What would be better to get in shape for rugby/mma?

Next fall semester i plan on trying out for the rugby team and if i dont make that i will start mma.
I havent done much in terms of exercising this semester other than going to the gym a few times a week pretty inconsitatnly to run.

Basically i planned on doing a body builder type workout for a month over winter break just to kind of get back into lifting and such and then planned on doing either mark ripptoes starting strength or the stronglifts program once i got back to school.
for my winter break workout it is monday wednesday friday lifting (monday and friday are upper body and wednesday is lower) stuff like curls and pulldowns and stuff like that. this is just to get back into lifting somewhat into better shape. i know its mostly superficial type exercises for bigger arms. i just dont have the equipment to do the good stuff like deadlifts and squats. and then tuesday and thursday i planned on running.

however my friend just showed me this crossfit stuff she does and it looks real legit and i want to somehow incorporate it.

my question is what would be better…focusing on getting bigger by mostly lifting weights or doing crossfit in which i will be lifting weights and running and all sorts of stuff that will make me hate my life.

Is running 20 miles per week a good amount for basic cardio?

This is my goal: Running 5 miles a day, four times a week. I can’t run everyday because of my schedule, four is the most I could give. Does anyone have any tips on other types of exercises to do along with the cardio? Specific moves would be appreciated. My goal to to get toned and remain active. I don’t want to run any races or anything.
* This is running outside, not on a treadmill or anything.

What are some ways to build up my calf muscles for running?

Whenever I start to run, my calves start hurting a lot, and really early. Earlier, when I was running on my treadmill, at the .30 mile mark, by calves were BURNING.

What are some exercises, besides running of course, that would help me build up these muscles so they don’t hurt so easily?

How should I improve my running for softball?

Ive started playing softball in a rec league with a bunch of friends. It’s just for fun, but I still kind of suck. Unless I get a good hit, I cant make it to first because Im so slow lol. I didnt realise how out of shape Im really in…
What kind of exercises can I work on at the gym so I can improve my running?

what are some good strengthening exercises for barefoot running?

I’m really getting into barefoot running and am planning to train over the summer for a spring cross country season. I have been running under a mile 5 days a week really slowly and am feeling improvements already. I want to know what some good exercises are for strengthening muscles that will increase my running skill.

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