This is an excellent guideline for a well-rounded martial artist. You can see how something like this becomes a lifestyle.
1) Yoga - once a week for one hour. Remember not to rush it, and use good technique.
2) strength Training (Nautilus or free weights) - twice a week for 40 minutes. Light weights are fine.
3) Walking - 30-45 minutes a day. Use good shoes.
4) Glycemic Index/Load diet - eat lightly and nutritiously every three hours
5) Warm-up exe... Read More
Paraphrasing an entry from my taekwondo.net page:
After focusing my
strength training soley on body parts, I've finally let a lot of info and common sense get through my thick skull.
Now my
strength training focuses more on body movements.
A good source: "Men's Health Power Training" by Robert dos Remedios
An example of a push-pull workout week (loads obviously vary depending on desired results and abilities). 4 sets for each exercise.
Monday: Push/...
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