Firebreather Fitness: Work Your Body, Mind, and Spirit Into the Best Shape of Your Life

(Paperback, Reissue ed.)

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Forge a powerful new path to fitness and health with Greg Amundson's Firebreather Fitnessprogram and get into the best shape of your life physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Former SWAT officer, DEA Special Agent, U.S. Army Captain, and founding CrossFit athlete and coach, Greg Amundson is a globally recognized leader in functional fitness conditioning and anti-inflammatory foods and diet. Known as CrossFit's "original firebreather," Amundson shares his secrets, advice, and experiences that helped him forge his Firebreather Fitness, a fitness program of body, mind, and spirit.

Amundson's Firebreather Fitness program will help you align your physical, mental, and spiritual training so you can gain strength, unlock potential, and live a high-performance, super-healthy life. In Firebreather Fitness you will find:

• Integrated 21-day training programs that include innovative workouts, key mental drills, and warrior yoga to get you into top condition
• Performance standards that keep your workouts challenging and let you compete with athletes on your level
• More than 40 exercises with clear technique photographs and advice
• Scaling options to make workouts easier or harder, depending on your level of fitness

It takes more than a hard body to excel at work, in the gym, and in life. Firebreather Fitness folds in the cutting-edge mental toughness training and time-tested spiritual practices that guide Amundson and the athletes he coaches. Amundson's smart and effective guide to goal-setting, pain tolerance, honing purpose and focus, and exerting control over your mental state offer invaluable tools to help meet any challenge.

Packed with practical advice, vetted training methods, and Amundson's guided workout programs, Firebreather Fitness is a must-have resource for athletes, coaches, law enforcement and military professionals, and anyone interested in pursuing the high-performance life.

Reviews

"Greg and his teachings embody the Tao Athlete, the one we should all strive to become. I am confident I will become a Warrior and 'Pillar' because I have great teachers like Greg to show me the way."--Erin Cafaro, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist in Women's Rowing
"Greg changed the game for me with his Firebreather Fitness coaching and Satvana yoga, especially in my mindset and personal belief. In all my UFC fight camps, Greg's was the most effective at preparing me physically, mentally, and spiritually."--Gray "The Bully" Maynard, Professional UFC Fighter
"Greg has a profound ability to integrate Scripture with the warrior mindset, and to relate that integration both in his words and in his life."--Jason Redman, U.S. Navy SEAL (Retired) and New York Times bestselling author of The Trident and Overcome
"Greg Amundson can weave the warrior mindset and biblical message in a way that cuts to my heart. His books inspire me to pursue self-mastery and walk the path of a modern-day warrior."--Jay Dobyns, ATF Special Agent (Retired) and New York Times bestselling author of No Angel and Catching Hell
"Greg Amundson is a true warrior, leader, and monk. His deep commitment to his faith, and ability to communicate that faith through his passion for the warrior mindset, is unparalleled."--Mark Divine, U.S. Navy SEAL (Retired) and New York Times bestselling author of The Way of the SEAL, Unbeatable Mind and Staring Down the Wolf
"Greg Amundson is one of the most prolific authors and speakers of our time, and his work will profoundly bless your life."--Dr. Gabriele Lyon, New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong
"Greg Amundson's books contain a visionary message on leadership, self-mastery, and walking the path of a modern-day warrior."--Joe De Sena, Spartan Founder & CEO and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Spartan Up!
"Satvana Yoga and Coach Amundson's spiritual teachings have been instrumental in my fight game and Jiu Jitsu victories. He has helped me tremendously with my mindset and personal belief. Osssssss."--Nathan "The Champion" Mendelsohn, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and World Champion Brazilian Jiu
"Warrior spirit! Thank you, Greg, for helping us realize the path to becoming the unstoppable force."--Kristen Clever, CrossFit Games Champion

Author Bio

Greg Amundson has traveled worldwide, teaching CrossFit(R) movement, theory, and application for over 20 years. He created and taught the CrossFit(R) Law Enforcement Application Course for several years and led the team that designed the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) SWAT PFQ. Greg holds master's degrees in theological studies and leadership and serves in federal law enforcement.

T.J. Murphy, NASM CPT, is a veteran journalist and editor who has coauthored two New York Times best sellers, Unbreakable Runner, with Brian MacKenzie, and Ready to Run, with Kelly Starrett. His feature writing has appeared in Outside Magazine, Runner's World, Spartan.com, and Triathlete Magazine. T.J. is a 2:38 marathoner who has finished five Ironmans. His first foray into writing about general fitness was the book Inside the Box: How CrossFit(R) Shredded the Rules, Stripped Down the Gym, and Rebuilt My Body. T.J. lives in Boston with his wife, Gretchen, and their two kids, Milo and Maddie.

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL and has trained thousands of special operations candidates and operators. He owns and runs the SEALFIT Training Center in San Diego, California where he trains thousands of professional athletes, military professionals, SWAT, First Responders, SOF candidates and everyday people looking to build strength and character.