Why and How To Cross Train For Runners

When you are a runner, some of the most important workouts you do happen on the days you aren't going for a run. In this episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women's health expert Jessica Valant, MSPT, explains why cross training is one of the most valuable tools for improving performance, preventing injuries, and helping you enjoy running for years to come. Whether you're training for your first 5K, preparing for a marathon, or simply love getting out for a casual jog, you'll learn how strength training, Pilates, mobility work and other forms of movement can make you a healthier, more resilient runner. Jessica also explains why your body benefits from movement variety and shares practical recommendations for incorporating cross training into your weekly routine. You'll learn: Why running alone isn't enough for long-term health and performance How cross training can improve running efficiency and reduce injury risk The best types of cross training for runners How strength training and Pilates complement your running What a balanced week of training can look like for runners of all levels Whether your goal is to run farther, recover faster, or simply keep doing what you love, this episode will help you build a body that's made to support every mile. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Runner's month in Jessica's UNLIMITED fitness app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalant.com/unlimited ⚫︎ "You Don't Have to Run to Be Healthy" podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000677482158 ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ THREE DAY FREE TRIAL of Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalant.com/unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ YouTube workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jessica Valant Pilates app: Apple IOS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices