Surrounded by the many magnificent beaches in the southern Thailand province of Phuket. Stands a legend of Muay Thai Lerdisla Chumpairtour, once again preparing to go to war.
This is nothing new for the 41-year-old, with over 200 competitive Muay Thai bouts to his name, including a period under ONE Championship.
Standing at 5 ft 5 in and 137lb, Lerdisla wouldn’t strike you as the most visually imposing of men, but you couldn’t be more wrong.
February 26th 2023, will see Lerdisla compete for the 230th time aiming for his 192nd win, preparing for this war at Phuket Top Team under the watchful eye of Boyd Clarke.
Have you ever wondered how a 41-year-old can still compete at the highest level? Well, we have you covered here at Combat Sports UK. We were fortunate to have been given and exclusive look into the lifestyle and preparation of Lerdisla for his latest bout.
Lerdisla Training Camp Routine
Crack of dawn sessions is a thing of the past for Lerdsila. At 41, Lerdsila needs to get the required rest to kick-start his day.
Starting his day with a very light breakfast of half a banana and a coffee, followed by his morning session for a 7:45/8am start.
If Lerdsila’s training camp requires some weight loss, he may do a light 3/4km run with a sauna suit. If not, then he says he would likely not run.
To help maintain his incredible movement and flexibility, Lerdisla starts with 5 to 10 minutes of dynamic stretching, bouncing, leaning, and active stretching. The Thai climate means he is already warm with a light sweat.
2/3 rounds of skipping – 4 minutes
Shadow Boxing that consists of five 4-minute rounds. Shadow boxing for Lerdsila is very active & dynamic, utilising fast to flow and moves at all times.
5 rounds of Muay Thai pads – 4 minutes.
Changing from a more teep focused round, to freestyle & mixing in some power rounds.
2 rounds of 4 minutes Teeps & knees on the bag followed by a light stretch & cool down.
Lunchtime will consist of thai noodles with chicken/chilli and some sticky rice. Not one to waste a moment, Lerdisla uses this time to talk with friends and for responding to social media.
To maximise recovery, a sleep of 2-3 hours followed by a light snack, usually fruit or a protein shake & small portion of chicken rice.
Afternoon training
The afternoon is when Lerdsila goes to work, starting with three to four 4 minutes rounds of shadow boxing to warm his muscles. Jumping into the below routine.
Sparring 5 rounds – 4 minutes
Clinch 4/5 rounds – 4 minutes
2 rounds 4 minutes Teeps & knees on the bag
Cool down & light stretch.
Dinner time spent with friends and family consists of BBQ pork, beef & chicken cooked on the BBQ at the gym or thai buffet.
Lerdisla finishes his day with a sauna, the required hydration and sleep.
We would like to thank Boyd and Lerdisla for letting us into their lives, and for the opportunity to bring you a day in the life of a Muay Thai warrior.
Image Credit Boyd Clarke Phuket Top Team
