Podcast: Mika 'Immu' Ilmén reveals the truth about his health status
In a recent episode of the Pinnalla podcast, guests Aki Manninen and Rita-Niemi Manninen discussed the upcoming Immun Fight Club event featuring Mika 'Immu' Ilmén.
The latest episode of the Pinnalla podcast featured wellness coaches Aki Manninen and Rita-Niemi Manninen as guests. They discussed the upcoming Immun Fight Club (IFC) event, in which Manninen is set to face off against Mika 'Immu' Ilmén, a media personality and former criminal, in a boxing ring. The hosts also inquired about Manninen's physical condition ahead of the match, to which he confidently replied that he feels in peak shape, resembling his fitness level during his participation in the television program Gladiators in 2017.
As they delved deeper into Manninen's training regimen, it was revealed that he has been training four times a week for six months in preparation for the match. However, his wife, Rita-Niemi Manninen, provided a humorous counterpoint, likening him to a bulldozer after training, emphasizing the toll that such grueling workouts can take on him. This lighthearted exchange serves to highlight the dedication required to prepare for competitive events like IFC while also presenting the human side of training, where even the fittest can face challenges.
The discussion also included updates from Ilmén himself via audio messages, contributing to the excitement surrounding the event. With both Manninen and Ilmén sharing their perspectives, the podcast episode provides an engaging insight into the world of fitness competitions and the personal stories of those involved, capturing the essence of the preparation leading up to the fight, and the camaraderie among athletes in this unique setting.