Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

cross training

British  

noun

  1. training in two or more sports to improve performance, esp on one's main sport

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

IIT predicts that cross training will only work well with brain signals from the posterior regions, the proposed site of conscious perception.

From Science Magazine ● Jun. 25, 2023

Harris has been cross training between cornerback and safety going back to his college career at Boston College.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2022

I will do cross training to make sure I have the stamina to do all of the dance choreography.

From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2021

For active individuals, stretches before exercising and cross training or changing exercises are recommended.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

The cross training — working your muscles in different patterns — can help prevent injury.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2012

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training