
The best cross-training options ranked for running specificity
How to set the right heart rate targets for cross-training sessions
When to rest instead of “sneaking in” more cardio

Whether you’re injured, adding extra aerobic work, or just wondering if all those hours on the bike are worth it — this is your guide to making cross-training work for you.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – The big question about cross-training
01:10 – My running background & why I changed my training
02:13 – What actually counts as cross-training?
03:16 – My story & what I see in athletes I coach
04:30 – The science behind cross-training & heart rate
05:08 – Who should (and shouldn’t) cross-train
05:35 – Cross-training when injured
06:55 – The best cross-training options ranked
08:35 – Heart rate targets for cross-training
10:25 – How my training plans use cross-training
11:05 – Final verdict: is it worth it?