The Martial Arts Athlete: Mental and Physical Conditioning for Peak Performance
(Paperback, New edition)
Publishing Details
The Martial Arts Athlete: Mental and Physical Conditioning for Peak Performance
By (Author) Tom Seabourne
YMAA Publication Center
YMAA Publication Center
21st January 1999
New edition
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Sports training and coaching
613.7148
Physical Properties
Paperback
244
Width 177mm, Height 254mm
Description
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.
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, M.A., Mr. Olympia (1977, 1978, 1979), Mr. Universe (1968, 1970, 1972), Mr. World (1969), Mr. America (1968)
Author Bio
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.
