This page is all about options for Cross Training. Please know that none of the options here are endorsed by anyone aside from the person who posted it: selecting a trainer, a gym, a sensei/sifu/yogi, a discipline...well, it's a personal thing!

This list is provided for your information/reference: please investigate and make up your own mind about what's right for you!

Cross Training/Fitness Training: http://www.sonkifitness.com/ ... Legger 12 Michelle Ford reccommends this: mention her name if you sign up.

When I was looking for a good way to cross-train/condition for my Marathon, the sound of fitness “boot camp” sounded daunting. Sure, I wanted to get into shape, but I didn’t want my workout to be a militaristic ex drill-instructor who, well…”yells”, and I found it. This is why I enjoy the Sonki Fitness boot camp and it’s philosophy. 

The motivation is based on positive reinforcement, where fun, friendship, play, and encouragement are as important to your fitness success. With an eclectic mix of exercises, the format ranges from circuit training one day (strength, aerobic, core, and isometrics, mix in some stretching and agility drills), to playing games, to obstacle courses, martial arts, hiking and running. Something particularly enticing is that all classes are held outside, rain or shine.

5 week courses offered consist of a 2-day per week, 3-day per week or unlimited weekly workout. With three available class times offered per day, four days a week (M, W, F, Sat). Class time is conveniently coordinated around a typical business hour work schedule: 6:30am, 8:30am and 6:30 pm. Classes are held in beautiful outdoor locations in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Westwood. 

Martial Arts: Tai Chi - http://taichijennifer.pbworks.com/ or http://www.tungkaiying.com/ ... Legger 12 Head Mentor John Flynn practices Tai Chi.

I was looking for something to add to my Cross Training that would be dead easy: something I'd be motivated to do even when I felt lousy, or even if I were injured. Tai Chi has been perfect for that, and it's also great for balance, core strength and relaxation. Since it focuses on energy and natural motion, it is a perfect companion to running. Some of its ideas are used in running programs like Chi Running, and some aspects of it (esp. Chi Gong, so-called Chinese yoga) can be used while you are running.

I've been practicing with a really fun and friendly group in Culver City for over 3 years, which is itself a great reccommend I think...we all keep coming back. Some of the students have been with that group for over 15 years (Jennifer Hill's class). The other thing about Tai Chi and L.A. in that we have one of the best families residing right here in West L.A.: Master Tung and his family are world-renowned. Jennifer's been his student for 20 years, and all around this area you'll find other pupils of his.