{"product_id":"the-fighters-body-the-martial-artists-solution-to-diet-strength-and-health-paperback","title":"The Fighter's Body: The Martial Artist's Solution to Diet, Strength, and Health - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWim Demeere\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLoren W. Christensen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have an owner's manual for your car, your stereo, and even your blender, so why not your body? \u003ci\u003eThe Fighter's Body\u003c\/i\u003e is exactly that--an owner's manual for your most complex piece of equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs 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 pounds? How about putting on muscle without slowing down? Making weight for a tournament? Losing five pounds fast? Eating better? Changing weight classes? Are you confused about supplements, vitamins, and protein shakes? Don't know where to start? Start here.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will answer your questions about important topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy some diets are harmful for martial artists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to calculate your protein needs for training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen and how to use supplements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to eat at fast food places and not ruin your diet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy it's OK to splurge on \"dirt day\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to safely make weight for a tournament\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy HIIT training is essential to weight loss\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to eat on competition days\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to create a plan that works and stick to it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoren 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoren 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51799991353632,"sku":"9781594394980","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e4dc6c66c6a077c43c55d333776834d5.webp?v=1780829116","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-fighters-body-the-martial-artists-solution-to-diet-strength-and-health-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}