I've trained in the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan for the past 15 years, and will be testing for 4th Dan sometime in the next year and half (I may postpone it for another year to lengthen my competition career since I'm only 20).
I have found martial arts to be one of the most, if not the most, efficient cardio combination with weight-lifting available (swimming is also very good too, though) because it allows you to maintain your flexibility at the same time that you are tightening you muscles through weight-training. In addition, you get both consistent and interval-type training, and you often do plyometrics and isometrics.