The Fighter's Body: Your
Guide to Diet, Nutrition, Exercise & Excellence in the Martial Arts
by Loren W. Christensen & Wim Demeere
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Paperback: 287 pages
Publisher: Turtle Press, US. (1 Oct
2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1880336812
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 10 inches
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Synopsis
You have an owner's manual for your car, your stereo and even your blender,
so why not your body? The Fighter's Body is exactly that, an owner's manual
for your body, the most complex piece of equipment you will ever own. As a
martial artist, you have special needs. Have you ever wondered how that
latest fad diet might affect your performance on the mat? Ever wanted to
take off a few extra pounds? How about putting on muscle without slowing
down? Make weight for a tournament? Lose 5 pounds fast? Eat better? Change
weight classes? Confused about supplements, vitamins and protein shakes?
Can't make sense of the food pyramid? Don't know where to start? Start here.
Author Loren Christensen and personal trainer Wim Demeere combine their
knowledge of martial arts, weight training, nutrition, diet and exercise to
answer your questions and put you on the road to becoming the best martial
arts athlete you can be. This book will answer your questions about
important topics including: Why some diets are harmful for martial artists;
How to calculate your protein needs for training; When and how to use
supplements; How to eat at fast food places and not ruin your diet; Why it's
okay to splurge on "Dirt Day"; How to safely make weight for a tournament;
Why HIIT training is essential to weight loss; What to eat on competition
days; How to create a plan that works and stick to it.