Most legends retire at some point in their lives- but not Chuck Norris. In a 2021 video, Norris proved that martial arts skills don’t have an expiry date. His speed and technique left fans open-mouthed, reminding us why he remained a martial arts icon.

A video shared from Norris’ official Instagram account showed the legend engaging in focus mitt training with a partner. The video, which is from 2021, highlights Norris’ dedication to training, regardless of his age. The practice session showcases his quick hands and sharp technique, the exact things that made him famous throughout his life.

Captioned “Here’s a video of Chuck hitting pads in 2021. No matter how many years passed, he never stopped training. It was part of who he was and a discipline he carried with him every day,” the video gained over 41.6K likes in less than 24 hours.

With almost 1000 comments on the video in less than a day, the Instagram post is a perfect example of why Norris remained a global icon all his life. His unstoppable persona and martial arts mastery have won him fans over generations.

Norris has always favored a martial arts-focused training routine over traditional workout routines. The kind of sharpness and speed that he showcased took years of disciplined training and consistency.

Inside the martial arts-focused workout regimen that Chuck Norris followed

Norris’ strength and physique were not built overnight. His legendary fitness and longevity were a result of decades of functional fitness rather than flashy workouts.

Norris shared his personal workout program with Creators, giving fans an insight into the routine and mindset behind his legendary skills and physique.

His first suggestion is to get a good workout partner. According to Norris, this transformed the way he approached the gym.

“Actually, my wife, Gena, is my workout partner. I suggest you get a workout partner who will help you stay motivated,” he admitted.

His weekly schedule included:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

A short, quick 15-minute full-body workout in Total Gym, followed by a 2-mile walk or 30 minutes on an elliptical machine. He also did 10 minutes of crunches and finished with a short stretching session.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Beginning with stretching, Norris performed isolated kicks in slow motion, followed by hand and foot combination strikes on a heavy bag.

When possible, he would also perform Jiu-Jitsu or sparring. He finished his routine by doing kicks in the pool, using the resistance of the water for cardio training with low impact.

Norris’ basic workout philosophy was focused on strength, mobility, speed, and flexibility, but most importantly, consistency. Which of his training habits would you be willing to try?

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Written by

Avantika Das

Edited by

Ashvinkumar Patil