MFS & Cross-training

The word "cross-training" is among many buzz terms in the fitness industry. Where it's utilized in all of our programming our 1st post about MFS training will provide a definition of cross-training, how we use it, and why this makes our workouts unique and effective. Cross-training involves blending multiple training disciplines and modalites with the goal of improving overall fitness and performance. Cross-training utilizes the effectiveness from varied training methods,  and blends them together in attempts to prevent experiencing the shortcommings that training in one discipline may cause.

One could argue, and many do, that the shortcommings of most cross-training programs is their lack of a critically important training principle called specificity. Training specificity is a simple, but often over-looked component to an effective training program. Specificity provides direction and allows for more accurate tracking of goals and measuring performance. It's backed by the understanding that your body will adapt to the spcific demands that you impose on it over time. In general, if you want to make strength gains, you need to stop sweating it out on the treadmill, and get squating with a heavy barbell on your back!

MFS adds this critical component to all of its training - specificity. Our themed cross training workouts (MXT, GXT, PXT, KXT) are unique in that they take into account what your training goals are, and we impliment exercises, sets, reps, and recovery periods that are in accordance with hitting your training goals. A good example is found in comparing GXT to PXT. Both programs are designed to increase strength, however the bodyweight exercises that prevail in GXT enhance muscular endurance through higher repetitions prescribed. In contrast, by implimenting weight training techniques, heavier loads, and drills to enhance speed, PXT provides more explosive strength and power to the individual. 

In our next "MFS Training" post we will dive into more detail about the differences bewteen our programs. In the meantime, please feel free to comment here, and ask questions!