How the Extreme One Punch Man Workout Changed a Fan’s Life
The One Punch Man workout isn’t just an anime meme—it completely changed the life of one fan who decided to follow Saitama’s routine for real. While we wait for the release of One Punch Man Season 3, the incredible story of Li Shuangyong proves how discipline and consistency can reshape a person’s entire life.
Li Shuangyong, from Shandong province, hit rock bottom after his fish farming business collapsed. Burdened with debt and facing the end of his marriage, his life seemed to fall apart. Instead of giving up, he found inspiration in One Punch Man, where Saitama becomes overwhelmingly strong through a simple yet extreme daily training routine.
Meet the Real-Life One Punch Man
Saitama’s plan is famous for its absurd simplicity: 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10km run every single day—with no rest days. From August 2021 to July 2024, Shuangyong followed this grueling schedule without fail.
At first, he had almost nothing—cheap running shoes that cost less than 10 yuan and a diet of mostly ramen and eggs. But by sharing his progress online, he gained followers, later receiving sponsorships for better shoes and supplements. Some fans in Taiwan even live-streamed his runs and trained alongside him virtually.
- ✅ 20394 km run
- ✅ 237,000+ push-ups
- ✅ 238,000+ squats
- ✅ 98,000 pull-ups
- ✅ 100km run on final day
Over the course of 1,000 days, Shuangyong ran more than 20,000 kilometers and completed hundreds of thousands of reps. By the end, his body had completely transformed. To celebrate the achievement, he even shaved his head like Saitama—drawing the attention of the manga’s creator, ONE, who praised him by saying: “Your willpower is incredible! Congratulations.”
Now, Shuangyong has set his sights on a Guinness World Record by running a marathon every single day for an entire year—pushing limits even Saitama would find shocking. His story shows that the One Punch Man workout can inspire real-world discipline and hope.
Shuangyong’s transformation is proof that consistency and determination can overcome even the hardest challenges. With limited resources, he rebuilt his life through sheer willpower, motivating countless fans worldwide.
via Men’sHealth
