Simon Njuguna Muchiri , Kenya Sep 03, 2025
Over the past few months, I’ve had the chance to attend major boxing events in Kisumu and Nairobi. One thing stood out to me: the Ugandan athletes dominated the ring. Watching them sparked an important realization—not just for boxing, but for all competitive sports. Success in athletics is not purely about raw talent; it requires endurance, agility, and mental sharpness.
In Kisumu, I saw brilliant athletes start strong but quickly fade out due to lack of endurance. In Nairobi, others showcased quick, flashy moves, but without lasting power. Some fighters, however, even when visibly exhausted, maintained composure despite being taunted by the crowd. That ability to stay calm under pressure—mental stability—is just as crucial as physical performance.
This got me thinking: what if athletes incorporated GFF routines daily?
Why GFF Routines Work
The GFF routines are structured to push both the body and the mind. A sequence of pushups, leg raises, squats, and runs done in quick succession builds the exact qualities needed in sports:
Endurance: Continuous repetitions plus running keep athletes performing at a high level even when fatigue sets in.
Agility: Squats and shuttle runs develop explosive movement and quick response time.
Mental Stability: Training under pressure, with no room for long rests, forces athletes to focus and stay composed.
Take the GFF Shuttle routine as an example:
20 Pushups
20 Leg Raises
20 Squats
400m Shuttle Run
This routine pushes the body through strength, core stability, and cardiovascular challenge all at once. Shuttle runs, in particular, sharpen agility while also demanding endurance.
Proof in Action
A shining case study is Brenda, a Ugandan GFF-sponsored boxer. She is living proof of what these routines can do. Brenda doesn’t just start strong—she finishes even stronger. Her stamina, agility, and composure in the ring reflect hours of consistent GFF training.
Your Turn
So, the question is: which GFF routine would you take on daily?
GFF Standard: 15 Pushups, 15 Leg Raises, 15 Squats, 200m Run
GFF Pro: Double the GFF Standard
GFF Shuttle: 20 Pushups, 20 Leg Raises, 20 Squats, 400m Shuttle Run
Whichever you choose, remember this: consistency builds champions. The Ugandan boxers showed us what it takes to rise above the competition, and with GFF routines, any athlete can prepare to do the same.
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Thank you Simon for writing this piece...GFF is a necessity