Martial Arts Athlete: Mental and Physical Conditioning for Peak Performance

by Tom Seabourne, Andrew Murray

Overview

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 & 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 & 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781886969650
Publisher:	Ymaa Publication Center
Publication date:	09/28/1998
Series:	Martial Arts-External Series
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	7.12(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Tom Seabourne, Ph.D. has been a two-time All-American member of the United States Taekwondo Team and a National International AAU Taekwondo Champion. He was an ESPN Professional Karate Association full-contact karate winner, varsity tennis player at Penn State, and a USPTA tennis pro. Dr. Seabourne currently holds 4 ultra-distance cycling World Records.

Editorial Reviews

"Tom Seabournes' The Martial Arts Athlete is a wealth of information on training the body: weight training, stretching, isometrics, and nutrition - as well as the mind: meditation, visualization, and developing a positive attitude essential to competition. I recommend it not only for martial artists and athletes but for everyone interested in self-improvement."

Frank Zane

Hit harder, kick faster and use martial arts fitness routines to maximum advantage with the use of Martial Arts Athlete, a guide which offers training and conditioning techniques to enhance a martial arts routine. These exercises are especially tailored for the martial arts and black and white photos throughout provide clear instruction on the steps.