Fighting Fit is your guide to achieving a higher level of functional fitness that is not possible in the repetitive strain inducing gym or the physical confines of the dojo. Equally accessible to those with existing martial arts expertise and those with none, Fighting Fit opens up a whole new way to enjoying exercise in the great outdoors for virtually no financial outlay or endless money sucking contracts. You will literally be able to punch and kick your way to fitness, the only limits being those you set. This training can be performed in a vast range of environments from woodlands to beaches from crags to riverbanks, you take the training where you want to train. Years of blood, sweat and tears, plus thousands of hours reading and researching and one hell of a lot of fun and laughter on the way, have gone into producing Fighting Fit so you can get started right away. Carefully researched evidence is presented to explain how and why this training will work for you. Building on this sound theoretical base numerous drills, including those devised by the author, are presented to help you design your own training experience. Using Fighting Fit training drills will exercise every aspect of your mind and body. Muscular, skeletal, cardio-vascular, respiratory, nervous and endocrine systems will all benefit from this training. Whatever your age you will produce new neurons, stimulating brain activity and helping prevent degenerative diseases of both body and mind This book contains no magic formula to help you morph into a superhero body whilst barely raising a sweat. Getting fit involves hard work over a period of time and remember, Rome was not built in a day. Whether you are just about to venture off the couch or seeking a fresh approach to lift your training to the next level, Fighting Fit will help you develop a flexible, dynamic and fun training programme that is completely within your control. Take control of your fitness and your mental and physical health and wellbeing. Start right now, get the book, read it then go forth and train.