- How to Prepare
- Diet
- Training
- Sports Bras
- Running Shoes
- Hydration for Sport
- Cross Training
- Sports Injury Clinic
Until Race Start
Cross Training
If you’re looking forward to the freshnlo Great Scottish Run then why not try some alternative training methods to help improve your fitness levels?
Since running tends to neglect some muscle groups while strengthening others, certain cross-training routines can correct muscle imbalances that might otherwise result in injury. While running exercises the muscles in the back of your legs, for example, cycling does the exact opposite, and can keep your legs from getting out of balance and promotes total fitness.
Cross training also plays an important psychological role in your training as variety is important to stop boredom setting in.
Some of the best forms of cross training are listed below and the good news is that Culture and Sport Glasgow can help out with whatever one you are interested in.
Cycling (why not Pedal for Scotland?! See link below)
Weight training link
Football link
Netball link
Nordic Walking (link to PDF)
Aerobic dance (Classes such as Body Combat or Body Attack) link
Walking (http://www.activeglasgow.com/pdf/walking_web.pdf)
Tennis, badminton and squash link
Swimming link
Golf link
Of course this list isn’t exhaustive and there’s plenty more on offer. Why not visit the websites below for more.
Pedal for Scotland
Pedal for Scotland is the country's biggest bike ride, running from Glasgow to Edinburgh and attracting thousands of bikers every year. It will return in 2008 on the 14th of September.
It is the perfect way to spend a summer's day, and get fit and healthy into the bargain.
www.pedalforscotland.org
