Training like the Champ

Champ Floyd Mayweather’s Beast Training

Floyd Mayweather is one of the best boxers to have ever lived! He’s an undefeated champ winning 50 matches total, and besting the undisputed MMA champ Mcgregor last August. He’s 41 years old, but is still in better shape than most people his age. How does he do it? Boxing, or just about any fighting sport for that matter requires intense full body training. He has a rigorous training regime that we are going to reveal to you right here!

Mayweather’s Training Regime:

• Shadow boxing: Warms up the muscles for the more strenuous bag workout that lies ahead. Shadow boxing in front of a mirror can help perfect technique and practice both offensive and defensive exercises.

• Spars between 7 and 12 rounds (depending on how he feels): Best replicates a boxing match, working on all facets of boxing skill and technique.

• Works the heavy bag for 20 or 30 minutes: Maximizes powerful punches and strikes.

• Floor work: Builds up strength, specifically in the core. A strong core is essential in becoming a top boxer and athlete.

• Pad work: Increases speed, coordination and timing.

• Bodysuit work: Body shots can throw the opponent off balance and knock the wind out of them.

• Speed bag: Jab speed is one of the most effective ways to throw off the rhythm of an opponent.

• Neck work with weights: A strong neck is key for durability and injury prevention from repeated strikes to the head.

• 200 sit-ups, pull-ups, dips, jump rope, double-end bag: A circuit routine like this helps boost muscular endurance and strength throughout the entire body.

• 5-8 mile run: A long-distance run works on those slow-twitch muscle fibers that are needed for proper endurance in the ring to go the distance.

*The above routine was found on muscleprodigy.com

As you can see Mayweather’s workout is anything but easy. Running one mile is hard enough, let alone 5-8 miles, after doing 200 pushups, neck exercises and everything else. I’m running out of breath just thinking about it!

With a body as powerful as his, combined with his technique, it’s no wonder he’s been the undefeated champ that he is.

Here’s a video to see his training in action!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOqbYk8phRA