What other training do you do besides martial arts?

[quinteros1963]

Just wondering if any of you incorporate running, weight training, crossfit, etc.... As a compliment to the arts?

[JusticeZero]

I don't own a car for various reasons, that being somewhere on the list. That said, i'm not training for combat effectiveness, I train for knowledge.

[Harkon72]

I do a Cardio/Resistance training session at the Gym twice a week with two sessions in the Dojo weekly.

[Kuma]

Aside from my martial arts sessions (e.g. class or bagwork), I also run, train with kettlebells, do some dedicated abdominal work, and stretch.

[Hawkmoon]

Isometric training.

We do it in the Dojo, often, but I like it so I take it home with me. (as it were)

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When was the last time you watched a cat pick up any weights or go for long runs!

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I've weights at home, and use these in conjunction to the isometric stuff I do.

Running is a good addition to add to any work out, I run two - three times a week.

I'm not building bulk...that would be bad, I work to build strength, stamina and conditioning!

So I do 'fight' wooden posts in the garage/garden, depending on the weather!

[Wastelander]

This year I have added compound barbell lifts (squat, deadlift, bench press, barbell row, and overhead press) to my training, as well as some kettlebell and chi-ishi training. I also do bodyweight exercises like pull-ups, dips, push-ups, mountain climbers, etc., and I like to do weighted ab exercises.

[sensei8]

Primarily I swim quite a lot. Swimming is much easier for my aging body; less impact upon my joints.

[Evil Dave]

On top of being a MA, I'm also a Personal Trainer, Athletic Conditioning Coach, Olympic Lifting Coach...

I try to touch on a bit of all fitness equipment and conditioning styles, except running ~ ten years of running in the army has killed it for me.

[yamesu]

I have been lucky enough to score serious dojo time of late (anywhere from 6-12 hours per week).

In addition to this I do a lot of HIIT and circuit training, abdominal/core work, kettlebells, running/jogging, resistance bands, a little bit of weights, swimming (when my better half drags me out on weekend mornings!.

I really like to mix things up and keep from becoming stagnant in training.

[bassaiguy]

I hit the maikiwara and do some bodyweight exercises daily. I'm an occasional runner and swimmer, but don't devote enough time to either one. I go through spurts of three to four months when I'm able to hit the gym on a regular basis, but my schedule is a bit wonky and I frequently have lay-offs, too. About the only thing I can commit to with regularity is my martial arts time.