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From 300 sit-ups a day to 6,000 calories - inside Aspinall's fight camp

From 300 sit-ups a day to 6,000 calories - inside Aspinall's fight camp

Summary

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is preparing for his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. His training includes intense workouts and a strict diet to improve his endurance and cardio ability. Aspinall works closely with his father and coach, Andy, focusing on strategies to win the match.

Key Facts

  • Tom Aspinall is the current UFC heavyweight champion.
  • He will fight Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 to defend his title.
  • Aspinall's father, Andy, is his head coach and has been training him since he was eight.
  • Their training camp focuses on cardio to keep up with Gane, who has strong endurance.
  • Aspinall does about 300 sit-ups and 200 burpees daily as part of his fitness routine.
  • He consumes over 6,000 calories and drinks eight to 10 liters of water daily to support his training.
  • Aspinall has typically had short UFC fights, often ending in the first round.
  • His training environment is a close-knit group, with only a few fighters training together each day.

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