cross training
1.
the action or practice of training or being trained in more than one role or skill.
"we do a lot of cross training, so all employees know three different jobs"
2.
the action or practice of engaging in two or more sports or types of exercise in order to improve fitness or performance in one's main sport.
Types and benifits
Strength training is an inclusive term that describes all exercises devoted toward increasing physical strength. Weight training is a type of strength training that usesweights, Eccentric Training or muscularresistance to increase strength. Endurance training is associated with aerobic exercisewhile flexibility training is associated with stretching exercise like yoga or pilates. Weight training is often used as a synonym for strength training, but is actually a specific type within the more inclusive category. Contrary to popular belief, weight training can be beneficial for both men and women.
Weight training is a common type of strength training for developing the strength and size of skeletal muscles. It utilizes the force of gravity in the form of weighted bars, dumbbells or weight stacks in order to oppose the force generated by muscle through concentric or eccentric contraction. Weight training uses a variety of specializedequipment to target specific muscle groups and types of movement.
noun: fitness
1.
the condition of being physically fit and healthy.
"disease and lack of fitness are closely related"
synonyms:health, strength, robustness,sturdiness, hardiness, vigour,lustiness, stalwartness;
athleticism,toughness, ruggedness, physical fitness, muscularity, tone;
good health, good condition, good shape,well-being;
state of health, condition,shape, trim, fettle;
BIOLOGY
an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment.
plural noun: fitnesses
"if sharp teeth increase fitness, then genes causing teeth to be sharp will increase in frequency"
2.
the quality of being suitable to fulfil a particular role or task.
"the medical board assessed his fitness for active service"
"he was called before medical boards to assess his fitness for active service"
