Forge a powerful new path to fitness and health with Greg Amundson's Firebreather Fitness program 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:
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.
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Greg Amundson has traveled worldwide, teaching CrossFit® movement, theory, and application for over 20 years. He created and taught the CrossFit® 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 is a veteran journalist, endurance athlete, CrossFitter, and former editorial director of Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, and Competitor magazines. He is author of Triathlete Magazine's Guide to Finishing Your First Triathlon and contributor to Start to Finish: 24 Weeks to an Endurance Triathlon. His writing has also appeared in Outside magazine and Runner's World. He is a five-time Ironmanà €š ® finisher and a 2:38 marathoner.
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.
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Foreword
Introduction
01 The Firebreather Way
02 Firebreathing: A Three-Tiered Approach
BODY
03 Foundational Movements
04 Getting Started
05 Taking It Outside
06 Power Nutrition
MIND
07 Harnessing the Power of Your Mind
08 Finding Your Purpose
09 Setting and Reaching Your Goals
10 Self-Talk
11 Rechanneling Your Thoughts
12 Breathing Through Stress
SPIRIT
13 Building a Spiritual Practice
14 Building Strength and Resilience
15 Yoga: A Physical and Spiritual Practice
16 Satvana: Firebreather Yoga
PLANS
17 Firebreather Fitness: 21-Day Plans
STANDARDS
18 Firebreather Standards: Taking It to the Next Level
Acknowledgments
About the Authors