The Martial Arts Athlete: Mental and Physical Conditioning for Peak Performance (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781886969650)

The Martial Arts Athlete answers questions that today's competitors must know to succeed - should you do push-ups or lift weights? Are energy bars and sports drinks any good? Are traditional forms a waste of your time? How do you eat to win? Discover powerful mind/body training for peak performance and incredible physical conditioning.

• Imagery for better strikes, kicks, and takedowns.
• Meditations for a sharper mind.
• The power of relaxation.
• Mental skills to manage pain, improve discipline, and feel great!

Incredible physical conditioning to get you in the best shape of your life:

• Step-by-step strength training for powerful arms and shoulders.
• Killer ab-work for a lean torso and washboard stomach.
• Plyometrics for strong legs and explosive kicks.
• Three kinds of stretching for dynamic flexibility.
• Simple breathing techniques to power you up.

Discover the most effective workouts, nutrition secrets, and mind/body training for peak martial arts performance in competition and daily practice.