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Cross training refers to training in different ways to improve overall performance. It takes advantage of the particular effectiveness of each training method, while at the same time attempting to neglect the shortcomings of that method by combining it with other methods that address its weaknesses.
Cross training in general sports
Cross training in sports and fitness refers to the combining of exercises to work various parts of the body. Often one particular activity or sport tones and exercises certain parts of the body, but not others. Cross training aims to eliminate this — jogging, for example, is excellent for endurance, weight loss, flexibility and prolonged use of large muscle groups (such as those in the legs). A jogger may lift weights in order to build muscle and increase upper body strength, things that running cannot provide.
Cross training in mixed martial arts
In mixed martial arts of self-defense application, cross training refers to training in multiple martial arts or fighting systems to become proficient in all the phases of unarmed combat. This training is meant to overcome the shortcomings of one style by practicing another style which is strong in appropriate area. A typical combination involves a striking-based art such as Muay Thai, combined with a grappling-based art such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Many hybrid martial arts can be considered derivatives of such cross training.
Modern mixed martial arts training generally involves cross training in the different aspects and ranges of unarmed hand to hand combat, while at the same time avoiding association with any particular martial art. Focus is placed on certain types of fighting during different training sessions, such as stand-up grappling, or ground fighting.
Cross training in Business Operations Management
Cross training in operations involves training employees to engage in quality control measures. Employees are trained in tangent job functions to increase oversight in ways that are impossible through management interactions with workers alone.
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