Training Like A Roman Gladiator
Aired on Jan 08, 2022Join Omar Isuf as he explores the culture of an ancient group of warriors and applies aspects of their training, nutrition, and mentality to modern exercise routines. Modern warriors – let’s get started!
Were Vikings STRONGER Than We Think?
Aired on Jan 22, 2022Unlock your inner berserker, as Omar shows us a heart-pumping workout done by ancient Vikings, in this episode of Ancient Workouts.
What Did Spartans Really Look Like?
Aired on Feb 05, 2022Omar investigates the fitness routine of the ancient Spartans, one of the most feared warriors of the ancient world, and reveals that they were lean, mean—but not as ripped as you might think. Learn his tips for working out like an ancient Spartan, in this episode of Ancient Workouts.
The Incredible Apache Warrior
Aired on Feb 19, 2022Follow Omar as he explores the extreme endurance and strength training of the Apache Warriors. They were skilled in lethal hand-to-hand combat AND could run for miles. How do you stack up against these warriors?
Why Medieval Knights Were So Jacked
Aired on Mar 05, 2022Prepare to meet your fate! With help from bodybuilding expert Eric Helms, Omar walks us through the grueling workout of medieval European warriors.
Training with Japan's Last Ninja
Aired on Mar 19, 2022Ninja (also commonly referred to as the shinobi) were mercenaries of Japan with a mysterious history. As the first written documentation of ninjas came decades after they already existed, there’s debate among historians about how much of their origin story is true, and how much is legend. In this episode, we learn more about shinobi practices from Jinichi Kawakami, the last remaining shinobi in Japan.
The Secret to the Mongols' Success
Aired on Apr 02, 2022In the 13th and 14th centuries, the Mongols established the largest empire the world had ever seen. Omar explores their fabled horse archers—along with how their elite warriors trained, in this episode of Ancient Workouts.
Did Ancient Egyptians Work Out?
Aired on Apr 16, 2022Omar takes a trip back to the Egyptian New Kingdom (1550 – 1100 BCE) to uncover how Ancient Egyptian soldiers, including their infamous charioteers. trained. Learn more, in this episode of Ancient Workouts with Omar.
Who Were the Fiercest Aztec Warriors?
Aired on Apr 30, 2022The most elite warriors of the Aztec civilization were known as the Eagles and the Jaguars. Who were these mythical warriors—and how did they train? Find out in this episode of Ancient Workouts with Omar.