“Rocky” demonstrates power of focused training
Ilchi Lee believes that health is one of the keys to a happy life, and perhaps no series of films better demonstrates this than the "Rocky" movies.
Perhaps one of the most inspirational films ever to grace the silver screen, Rocky tells the story of virtual nobody Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a down-on-his-luck amateur boxer from the streets of Philadelphia. After stumbling into a title shot against world champ Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), Balboa trains himself into a physical condition that allows him to stand toe-to-toe with the champ in the ring.
The story is continued into the next Rocky movies, such as Rocky II, where the two adversaries square off again in a rematch. Rocky III and IV sees the "Italian Stallion" take on challenges from Clubber Lang (Mr. T) and Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Creed becomes Rocky's friend at this point and helps him with his training.
While the films tell a tremendous story beyond the boxing, they are perhaps most famous for their training montages. Set to classic tracks like "Eye of the Tiger," these brief parts of the film show Balboa engaging in some extreme workout regimens, such as doing situps while hanging upside down from the rafters of a barn.
If nothing else, Rocky and the numerous sequels definitely shows what's possible when a person sets their mind to a goal and gets serious about their health.
People who looked at this item also looked at…
Related items
Category: Inspirational Stories | Tags: inspirational stories, mind-body-spirit, movies, Rocky Comment »
