pYou have an owner's manual for your car, your stereo, and even your blender, so why not your body iThe Fighter's Bodyi is exactly that--an owner's manual for your most complex piece of equipment.p pAs 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.p pThis book will answer your questions about important topics including ul liWhy some diets are harmful for martial artistsli liHow to calculate your protein needs for trainingli liWhen and how to use supplementsli liHow to eat at fast food places and not ruin your dietli liWhy it's OK to splurge on dirt dayli liHow to safely make weight for a tournamentli liWhy