I'm considering cross training. Any suggestions?

I have been doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for around 2 years or just under. I want to start cross training next year. I have been considering the possibility of cross training and i have been looking into it quite thoroughly, I read a couple of articles saying how you should have a strong base in your first art and once you do you will be able to train better with your second art as you can apply techniques, movements etc which will help you and hopefully make it easier for you to learn and progress.

On one hand i feel an art that would a company my BJJ would be the best option, such as Judo.

But on the other hand i am wondering if doing something completely new, such as a striking art, would make for a more well rounded martial artist.

However i know, having watched a number of karate classes, that it would be hard to adapt from BJJ to Karate, Tae Kwon Do etc because of how its centered around forms or Kata where as BJJ is more.. Free? I don’t know i guess it depends on the school! Then again my BJJ instructor used to be a Karate instructor!

I hope you guys can put forth some good input that is based on experience and knowledge. Thanks a lot.

I have one last thing to say, just want to make this clear. I do not want to be a fighter. I want to be a martial artist.

Cross-training on the elliptical?

What is the purpose of cross-training?
is it better for weight loss?
I just started using the function today on my elliptical and I was wondering how it serves me.
thanks!

How many days of cross training should I do a week?

I have been doing the following:
1. Fitness runs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. (40-60 minutes comfortable)
2. Strength run on Wednesday. (10-15 minute tempo w/ one mile warm up and cool down)
3. Endurance run on Sunday. (60-90 minutes comfortable)
4. What I call cross training on Saturday (bike or swim for 30 minutes)

Should I be doing more cross training or different kinds of cross training? What has helped to run your fastest times once you got onto the track in the spring? I run the 800m, 1500m, and 3000m, not in any particular order.

are cross training shoes good for crosscountry?

so im new to the whole cross country thing and went to get some running shoes,

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^link to picture info etc

then i found out they were cross training shoes, will they still be good for cross country?

Cross Training for a Marathon?

I am planning on starting a marathon training program soon and it has specific days of cross training. It suggests swimming, biking or running, but I’m curious… Can golf be my cross training activity? I always walk when I play, so I figured just hitting some balls in between wouldn’t spoil the walk too much. What do you think? If that’s a no go, would you say playing golf on a rest day is a bad idea? Or is that too much? I would really like to work in one round a week…

cross training for cross country?

i have Achilles tendinitis so i cant run more then 1 mile at race pace or 2 miles at a low speed without huge and intense pain in my Achilles tendon even when i tape my foot. i have a bike so i was wondering what would be a good cross training workout plan so that i will be in good shape when i get better. currently i bike 2.5-3 miles every day at around 4:40 minute mile pace, i bike without stopping to pedal standing up.
im not really dumb i know what to do: i know i have to ice and strech every day. considering i am a top contributer to running and have like 50 best answers in a row why would you think that i didnt know this. all i need is a plan for how much and how fast i should bike every day because im not that good at planning out scheduals and knowing how much BIKING i should do for a good workout.

CROSS-TRAINING/INJURY ADVICE PLEASE?

Okay so I was just diagnosed with a pelvic stress fracture. I probably won’t be running for at least two months. This is very, very bad because I NEED to stay in shape so that as soon as I return to cross country I won’t be too far behind before our big meets. I really, really need some good cardio workouts that don’t involve running. Swimming is the only thing I can think of, but is that enough? I’m also not supposed to bike. I am on crutches, so walking is also not an option. PLEASE give me some good cross-training advice that will keep me in shape for two months!!!!!!!!!!!

What should I do as cross-training for running? (more details below)?

I’m a sophomore in high school. I ran winter and spring track freshman year. I didn’t do cross country (long story), but I’ve been training since the beginning of August.

Winter track started Monday.
My left leg is okay, but I have a shin splint and strained hamstring in my right leg. I know what to do for my shin splint and hamstring, but the athletic trainer said I should cross-train over the weekend.

I know swimming and biking are really common cross-training activities for running. I can’t ride a bike. I might be able to get to an indoor pool, but if I can’t get to a pool, what should I do tomorrow as cross-training?

Cross Training for a Marathon?

I am planning on starting a marathon training program soon and it has specific days of cross training. It suggests swimming, biking or running, but I’m curious… Can golf be my cross training activity? I always walk when I play, so I figured just hitting some balls in between wouldn’t spoil the walk too much. What do you think? If that’s a no go, would you say playing golf on a rest day is a bad idea? Or is that too much? I would really like to work in one round a week…

Cross Training for a Marathon?

I am planning on starting a marathon training program soon and it has specific days of cross training. It suggests swimming, biking or running, but I’m curious… Can golf be my cross training activity? I always walk when I play, so I figured just hitting some balls in between wouldn’t spoil the walk too much. What do you think? If that’s a no go, would you say playing golf on a rest day is a bad idea? Or is that too much? I would really like to work in one round a week…

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