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Why You Need Cross-Training in Your Plan
In Episode 110, the hosts of The Athletes Compass dive into the overlooked powerhouse of endurance training: cross-training. Dr. Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski explore how activities like rowing, skiing, and cycling aren't just recovery fillers—they're performance-enhancing tools backed by science. The trio debates whether strength training should count as cross-training, unpacks when specificity should take priority, and shares stories of elite athletes like Kyle Chalmers and Mahe Drysdale whose success came from training smarter, not harder. More than anything, the…
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