I'm curious what others do too. Specific exercises that have helped directly towards better Aikido.
Does anyone out there train right before their Aikido class (ie Weights/Running/Swimming)?
I go through basic stretches for wrists/quads/hips/shoulders. I always figured that this gives extra flexibility which allows more time before a movement can cause me pain. I got them out of an old Aikido manual. But they're the same one's gym teachers go through in high school and can be found on a lot of fitness sites.
Try:
www.netfit.co.uk/stretmen.htm