Okay, so I got really hyped about Conor McGregor’s physique and that whole “FORGED Irish Stout” thing. I thought, “I wanna try that workout, see what the fuss is about!” So, I started digging.
Phase 1: The Research Rabbit Hole
First, I spent a good chunk of time just googling everything I could find about McGregor’s training. I looked at articles, watched YouTube videos of his workouts, even scrolled through his Instagram for clues. It was a bit overwhelming, to be honest. There’s a lot of info out there, and some of it’s conflicting.
Phase 2: Building a “Frankenstein” Routine
After gathering a bunch of stuff, I realized there wasn’t one single “official” Conor McGregor workout. Instead, it seems like he mixes things up a lot. So, I basically cobbled together my own routine based on what seemed most common in his training:
- Movement Training: I found a lot of stuff about Ido Portal and his movement philosophy, which McGregor is big on. I tried to incorporate some basic animal flow exercises. It felt a little silly at first, but it actually got me sweating!
- Striking Drills: I don’t have a heavy bag at home, so I shadowboxed. I just threw punches and kicks, trying to focus on technique and speed. It’s harder than it looks!
- Strength Training: I saw a lot of bodyweight exercises (push-ups, pull-ups, squats) and some basic weightlifting (deadlifts, rows, presses). I already do some of this, so I just amped up the intensity a bit.
- conditioning: I did the treadmill and bike sprints, and sometimes burpees.
Phase 3: The Actual Sweating
Then came the hard part – actually doing the workouts. I started slow, just to get a feel for the movements. I didn’t want to injure myself trying to be a hero on day one. I focused on form over speed or weight. I definitely felt muscles I didn’t know I had!
Phase 4: The Results (So Far)
I’ve been at it for a few weeks now. Honestly, I’m not magically ripped like McGregor (yet!), but I definitely feel stronger and more flexible. My cardio is improving, and it’s kind of fun to try new things. The movement stuff is still a bit awkward, but I’m getting better. It’s a work in progress, for sure. And it sure is challenging.
Overall, it’s been a cool experiment. It’s not a magic bullet, but it’s shown me that pushing myself outside my comfort zone can be rewarding. I’m going to keep tweaking the routine and see where it takes me. Maybe I’ll even try that FORGED Irish Stout after a particularly tough session!
