Tony Ferguson Takes on Hell Week
Ahead of his UFC 296 bout with Paddy Pimblett, Tony Ferguson has decided to step up his training. The former interim champion has recently gone through the grueling Hell Week training program, guided by former Navy SEAL turned triathlete and best-selling author David Goggins. This has caused some concern among his former colleagues.
What is Hell Week?
For those unfamiliar, Hell Week is an intense phase of training for aspiring Navy SEALs. It involves five and a half days of cold tolerance and physical endurance exercises with only four hours of sleep. In the worst cases, it can even lead to death.
Tony Ferguson’s Version of Hell Week
Tony Ferguson’s version of Hell Week is not as extreme as the original. According to Goggins’ post of their first day of training, the former interim champion went through 3+ hours of high-intensity workouts. This included running, swimming, and weightlifting.
Conclusion
Tony Ferguson’s decision to undergo Hell Week training has caused some concern among his former colleagues. However, the version of the program he is going through is not as extreme as the original. It includes intense physical workouts such as running, swimming, and weightlifting. It remains to be seen if the training will pay off for Ferguson in his upcoming UFC 296 bout.
