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Rio Ferdinand: From Footballer to Fitness Enthusiast at 47

2/10/2026

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Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United defender, has maintained fitness since retiring in 2015.
He initially explored boxing, trained hard, and built a garden ring, but his boxing license was denied.
Now 47, Ferdinand trains three to four times weekly, focusing on injury prevention and holistic fitness with trainer Amandio Costa.
He adjusts workouts to his condition, and his regime now includes heavy lifting not part of his football days.

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Story summary

Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United defender, has maintained fitness since retiring in 2015.
He initially explored boxing, trained hard, and built a garden ring, but his boxing license was denied.
Now 47, Ferdinand trains three to four times weekly, focusing on injury prevention and holistic fitness with trainer Amandio Costa.
He adjusts workouts to his condition, and his regime now includes heavy lifting not part of his football days.