The Fighter's Body: The Martial Artist's Solution to Diet, Strength, and Health

Author: Wim Demeere Loren W. Christensen
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Category: Sports & Recreation, Martial Arts
Age Group: 15+
Book Format: Paperback

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 most complex piece of equipment. As a martial artist, you make special demands of your body. Have you ever wondered how that latest fad diet might affect your performance on the mat? Ever wanted to take off a few extra kilos? How about putting on muscle without slowing down? Making weight for a tournament? Losing three kilos fast? Eating better? Changing weight classes? Are you confused about supplements, vitamins, and protein shakes? Don't know where to start? Start here. 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 OK 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 Loren W. 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.

About Loren W Christensen
Loren W. Christensen has been involved with martial arts since 1965. He has earned an 8th dan in American Free Style Karate, 2nd dan in Jujitsu, and 1st dan in Modern Arnis. Loren has authored over 50 books (a couple non-fiction), and has written popular articles for numerous martial arts magazines during the past 30 years. Loren was inducted into the 2001 Masters Hall of Fame for a Golden Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a retired Army MP and Portland Police Officer. Loren Christensen resides in Portland Oregon. Wim Demeere began training at the age of 14, studying the grappling ats of judo and jujitsu for several years before turning to the kick/punch arts of traditional kung fu and full contact fighting. He won four national titles and a bronze medal at the 1995 Word Wushu Championships. In 2001, he became the national coach of the Belgian Wushu fighting team. Wim instructs both business executives and athletes in nutrition, strength, endurance, and martial arts. Wim Demeere lives in Belgium.

(BK-9781594394980)

SKU BK-9781594394980
Barcode # 9781594394980
Brand YMAA Publication Center
Artist / Author Wim Demeere Loren W. Christensen
Shipping Weight 0.4000kg
Shipping Width 0.180m
Shipping Height 0.016m
Shipping Length 0.254m
Assembled Length 25.400m
Assembled Height 1.600m
Assembled Width 18.000m
Type Paperback

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