About this item
While most martial arts gyms teach excellent fighting techniques, few have a full understanding of the principles behind strength and conditioning, leaving many fighters over trained and injured. Strength and Conditioning for Mixed Martial Arts: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete provides elite-level instruction beyond fighting technique, focusing instead on improving overall athletic performance that works side-by-side with a fighter's martial arts training. Written for the non-professional athlete, from beginning to advanced fighters, it is also readily implemented around a full-time job. Topics covered in this book include:Selecting and maintaining equipmentDeveloping a training planStrength and conditioningDeveloping a sound and safe nutrition planCommon injuries and injury preventionPreparing for competitionsMost mixed martial arts athletes must be able to effectively balance strength and conditioning workouts, martial arts training, family, work, and recovery.
About the Author
Dr. Will Peveler is a Professor of Exercise Science at Liberty University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Alabama in Human Performance. His primary teaching focus is in exercise physiology, biomechanics and strength and conditioning. His research concentration is centered around physiological and biomechanical factors that affect human performance in cycling, triathlon, mixed martial arts and combat operations. Dr. Peveler is the author of The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing (McGraw-Hill, 2009) and Triathlon Training Fundamentals (Globe Pequot Press, 2013) . Along with publishing training books, Dr. Peveler has published many research articles in scientific peer reviewed journals and has been a speaker at numerous scientific conferences. As an athlete, Dr. Peveler has been involved in sports throughout his life (Football, Rugby, cycling, triathlon, running and martial arts) . He has coached cycling, triathlon and martial arts. He has a black belt in Ketsugo-Ryu and is currently trains in Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. Dr. Peveler served as a Navy Diver on active duty and later as an Army Diver and Drill Sergeant in the reserves.
