This anime inspired fitness challenge was inspired by Hajime No Ippo's boxing champion Mamoru Takamura.
Hajim No Ippo didn't become a champion fighter all by himself. Just like in our real world, becoming a boxing champ takes an entire team! One man that was in Ippo's corner throughout his early career was Mamoru Takamura. Takamura and Ippo met while Takamura was completing one of his outdoor runs when prepping for his next fight. We learn that Takamura follows a simple, but strenuous routine that we may also see some other boxers completing in our own world. This anime inspired fitness challenge, Takamura Challenge will challenge aspiring warriors to complete a similar, structured routine Takamura followed for his own training.
Who's This For?
Although this challenge is suitable for all levels, warriors should modify exercise repetition and time length based on experience.
Takamura Challenge Benefits:
Improve cardiovascular endurance
Improve muscular endurance
Improve punching speed
Workout Implementation:
Any of Initial Mile's fitness challenges can be completed once a week, bi-weekly or even monthly to test your skills and fitness levels.
Training Equipment:
Punching bag is optional
Workout Details:
Complete one set for each exercise in sequential format with minimal rest between each exercise. The goal is to complete the fitness challenge as fast as you can.
Warm Up:
Complete a 5 minute warm up or complete Initial Mile's Total Body Warm Up.
Cool Down:
Complete a 5 minute cool down or complete Initial Mile's Chi Flow Yoga Routine.
Takamura Challenge Workout:
Run
Straight Punches
Squats
Exercise Alternatives:
If regression is required or equipment is limited, below are some alternative exercises:
Squats > Squat Hold
Training Notes:
Follow a 1-1 repetition count. Count 1 second up and 1 second down. In other words, 1 second on the concentric movement and 1 second on the eccentric movement.
Squat Tips: Maintain flat back. Chest up. Lower hips to knee level. Sit back and place weight in heels.
Straight Punch Tips: Execute punches from the face while returning every punch back to the chin.
The goal is to complete the challenge as fast as you can.
Disclaimer: All information presented and written within this article are intended for informational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you should choose to follow or participate in any workout, program or practice, you do so voluntarily and do not hold Initial Mile and it's founder responsible for any cause of injury or death. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other health-care professional.
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