Jeeper Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I am curious what people do for cross training for shooting. Working out, cardio, martial arts, video games? What do you feel has helped you and in what way? I am curious because a while ago Mink and others stated that they felt martial arts helped a lot. Just trying to get ideas. Please post what aspects of your shooting it has helped(ie eye speed, movement.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogmaDog Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Oh, yeah! My video game playing is "cross training" hahahahahaha! I wish. These days I go for general fitness stuff--walking and running. I used to fence in college, and noticed the similarity between the lunge and techniques for "leaving" in IPSC, so fencing is good. DD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 weight lifting and the stair master. lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 1) Basketball. Funny thing BTW. Not the jumping/moving/running etc. has helped me there, but gripping the ball did. Once you can reliably grip a size 7 ball, the control over that little gun grip becomes amazingly solid. 2) Badminton 3) Weights 4) Fencing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I come from a Martial Arts background and making the transition from Martial Arts to shooting was much easier for me than for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Want to get stronger, faster and improve your balance along with being able to do an incredible "leave." Rodeo sex is the best of all worlds. Also leaves you with a "warm fuzzy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Semi-competitive training, eg. for triathlons, marathons, whatever. I swam with a bunch of triathletes-in-training for a while, and if that doesn't whip your ass into shape nothing will. You're constantly pushing yourself right up against the wall. That kind of intensity also forces you toward efficiency of motion - since it's the only way you can even come close to keeping up with the pack. I came away from that with a little epiphany. Under it all, everything is really the same. It's all about efficiency. Only doing exactly what it necessary to accomplish the task an no more. Also, I think it's difficult to impossible for most to reach a truly outstanding level of performance on your own on the stairmaster. There's something about the positive energy of mutually pushing one another to be better and faster that makes training in groups so cool....and so necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 You nailed it. I am in the process of getting back into the swing of things after a 6 month hiatus away from the gym, running and Shotokan because my daughter was born. I am finding out now just how out of shape I had become. My focus now is to get back to where I was, because lugging around less fat with more muscle seems like a good idea. And staying active in Martial Arts keeps the flexibility up, among other things. When one puts on muscle mass in the gym, one tends to become tight and inflexible, and that translates into slower. So if you could balance out losing fat, gaining muscle, and staying loose, that can only make you faster while shooting. And the focus gained while training is incredible. So in short, I believe some sort of good martial art is the most beneficial, but couple that with running and weight training to get well rounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_round Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Oh, yeah! My video game playing is "cross training" hahahahahaha! I wish. I taped a cheapy tasco dot sight on my Playstation 2 Namco Gun. It's almost like cheating really. Those monsters don't stand a chance with me shooting Open! Seriously though, I use it to train my eyes to focus on the target and not on the dot. It sure beats staring at a post-it note stuck on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Rock climbing is great for grip strength and balance. Also lets you dangle easily from props as needed whilst shooting strong-hand (not that I get to do that much) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I regularly beat my head against a wall...that seems to carry over pretty well to practical shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I regularly beat my head against a wall...that seems to carry over pretty well to practical shooting. Kyle Beat someone else's head against the wall. Builds upper body. I like weights with a little cardio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Hockey. The more I play, the better I feel I shoot. Unfortunately, my golf game suffers. Good think I don't like golf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I regularly beat my head against a wall...that seems to carry over pretty well to practical shooting. Kyle Beat someone else's head against the wall. Builds upper body. I like weights with a little cardio That works...until the wall breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_round Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 That works...until the wall breaks. Then there's always the floor. Jumping, stomping, and kicking. It's good to have a balanced workout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless13 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Loew rep weight lifting Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Running Tuesday, Thursday Swimming, Saturday Racquetball any time of the week. That especially seems to help with hand eye coordination and fast movement. KS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRNinTX Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 So in short, I believe some sort of good martial art is the most beneficial, but couple that with running and weight training to get well rounded. Matt, My boys tell me that being "well rounded" is my problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james h Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 no , thats not a problem just extra stability and ammunition storage space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonub Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 used to do some aikido awhile back, after getting my second dan, i went to body building. I got big and slow so I just maintain my 180 pound frame with weights and running swimming etc. I dont think it matters since most GM's is sporting a gut and still they win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Here's the exercise program I am using to stay in shape this year. You might want to take it easy at first, then do it faster as you become more proficient. It may be too strenuous for some. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM. NOW SCROLL DOWN... NOW SCROLL UP... That's enough for the first day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap3 Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 The cross training I like the best is: Soccer or Basketball for cardiovascular fitness Upper body weight lifting for recoil mangement Badminton and racquetball for vision exercise It may sound silly but I think Badminton and racquetball are the best sports for crosstraining for IPSC. Unlike tennis, both require you to take your eye off the ball see the place to shoot at and then return you eye to the ball or birdie(that is if your going to be competitive at the game). If you you buy quality badminton racquets it is still a very inexpensive sport with skill being gender nuetral. Racquetball is the best because you get the cardiovascular workout in addition to developing quickness and eye speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Dimaculangan Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 weight training/gym , running and for hand-eye coordination... get this... i play the violin, and ive been playing it for 8 years now... if anything.. it helps my transitions and reloads a hell of a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Looks just like Lee got himself a forum nickname: The Violinist. what do you think going Once??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Twice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 What the heck is a violin??? If you gonna play in Texas...you gotta have a fiddle in the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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