MMA Training Books

The key to becoming the best fighter you possibly can lies in proper training. The following books specialize in dieting, conditioning and overall fitness for the aspiring mixed martial artist.

Training For Warriors: The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Workout
Martin Rooney

Discover the training secrets that have produced World Champions in MMA, Submission Grappling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Judo. More than 750 color photos will show you how to perform hundreds of exercises designed to specifically target each area of your body. You'll also learn: nutrition and safe weight-cutting tips, information on dealing with injuries, advice on the warrior mind and mental game and the ultimate 8-week warrior workout plan.

This training guide is endorsed by MMA legends Renzo Gracie, Kenny Florian, Roger Gracie and many others.
Superfit: Royce Gracie's Ultimate Martial Arts Fitness And Nutrition Guide
 Royce Gracie, James Strom & Kid Peligro

Royce Gracie has teamed up with James Strom, fitness coach for Keyshawn Johnson, Serena Williams, and the University of Southern California Trojans, to create a customised programme for martial artists. This unique programme of strength training, cardiovascular routines, flexibility exercises, and nutrition includes step-by-step, full-colour workout plans for beginner, intermediate, and black-belt practitioners. Provided are guidelines for working out solo or with a partner, information on complete nutritional programs for different body types and martial art styles, and injury-prevention tips. This book is appropriate for beginning martial artists wanting to sharpen their bodies and minds, black-belt instructors looking for new ways to improve and motivate their students, or anyone interested in building a body of extreme effectiveness.
No Holds Barred Fighting: The Ultimate Guide to Conditioning: Elite Exercises and Training for NHB Competition and Total Fitness
 Mark Hatmaker

Ideal for aspiring or practicing no-holds-barred (NHB) athletes or for
anyone seeking an elite fitness routine, this manual employs the
regimens of top NHB athletes. Explaining how to apply the scientific
concepts of specificity and synergy to create tailored workout
routines, this manual features scores of exercises—from old standbys to modern training techniques—for any type of athlete. Requiring minimal time and equipment, the programs in this resource add excitement to routines and keep readers stimulated while providing fundamental training information for all skill levels.
The Fighter's Body: An Owner's Manual : Your Guide to Diet, Nutrition, Exercise and Excellence in the Martial Arts
Loren W. Christensen & Wim Demeere

This book will answer your questions about important topics including:

* Why some diets are harmful for martial artists
* How to calculate your protein needs for training
* When and how to use supplements
* How to eat at fast food places and not ruin your diet
* Why it's okay to splurge on "Dirt Day"
* How to safely make weight for a tournament
* Why HIIT training is essential to weight loss
* What to eat on competition days
* How to create a plan that works and stick to it