Grit & Glory: Cross Training for Body & Soul - Boost Fitness & Mental Strength for Athletes & Wellness Enthusiasts

I've been waiting to write these comments on Kaiser Johnson's new book for a few weeks. I started, and then began realizing that there's a lot more to this book; and that it needed a closer look.Kaiser Johnson has penned an important work here. There are many fitness books, but none so far written by a professional actor (Unplanned and other roles) pointing out the importance of striking a balance between going full in for physical conditioning, and living a committed Christian lifestyle.And, this from a young successful movie actor who eschews the Hollywood glam culture for a life of sacrafice and discipline. Nice.I read this book from the perspective of being a lifelong martial artist who has just entered his 60s. In spite of continued training over the years, in the past decade and after surgery I've been "enjoying" a few extra lbs that absolutely need to go.The author has extensive experience in lots of training regimens and his ideas presented flow from that rich history. Accordingly, this is a manual for continued longer term reflection; not just a read it and put it down book.This book exhorts me (an old dog) to begin my conditioning regimen anew. As a result, I am about a week into the 90-day challenge that Mr. Johnson has laid at my feet. Some weight off already, and a renewed enthusiasm for training. Good.Having been around conditioning and training circles for decades, I tend to approach new books with the concept that if I can get even one new idea from a book then it's a win. This book actually has a bunch of new angles and suggestions; shared by somebody who walks the walk both physically and spiritually.Top notch stuff! Highly recommended!Rick Davies 2019