Cutest thing you’ll watch today: Toddler mimicking iconic Rocky 2 training

A diaper-clad toddler is becoming an online star for ‘working out’ just like Rocky Balboa aka Sylvester Stallone.

Updated on: Aug 16, 2016, 18:28:42 IST

Hindustan Times | By Sanya Panwar

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A diaper-clad toddler is becoming an online star for ‘working out’ just like Rocky Balboa aka Sylvester Stallone.

A hilarious video shows little Charlie in sync with Balboa, step for step, push-up for push-up, as he trains in Rocky 2.

When Rocky goes down on the ground to do one-armed pushups, young Charlie does the same.

The toddler then goes on to pretend to chop wood while rocky cuts lumber, shadow boxes and skips with an imaginary jump rope.

Even when Rocky falls down from exhaustion during the montage, Charlie also drops to his knees but is quick to jump right back up.

The two-and-a-half-minute video comes to an end with the toddler flashing his smile on camera.

“It brings a smile to our face every time he asks to workout with Rocky,” father Zack Magilavy wrote on his Facebook post with the video. “He takes his workouts very seriously... he’s been training for the last year!!”

But Charlie isn’t allowed to watch the fight scenes yet, as his father wrote in the post, which FYI has over 3.6 million views and about 72K shares, “If you enjoy it as much as we do, please feel free to share it... Please keep the negative comments to yourself. No we do not allow him to watch the fight scenes and yes his TV time is very limited.”

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Charlie’s widely-shared training video, with over 2,50,000 YouTube views, even caught Stallone’s attention, who proudly shared the video on social media.

Now, watch the video here:

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Sanya Panwar
With a keen eye for detail and a heart for storytelling, Sanya is a seasoned lifestyle journalist who has spent over a decade documenting the intersection of aesthetics and substance. Since stepping into the media world in 2012, she has cultivated a career defined by versatility, curiosity, and an unwavering passion for what makes life both beautiful and meaningful. Over the last many years, she has navigated the fast-paced realms of health, wellness, fitness and fashion while pivoting seamlessly into the nuances of decor and travel. Her work often explores the deeper layers of modern living, delving into art and decor trends that transform spaces, insightful perspectives on gender, parenting, and mental health, immersive travel narratives that capture the essence of a destination. A self-proclaimed aesthetics enthusiast, Sanya doesn't just report on trends — she analyses them. Whether she’s identifying the next shift in fitness or discovering a breakthrough in design, she uses her platform to spark meaningful conversations that resonate with a contemporary audience. Sanya is an alumna of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, and the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai, where she honed the investigative rigour she brings to her lifestyle reporting today. When she isn't chasing deadlines or conducting interviews, Sanya practices what she preaches. You’ll likely find her sipping matcha, practicing yoga, or scouting the newest cafes. Above all, she finds her balance in nature — whether it's a quiet hike or a moment of reflection in the outdoors, she remains constantly inspired by the tranquillity of the natural world.Read More

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