Cross-Training

A wonky sacroiliac joint can crop up postpartum. Try this sequence to stabilize, stretch, and strengthen the tissues supporting this vital joint.

Trust us, these are moves you want to master.

How many U.S. female marathoners are working out three times a week in a CrossFit gym and swimming 3,000 yards twice a week? One for sure. A look inside the “unorthodox” training regimen of Nell Rojas, and how her approach could help you run faster, feel stronger, and stave off injuries year-round.

Why gliding on two planks is good for you, and which style is best.

Ski mountaineering (or skimo) is the perfect way to cross-train during the cold and snowy months without spending hours indoors on the treadmill.

Winter weather is way more enjoyable when you get out and play in it. Our complete cross-training guide will help you do just that.

If you can walk, hike, or run, you can snowshoe.

Cross-country skiing delivers a low impact, full-body workout.

You don't need a ton of equipment—here are the essentials.

When the winter weather gets dreary, try any one of these workout alternatives to stay active.

If you want to get faster and feel stronger, don’t neglect this key aspect of your daily fitness routine.

Looking for a new adventure? Here's everything you need to know about this spin on trail running.

Seriously, all it takes is 20 minutes to increase speed and burn calories.

A good working knowledge of your anatomy can help you dial in your workouts.

Our 3-part series of core stability exercises will alleviate pain, bolster training durability, find seconds on the clock, and improve your form. Here's how.

Lifting weights can be intimidating for runners. Here's everything you need to know to get started, including when to schedule it, what equipment you need, and how to reach your goals.

Strengthening your core, which includes your back, is key to feeling your best postpartum.

Try this simple flow to help ease period pains—both mental and physical.

One expert weighs in on the variables to consider before you add swimming into your routine again.

Stair sprints build leg strength and increase VO2 max.

With these eight suggestions, you can maximize the summer sun and avoid workout boredom.

Why cycling is a great cross-training option for runners and how to maximize its benefits.

You shouldn’t ever be too sore to run.

If you're running more than ever due to restrictions on other sports, here's how to stay injury-free.

Building a strong core foundation before going on your first postpartum run is the key to preventing injuries.

Speed work will raise your aerobic capacity; but to improve performance, you need every piece of the fitness puzzle.

It’s in times like these that our brains and bodies need movement most, but it’s also exactly when we are least likely to exercise. This easy-to-follow challenge can help you fit a little more fitness into your day.

Don’t have the option to head outside or jump on a treadmill? Some run drills in your back pocket can help you feel like the runner you are in record time.

Get ready to spring off the start line and sprint toward the finish line with a new level of oomph!

Your core is going to be wiped after this!

This fast-moving circuit will build aerobic capacity, translating to faster, more efficient runs, improved cardio health, and easier climbs up stairs.

Warning: This workout is going to feel great, especially if you’re tired, achy, or stiff.

Get ready to build muscle stamina, better running form, and improved staying power.

Everything we know about breathing might be wrong.

12 of the best social media accounts offering free at-home fitness services and workouts to keep you sane and active during COVID-19 pandemic.

Ward off injury on your way to a PR with this streamlined, 10-minute circuit.

Ski mountaineering, or skimo, is a proven way to enjoy the snowy months while building strength and fitness.

Switch up your training to help ward off injuries and boost your fitness.

No matter where your summer travel takes you, we’ve got the perfect place for a workout.

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The scorpion exercise can boost your body’s power, speed, endurance and flexibility.

Gwen Jorgensen’s pelvic health PT offers tips on how new moms can get their post-baby bodies back on track.

There are strategies to tackle all things running—including the off-season.

We’ve all heard that yoga is a smart practice for runners. But which style of yoga is best for your training?

This squat- and burpee-filled interval workout is a perfect alternative for those dreading their next long run.

Our editors shared their top picks for products to aid your non-running workouts.

These stretchy bands could be your BFFs when it comes to getting stronger and faster.

For some runners, the risk involved in obstacle course racing is excuse enough to opt out. For others, it’s the perfect reason to sign up.

A short workout is almost always better than no workout at all.

Getting strong doesn’t happen overnight. Start doing these five exercises to bring a little bit of strength training into every workout.

How exactly are you supposed to warm up before a run when it’s hot outside?

Retired pro triathlete Bruckner Chase offers his best advice for runners interested in trying an open-water swim.

Each of these four workouts can be accomplished in under 30 minutes.

Here’s your ultimate guide to going fast.

Sometimes your mind needs a break from training and goal-setting—even if your body is technically keeping up just fine.

After enduring an injury resulting from a lack of pelvic floor strength, Tina Muir is determined to spread the word to other running moms.

Take advantage of your gym’s rowing machine to build whole-body strength and improve your running.

Many pros run two times each day, but what about recreational athletes? One runner weighs the pros and cons of this training strategy.

In the latest installment of her column, Meredith Atwood discusses the debate around every person having "the same 24 hours."

Make strength training the key to your best year yet of running with these tips and exercises from the new book Get Strong for Women.

Neely Spence Gracey answered several reader-submitted questions about how she's maintaining her fit pregnancy.

This routine by Fit Mix Mom, set to Dua Lipa's "New Rules," works your legs, glutes and thighs all at once.

The ultimate guide to building your own home gym.

Each of the nine strengthening exercises included in this circuit can be easily accomplished at home using an exercise ball.

Each of the nine strengthening exercises included in this circuit can be easily accomplished at home with the use of two dumbbells.

Kyle Michaud, the creator of The Yoga Expo, explains what the annual event has to offer runners and other athletes.

Though often considered a training tool for elites, speed work can be a valuable training strategy for every runner.

New moms can try this post-pregnancy workout with their babies once their doctor gives them the all-clear to return to regular exercise.

These do-anywhere moves help you become a better, stronger runner.

One runner weighs the pros and cons she encountered while trying CrossFit as an athlete with running-specific goals.

Olympic figure skater Meagan Duhamel of Canada explains how she's incorporating running into her training for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

These two workouts use 18 strength training exercises (with and without added weights) that target the muscles runners use most.

Feel the burn throughout your body with this workout routine set to Justin Timberlake's new hit "Filthy."

Step up your cross-training game and target weaknesses common among female runners by trying these five water workouts.

Dance along to one of Maroon 5's latest hits while strengthening your core and upper body muscles with instruction from this video.

Obstacle course racing coaches and athletes advise on how to make the jump from running to OCR.

You don’t need a gym membership to get in a solid strength workout. Any runner can do these body-weight exercises right in her own home.