Okay, so I’ve been trying to get in better shape, and I thought, “Why not try something totally different?” That’s when I stumbled upon professional wrestling workouts. I mean, those guys and gals are ripped, right? So, I decided to give it a shot and document the whole painful, sweaty, but ultimately rewarding process.
Day 1: Holy Cow, This Is Intense!
I started by looking up some basic routines online. I found a bunch that seemed doable, mostly bodyweight stuff mixed with some cardio. I figured, “How hard could it be?” Famous last words, my friends.
I started with a warm-up: jumping jacks, arm circles, and some light jogging in place. Felt pretty good, like I was ready to conquer the world. Then came the actual workout.
- Squats: I aimed for 3 sets of 15. My legs were burning by the second set, but I pushed through.
- Push-ups: Also 3 sets of 15. I’m not gonna lie; I struggled to get to 10 on the last set.
- Lunges: 3 sets of 10 per leg. These were killer! My balance was all over the place.
- Plank: I tried to hold it for 60 seconds each time, 3 times. My abs were screaming.
- Burpees: Oh, the dreaded burpees. 3 sets of 10. I felt like I was going to die.
I finished up with some cool-down stretches, trying to catch my breath and not collapse in a heap. I was completely drenched in sweat and my muscles were already aching. I seriously underestimated how tough this would be.
Day 3: Feeling the Burn (and a Little Bit Stronger)
Day 2 was a rest day, and boy, did I need it. Every muscle in my body was sore. But today, I jumped back into it, determined to keep going.
I followed the same routine as Day 1, but this time, I added some light weights to the squats and lunges. Just a couple of dumbbells I had lying around. It definitely made things harder, but in a good way. I felt like I was actually building some strength.
The burpees were still brutal, but I managed to get through them a little bit easier. I think my body was starting to adapt, slowly but surely. I also started to move quicker, more explosive. I was starting to feel like I could slam someone on the mat, ha!
Day 7: Progress!
A week in, and I’m starting to see some real progress! I’m still sore after each workout, but it’s a good kind of sore, like my body is saying, “Hey, you’re doing something right!”
I’ve increased the reps for some of the exercises, and I’m holding the plank for longer. I even added some new moves, like sit-ups and some basic wrestling bridges, to work my core and neck muscles. The neck bridges were super weird at first, but I’m getting the hang of them.
Day 14: Still Going Strong
I start to mix the workout routine up, working different muscles and trying different cardio to simulate a match.
- Jump Rope: 5 sets of 60 seconds.
- Running: I do it around the block 3 times.
- Shadow wrestling: 5 sets of 60 seconds. Pretend wrestling by myself to combine cardio and build up the basic movements.
The cardio part is getting tougher. I will need to add some more rest time.
Day 30: Wrestler Body, Here I Come (Maybe)
Okay, so I’m not going to be headlining any pay-per-view events anytime soon, but I’m definitely feeling stronger, fitter, and more energetic. This whole wrestling workout thing has been a real challenge, but it’s also been incredibly rewarding.
I’ve lost a bit of weight, my muscles are more defined, and I just feel better overall. It’s not just about the physical changes, though. This whole experience has taught me the importance of discipline, perseverance, and pushing myself beyond my comfort zone.
I’m definitely going to keep this up, maybe even try to find a local wrestling school to learn some actual moves. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll be able to pull off a decent suplex! For now, though, I’m just happy to be feeling like a slightly less out-of-shape version of myself.
