One Punch Man Inspired Fitness Challenge: Hero For Fun

This One Punch Man inspired fitness challenge, Hero For Fun will challenge warriors muscular strength, overall endurance and agility.

Although Saitama started off as a class-C ranked hero a.k.a. "low rank" hero in his universe, Saitama took his human abilities to another level through consistent training to become a hero "for fun". Eventually he proved that he was stronger, more powerful and faster than the other heroes, which led to outranking the majority of senior class ranks above him. This One Punch Man inspired challenge, Hero For Fun, will have warriors complete a modified, slightly more balanced version of his famous workout that can help improve overall strength, endurance and speed.

Who's This For?

Suitable for intermediate and advance levels. If you are a beginner attempting this challenge, you can modify exercises, repetitions and sets as necessary.

Hero for Fun Fitness Challenge Benefits:

Challenge muscular strength

Challenge muscular endurance

Challenge Speed

Training Equipment Required:

Pull up bar

Punching bag (optional)

GPS watch or 1 mile route

Warm Up:

Complete a 5 minute warm up or complete Initial Mile's Total Body Warm Up.

Hero For Fun Fitness Challenge breakdown:

Straight Punches

Push-Ups

Squats

Pull-Ups

Plank Shoulder Taps

Run 1 Mile

Exercise Alternatives:

Push-Ups > Elevated Push-Ups > Knee Push-Ups

Pull-Ups > Dead Hang for 10-60 sec. > Prone Back Extensions

Plank Shoulder Taps > Straight Arm Plank Hold

Run 1 Mile > Walk 1 Mile

Coach Notes:

• Return every single punch back to your chin.

• Maintain a flat back when completing push-ups. Do not let your hips sag or pike.

• Place weight in your heels when completing the squat while maintaining a flat back with chest forward and bending your knees to lower hips down to knee level.

• Try to decrease rocking in hips when completing the shoulder taps. Imagine a weight plate on your back and not letting it fall off.

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.