For the guys who are really conditioned, which one exercise would you say you couldn’t live without?
The one exercise that makes the difference in your mind.
J
Running and just as important [ put down that donut !!! ]
I’ll second that. For me, running provides an excellent fitness base on which everything else can be built.
Personally I prefer to swim over running, but I don’t have a pool, and public pools or pools at gyms kinda gross me out :eek:
There is no ONE work out I can’t live with out, however if I don’t change up my work outs I get bored easily. I like to change up everything I do so each week is different.
Glad to hear that guys, cause I just started running again 
just as important [ put down that donut !!! ]
doughnut yum
ok ok, I guess I’ll resort to timbits
You guys have that don’t you? I don’t think it’s just a Canadian thing anymore.
The thing about running is that it works your whole body and I feel soo much better after. So my question is, can you run everyday? or should it be like an every other day thing?
I enjoy it, but those dam shin splints pi$$ me off.
I found a site with some good info and prevention exercises / stretches if other people are having the same prob
http://www.watfxc.com/TF/TF%20Education/shin_splints.htm
J
gangsterfist,
I hear that about getting bored. Maybe that’s why I enjoy running cause it’s outside.
Rene,
Thanks for the link, I’ll look into that
J
You can run every day just remember to be easy on your ankle and your knees. Also, do a cool down stretch everytime you get done running.
I don’t do a super lot of cardio but every now and then I bust my a$$ running a few miles.
I mix it it up with stick sparring [ fun form of cardio ] that way i’m working footwork timing angles and stuff not just running over and over
3 miles every other day is more then enough combined with everything else
but i have been a bad lazy bum , havn’t run steady in a few months [ thanks for the reminder ] today it’s on !!!
oh and i have no idea what timbits are , sounds like deer droppings , you crazy canadians 
oh and i have no idea what timbits are , sounds like deer droppings , you crazy canadians
Close, but with sugar
Jeff,
Let me give you a bit of inspiration. One of my gung fu brothers from my six elbows class has been doing it for about 7-8 months now (he is my senior, i just recently started cross training). When he started he was out of shape, and over weight. He was a bigger guy though, like 6’2" 200+ lbs. After these months now of hard training (and dieting of course) he is now in his ideal weight, and is in shape. He is stronger, faster, better overall. He is definately on the right track.
Another brother of mine is even bigger than him, and he is coming to classes now and working out. The guys who run the class push them a lot harder than they push me, which honestly I don’t know why, but these bigger guys are losing weight and gaining attributes for kung fu.
It just takes hard work, and once you get into a regiment of regular work outs, keep it up and don’t stop.
good luck in your training and be well,
Gfist
Thanx Gfist,
Another question about running,
What do you guys think would be better timing the run or measuring the distance of the run.
i.e. Make sure that you run 5 miles a day or make sure you run 20 minutes a day
Right now I’m timing my run and figure the distance will just get greater in the same amount of time
J
Just start with small goals and once you reach your goal then push yourself harder. When I run its like can I do four laps ( I run around a HUGE courtyard of an art museum, which is approx 1/4 mile all the way around), then when I am done, I am like okay two more, one more…one more…
If I feel that im exhausted I quit and stretch and do some push ups or crunches. Then once my arms/abs get tired I will jog a bit more.
Or sometimes I just stay home and play video games
It depends on the day and how I feel. I like to tell people to push yourself but don’t over push yourself.
Sprinting can build certain attributes like lung capacity and burst strength. Jogging at a slow pace gives cardio strength and endurance. Remember to not push yourself too hard, and change it up. Find out whats good for you and what you like. Keep your training up. Remember to take rests too when your muscles get too sore. Keep a good diet, learn to cook for yourself it helps so much, etc.
Consult a professional if you have any serious health concerns. I am just saying what has been told to me by my seniors, some trainers I know, etc. I am not a professional trainer but I do know a few.
plyometrics and interval training. 
IMO it is better to go for time rather than distance. Your heart and lungs will get a good workout and you will burn lots of calories. Go for at least 30 minutes. Just remember to take is slowly at first.
There’s a difference between anerobic and aerobic conditioning. Running is only good if you’re training to be a runner, or training for general aerobics.
If you’re want cardio for combat athletics like WCK, do wind sprints, or anything else that better hits the anerobic system, and varies the workload.
Yes, there is a difference between anerobic and aerobic conditioning but running has so many more benefits than just cardiovascular. Let me try to point out some of them.
- running is great for weight loss or weight control.
- running improves muscular endurance in your legs, lower back and core.
- running strengthens your ankles
- a well rounded running program consists of long runs, interval runs and sprints on varying terrain. So it will hit both anerobic and aerobic conditioning.
- running can help you to focus your breathing and your mind.
- a running program takes a long term commitment just like martial arts.
My point is, people who say running is great if you want to be a good runner just aren’t looking at the whole picture. There are many benefits to running including conditioning your body and mind to be a better martial artist.
Running is definitely #1…imo. In fact, here’s my top 5:
1- running
2- stretching (the entire body)
3- pushups
4- situps
5- pullups
It’s the hole they cut out of the donut. Wonder where they all go?
Canada.
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Hey Rene,
What’s a wind sprint?
I like to think I can run like the wind but most people walking can pass me :mad:
J