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CROSS TRAINING preceded by general conditioning,
COMPETITIONS AND based on light jumps and push-ups.
AGES Then we move on to the technique
The advantage of this specialty is phase applied to strength, to
that it can be practiced in group weights. Let’s not forget that within
or individually. It is so versatile that the 12 competing divisions of
it has the character of a challenge, bodybuilding and fitness there are
it allows you to motivate yourself many athletes of both sexes who
to improve your own performance combine their preparations for
very quickly and be able to make getting in shape with the practice
comparisons with the rest of of Cross Training.
the contenders in a group. Its
immediate nature allows us to
immediately see the level we are
at and how we are progressing.
Likewise, the colorful nature of Cross
Training is allowing competitions
for male and female athletes
from all nations in the world. The
applied force championships in
which large weights are moved
and dragged, tires are turned, loads
are supported to carry them at the
highest possible speed, and other
types of similar feats that involve
strength and endurance are perfect
examples of a brand new sport that
is attracting the attention of an
increasing number of spectators.
The champions begin to receive
cash prizes and general recognition
and are becoming celebrities.
Any age is good to start with
Cross Training. There are programs
even for children, and for adults,
of course, both beginners and
intermediate levels. Due to the
nature of many of the movements
in this specialty, which are fast,
with variation in body positions
and sudden changes in directions,
make sure you do a proper and
thorough warm-up, so as to avoid
injury. Experience shows that
young people are entertained
with this activity, and those over
fifty feel in better condition, as
though endowed with a renewed
youthfulness.
The training time for cross
training is similar to that of the
rest of gym activities: it ranges
around an hour a day. It should be

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