Mikasa Ackerman Workout Routine and Diet Plan

Welcome to Mikasa Ackerman’s workout and diet routine. 

This is a little bit different, as Mikasa is a fictional character from Attack on Titan. However, my experience as a strength and conditioning coach training martial arts athletes aligns perfectly with Mikasa’s skills.

Luckily, we don’t have to fight titans. But her physical abilities have inspired me to craft a workout program to help you achieve your peak strength, power, speed, and endurance. Meanwhile, our diet plan will bring you limitless energy.

Let’s embrace your inner athlete and build a fighter’s physique with infinite power.

Mikasa Ackerman Current Bio and Stats

Mikasa Ackerman’s character first appeared in the Attack on Titan manga magazine by Hajime Isayama in September 2009. 

The first series anime version was released in Japan on April 6th, 2013 with 25 episodes. Mikasa quickly became one of the most powerful characters in the fictional world.

Ackerman’s character began intense military training at age 15. She also passed the training exam with the highest score, becoming the number one soldier in the 104th Training Corps. 

This is no surprise considering her lean physique with visible six pack abs, toned arms, and deadly powerful legs. 

In seasons two and three, Mikasa continued to be the central character and a member of the Scout Regiment. She defeated Titans, killed two of her kidnappers, showcased her combat skills (omni-directional mobility gear, sword fight, martial arts), and saved many citizens. She risked her life for her loved ones. 

Yet her journey hasn’t finished. Season four brings us 19-year-old Mikasa in an even more powerful form.

Attack on Titan has achieved several awards, including the Kodansha Manga Award, the Attilio Micheluzzi Award, and the Harvey Award.

• Age: 19 in series 4 (2023) and 15 in series 3 (2019)
• Height: 5’7’’ (170 cm)
• Weight: 150-155 lbs (68-70 kg)
• Birthday: February 10th
• Occupation: Military/Survey Corps member
• Retired/Active: Active

Mikasa Ackerman Workout Fundamentals 

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Ackerman’s extremely toned figure with low body fat comes from her strict and challenging training routine. Still, her training aim is better performance, not aesthetics. She must defeat titans, fight, lift, run, and move constantly without getting tired.

While the series doesn’t specify her workout, we regularly and randomly see her doing sit-ups, pull-ups, shadow boxing, and practicing martial arts. 

Watching her fights, it appears to be a mixture of Muay Thai, kickboxing, and Jiu-Jitsu. Mixed martial arts would cover it all, but you can choose your preference and focus on one.

Knocking down a titan-size opponent is a no-joke skill. Mikasa is blessed with incredible strength, speed, and power.

We see her in different series carrying steel beams that can weigh around 2,600 pounds. She also carries multiple thunder spears and wears heavy ODM gear. This all requires good core, leg, and upper body strength too, along with balance and reaction. 

Not to mention, she chops wood with broken ribs and picks up male humans with ease! 

To be clear, Mikasa’s strength is fictional and unrealistic. In the series, it comes from an experiment of titan science. But this doesn’t mean her workout routine isn’t effective. 

With a little adjustment from an expert like me, you can be powerful, strong, and quick with a lean physique, too.

Mikasa Ackerman Workout Routine

Our workout routine is based on Mikasa Ackerman’s skills and physical abilities. It’s a more advanced routine with undulating periodization. This means we will alternate daily between strength, power, and speed work, along with martial arts training. 

We will also include an abs workout to get Mikasa’s six pack, so stay tuned!

PRO TIP: Strength is the foundation from which all other physical qualities of performance like power, speed, and agility are developed. Without proper strength development, you can’t optimize these qualities. Therefore, expert periodization and workout planning is essential to avoid injuries and get results. You can’t just lift 200 lbs. without any training history – you need to start with the foundations! If you are a beginner, I advise you to start with one of our beginner celebrity hypertrophy workouts. This can help you build muscle, burn fat, and prevent injuries. Especially when combined with a healthy, balanced diet.

Recovery will be also important, where we will practice Tai Chi to improve balance and breathing as an active recovery day, and have a full day off.

Mikasa Ackerman Workout Plan

Here is Mikasa Ackerman’s weekly training schedule:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Power	Cardio and Martial arts	Strength and Abs	Martial Arts	Tai Chi	Speed	REST

Monday: Power Training

PRO TIP: When training for power, you move weight with speed. Use 60-70% of your max weight. The reps are short, the rest is long with full recovery between sets. 

Do not shorten the recovery period, the aim is power not power endurance. Aim for your highest level of effort. 

Exercise	Sets	Reps	Rest
Kneeling to box jumps	4-6	3-5	2 minutes
Power clean	4-6	4	Up to 4 minutes
Medicine ball chest press throw	5	6	2 minutes
Sled push	3-6 x 20 meters with max speed and effort		Up to 4 minutes
Decline Russian twists	8	8	2 minutes

Tuesday: Cardio and Martial Arts

Cardio option	Duration
Rower, cross trainer, running	30-45 minutes with variable speed and incline
Skipping and shadow boxing	4-8 x 2 minutes work with 60 seconds rest
Punch bag	4-6 x 2 minutes work 60 seconds rest
Hiking outside	Do a long duration hike that you enjoy as an endurance work

Martial Arts: 

Do 20-30 minutes sparring. Choose your favored style, like MMA, Muay Thai, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. These should start as light rounds and move onto mid to high-effort rounds. 

For safety, make sure you follow the instructions of a qualified martial arts coach. 

Wednesday: Strength

Exercise	Sets	Reps	Rest
Kettlebell swings	2-3	15	30 seconds
Deadlift (trap/conventional)	4-5	6	3 minutes
Bench press	4	8	2 minutes
Triceps dips	3 x as may as you can do with 2 minutes rest between
Goblet squats	4	10	1 minute
Cable woodchopper	4-6	8 powerful and heavy reps	1 minute
Abs workout: Sit-ups Oblique crunches Hanging leg raises Kick throughs Dynamic plan Mountain climbers	2-3 rounds of 30 seconds on each exercise

Thursday: Martial Arts

Do one hour of technique and drills with a light 10-15 minutes sparring/rolling at the end. 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu drills	Duration
Hip escape/shrimping Bridge with overhead reach Rolling on the shoulders Clinge drills Shooting on the legs Spraws Technical stand up Bear crawls Kick throughs Guard pass drills with a partner	2 rounds of 30 seconds on each exercise

Friday: Tai Chi 

Saturday: Speed

Exercise	Sets	Reps	Rest
Parachute sprint or sprint against a resistance band	3-6	30 meters	5 minutes
Wall sprint drills	4-6	6	3 minutes
Single-leg cone hops	6	6	2 minutes
Skater jumps	4-6	8 aim for distance	3 minutes
Hill sprint or sprint intervals:  50 meters fast, 50 meters walk or jog x 5

Mikasa Ackerman Dieting and Food Preferences

The diet of a soldier who is on the go all the time might not be as healthy as we imagine. That said, there aren’t many scenes that clearly show what Mikasa eats. We do occasionally see her eating soup and bread. 

Sometimes it’s about eating what they find and have time for. 

Of course, with this training program and volume we have stated above, it will be very important to fuel your body. So instead of giving you a few of the meals Mikasa has in the anime series, I will give you a strategy to fuel your workouts and sustain energy.

PRO TIPS: You should aim the following portion sizes a day of the following food sources: 6 portions of oats/cereals/wholegrains like rice, quinoa, oats ,and bread (wholegrain) a day. These are the number one carb source for our body for energy. 2 portions of fruit and healthy fats. 2 ½ portions of dairy or dairy alternatives. 5 portions of vegetables.2 ½ portions a day lean meat, eggs, or meat alternatives. You can also use our advanced macro and calorie calculator. Please note, these are general guidelines. You should always consult with a qualified dietitian, especially if you have special dietary requirements or health concerns.

Here are some of the food preferences a military member like Mikasa may have. 

Breakfast	Eggs, avocados, or peanut butter on toast, oatmeal, chia pudding, Protein smoothie, granola or muesli
Lunch	Soup with bread, sandwiches, Salad bowl, tortilla wrap, pasta salad, tuna salad
Dinner	Stir fry, grilled meat and fish with rice or potatoes, bolognese pasta, penne with mushrooms and chicken
Snack	Fruit, nuts, protein shake, veggie sticks, chia pudding, cottage cheese, nurture yoghurt with fruit and honey,

Mikasa Ackerman Diet Plan

Here are three different daily meal options you can try for yourself. To find out and calculate your macro and calorie needs, please use our advanced calorie and macro calculator.

Knowing your required macro and calorie amount may get you results quicker, whether you want to gain muscle or burn fat.

Option 1:

• Breakfast: Peanut butter and banana on two slices of whole grain toast 
• Snack 1: Fruit of your choice
• Lunch: San choy bow (lettuce wraps)
• Snack 2: Rice cakes and yogurt 
• Dinner: Grilled fish, Greek style

Option 2: 

• Breakfast: Oats with berries
•  Snack 1: Peach smoothie
•  Lunch: Moroccan chicken salad 
• Snack 2: Ricotta cheese on whole grain bread 
• Dinner: Bolognese zucchini spaghetti 

Option 3: 

• Breakfast: Homemade granola 
• Snack 1: Honey Bear smoothie
• Lunch: Tuna black rice salad
• Snack 2: Pita triangles with tzatziki
• Dinner: Stuffed sweet potatoes 

Mikasa Ackerman Supplement Preferences

As a fictional animated character, Mikasa does not take any supplements. However, I advise you to consider a few, especially if you find it difficult to meet your protein needs. 

In addition to protein powder, you can use BCAAs and electrolytes to stay hydrated and support recovery.

Final Thoughts

Mikasa Ackerman’s fighter physique with unlimited strength, power, speed, and endurance are possible with dedication, consistency, and a challenging training routine. 

While fictional, her character in Attack on Titan inspires a workout routine that truly can bring real-life results. The combination of diet, strength training, power and speed routines, and martial arts workouts are necessary for a lean physique and peak performance. 

Do you want to train like an anime warrior? What part of the diet looks most appealing to you, and what type of martial arts will you train? Share your experience with us in the comments. 

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