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steveb

How often do you cross-train?  

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  1. 1. How often do you cross-train?

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I'm curious as to how many people on this board do cross training. For instance, in addition to my MA I also run 2-3 times/week and cycle 1-2 times/week. Anyone else care to list their activities?

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I like to do some running... I don't have a regular routine for anything outside of my MA workout, but I do try to do something different at least once a week. I like to get in the pool too, but I'm a lousy swimmer, so I don't know if you could call that cross-training, as much as trying-not-to-drown training.

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not entirely sure i understand the question... but i life two to three times a week if thats what you mean. (i wanna get bigger!!!)

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The question was meant to ask what other types of exercise besides MA people do and how often they do it. That would include running, swimming, weight lifting, etc outside of the dojo.

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Running 3 times a week. I usually do 4-5 miles 2x a week followed by a long run of 6-10 miles on Saturday or Sunday. I'm currently preparing for my black belt exam and a half marathon (13.1 miles).

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Generally it's like this...

 

Monday: Kickboxing

 

Tuesday: Running or Elliptical

 

Wednesday: Kickboxing

 

Thursday: Running or Elliptical

 

Friday: Power Hike (1 hour)

 

Saturday: Cardio-Kickboxing class

 

I'm thinking of starting a good lifting regimen again. I want to get stronger.

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Alright, here's my current schedule, with variation for working.

 

Monday:

 

Early Morning, Running

 

Afternoon, Bagwork, followed by MA.

 

Possible swimming.

 

Tuesday:

 

Early Morning, Running.

 

Afternoon, Bagwork, followed by MA.

 

Weight training.

 

Wednesday copies Monday.

 

Thursday copies Tuesday.

 

Friday: Running in the morning, Cycling in the afternoon.

 

Saturday: Running, home practice, which looks like:

 

Meditation, Stretch, Bodyweight exercises, Shadow-Boxing, Jumping rope, Bagwork, Kata practice, Cool-Down, Meditation.

 

Possible swimming on Saturday.

 

Sunday clones Saturday.

 

Running works in a pyramid, Mon: 2 miles, Tue: 3 miles, Wed: 4 miles, Thur: 5 miles, Fri: 5 miles, Sat: 4 miles, Sun: 3 miles.

 

Also my personal rule is 50 pushups everytime I leave the house and 50 crunches when I come back in.

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