Okay, so I got really hyped up about Mike Tyson’s comeback a while back, and even though he’s not fighting at his prime anymore, I thought, “Why not try to follow his training routine, just for kicks?” So, I dug up everything I could find online about the “Mike Tyson Training 2024” – not that there’s an official 2024 version, but you know, combining the classic stuff with some modern updates.
Getting Started: Early Morning Madness
First thing, the wake-up call. Tyson used to get up crazy early, like 4 AM. I tried that. I really did. But man, I’m not a morning person. 5 AM was my compromise. I’d stumble out of bed, chug some water, and force myself to go for a run. Tyson did like 3-5 miles. I started with 2, and believe me, it felt like 20.
The Gym Grind: Calisthenics and Boxing
After the run, it was straight into calisthenics. This is where the real burn started. We’re talking hundreds of reps:
- Push-ups: Started with sets of 20, aiming for that Tyson-esque 200 in one go (spoiler: never got there).
- Dips: These killed my triceps. Managed sets of 10 at first.
- Sit-ups: Crunches, leg raises, you name it. My abs were screaming. Aiming for at least 200 total.
- Pull ups: I hang a Pull-up Bar on my doorway, try my best to do more, but the feeling was so great.
- Shrugs: With whatever heavy stuff I could find around the house.
Then, the boxing part. I don’t have a heavy bag at home, so I focused on shadow boxing. I watched videos of Tyson’s footwork and combinations, trying to mimic his speed and power. It’s way harder than it looks. I felt clumsy at first, but after a few weeks, I started to feel a bit more fluid, a bit more…Tyson-like (in my imagination, at least).
Food, Rest, and Repeat
I tried to eat clean, like Tyson supposedly did – lots of protein, complex carbs, and veggies. No junk food (mostly). I also realized how crucial rest is. Tyson trained for hours, but he also took naps. I tried to squeeze in power naps whenever I could.
The Sparring Dilemma
I have no sparing partner, so I set a doll as my imaginary enemy, every time I punch, I tried to be Mike Tyson and beat him down, imagining I am the champion.
My Takeaway: Respect the Champ
Honestly, after a couple of months of trying this, I have a whole new level of respect for Mike Tyson. The man was (and is) a beast. I didn’t become a boxing machine, but I definitely got stronger, fitter, and more disciplined. It was a fun experiment, a brutal challenge, and a reminder that those old-school training routines are no joke.
