Is It Muscle Confusion or Cross Training?

Abstract

This article is a commentary on recommendations to maintain a seasonal physically active lifestyle for individuals that reside in geographical areas exposed to changing weather patterns. The concepts of muscle confusion and cross-training are explained including the benefits for each of the training regimens. Benefits include avoidance of overuse injuries, overtraining, burnout, and increased motivation to maintain a lifestyle with physical activity. Suggestions applicable to the State of Michigan are mentioned but such are applicable to other areas of the world with similar weather seasons that have periodic changes.