Tommy Fury has opened up about his go-to exercise routine that keeps him in prime condition. The professional undefeated boxer emphasised the vital role of weight training in both his strength and cardio workouts.
The 25-year-old, with a clean record of 10 wins in the ring, elaborated on how weightlifting has been a crucial part of his fitness regime since adolescence. During an interview with Men’s Health, Tommy said: “Strength training is massive. Lifting weights and doing training with weights is something I’ve done since I was 12 or 13.”
The cruiserweight boxer, who stands at 6ft and weighs around 13st, also touched on the mental health benefits of his weightlifting regimen.
He said: “I can remember being outside with my dad as a lad doing a weights circuit with him, following him around. I used to follow him on runs too. I basically looked at my dad and thought ‘right, if that’s what he does, I need to do the same’. When I got older, I started training with him.
“I’ve been in and around it the whole time and strength training keeps you fit, it keeps you strong, and it keeps your body nice and tight. I think you need weights to be strong and also, mentally, it is unbelievable,” reports Surrey Live.
In a candid interview, Tommy revealed his struggles with alcohol, attributing it to the demise of his relationship with ex-fiancée Molly-Mae Hague. The couple, who found fame on Love Island and parted ways last August, are parents to their daughter Bambi, who is set to celebrate her second birthday soon.
The Manchester native admitted that his drinking escalated while he was sidelined from training due to hand surgery. Now back on track, Tommy has shared insights into his rigorous training regimen as he aims for a comeback.
“At the moment, training is hectic. It’s usually pretty hectic but even more so now because I’ve had a long lay-off from last year so I’m trying to get as fit as I can and as strong as I can,” he explained. Tommy, half-brother to ex-world champion Tyson Fury, is engaging in a variety of workouts including running, swimming, lifting weights, boxing, and circuit training.
He added, “Right now, I’m basically doing every sort of training. I’m doing running, I’m doing swimming, I’m doing weights, I’m doing boxing, I’m doing circuits – whatever I can get my hands on, I’m just doing it. That’s what my training is looking like right now.
“I’m on a healthy plan eating the right foods, drinking the right drinks, and getting enough sleep. Everything is dialled in at the minute.”