“I honestly think Manny Pacquiao is the best pound for pound fighter that we have now in the last couple of years. I even think he is the best fighter even better than Floyd Mayweather, JR.” – Danny Musico
In 1992, Danny had earned a spot for the Olympic boxing team but three months before his first boxing match, he was in a car accident that left him severely injured. Danny had to undergo hip and knee surgery. At first it was not known if he would be able to compete again. He was able to recover and go on to turn pro.
Currently a trainer and actor: the list of stars that Danny has helped to get into shape includes Jessica Simpson, Toby Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio etc. Danny has appeared in Third Watch, Joan of Arcadia, Law & Order: SVU and Entourage to name a few.
Danny has also developed an App called “Danny Musico Celebrity Fitness App” that helps people reach their goals of getting in shape. The app can be found at this link and it is only $1.99.
Danny is a friend to boxing and MMA and talks to RSR about his app, boxing, MMA and fitness…
MA: With summer being here your celebrity fitness app must be a great tool…
Absolutely, if they are looking to get in shape the app is going help them out. That’s for sure.
MA: It has a journal and nutrition advice from you, correct?
Yes, the journal is actually really good. It will help you to keep your goals; you can log in your weight loss and keep it right on the app.
MA: The average person says, stars can get in such great shape because that’s their job compared to the average person. Are people making excuses?
That is definitely an excuse. Celebrities don’t have it any easier when it comes to picking up the weights as the everyday person does. They still have to pick up the weights to get the job done. Being that they are a celebrity, it may allow them a little more free time to work out or get ready for a project. It may give them a little bit more motivation because they are getting paid to perform that job, but, in the fitness world, if you want to get into shape, you have to do the work. The celebrities…they have to work at it.
MA: Life after boxing…do you watch any MMA?
I do watch a lot of the UFC. One of my assistant trainers is actually an MMA fighter himself. We get together and we watch all of them.
MA: Any favorite fighter?
Yeah, I am a Matt Hughes fan and obviously Georges St. Pierre. Chuck Liddell, Couture, the Gracies who started here, the Shamrocks. Those are all guys I look up to. They spent years and years to get it on the map. Now they are at the end of their careers, it’s a shame it took that long to get this big. And now they can’t compete in the sport that much anymore. .. I am big fan of them and friendly with a lot of them.
MA: You have said in the past the Manny Pacquiao is the best fighter of our generation. In a fictional fight between Amir Khan and Manny, who do you think would take it?
I would have to give it to Manny Pacquiao. I honestly think Manny Pacquiao is the best pound for pound fighter that we have now in the last couple of years. I even think he is the best fighter even better than Mayweather. I think Mayweather not fighting Manny is a shame. I think it will be even if they do fight in the future but it lost a little bit of its luster with how long it has taken for them to fight. When you are a champion or a great fighter you want to fight the best. You want to go away knowing that you fought everybody that there was there to fight. Manny Pacquiao has been willing several times now. Not only is he an outstanding person and a gentleman and fun to be around but he is a hell of a fighter, He has a really big heart and I think against Khan I still will give it to Pacquiao. Khan might be a little bit bigger and may be a little bit stronger but I will give the experience and the knowledge and speed to Manny.
MA: Is everyone trainable to get in shape or are there certain exceptions?
Well, I think everybody is capable of being “trained” and help better their situation. I think there are certain cases where people have limited fitness ability: they may have injuries; they may have certain things that may stop them from doing certain exercises. But, you can always better yourself no matter the situation.
I have a client who is quadriplegic. She is in her wheelchair and she has minimal use of any of her limbs and I work her out. She works out 3 days a week; moving her head back and forth, side to side, front and back to strengthen her neck. Moving her arms back and forth to get her heart rate up to keep her heart in condition, just like a make shift shady boxing exercise. I hold it above her heart where she is hitting it like a speed bag and that helps her heart to be conditioned. So, if you are a quadriplegic with limited use of any limbs and are willing to work out 3 days a week there is no excuse for anybody.
MA: That is very inspiring.
She is the first one to tell you how much she enjoys working out. I could get some quotes from her. I could hook you two guys up. But, three days a week and she loves it.
MA: Soccer fan as well. Any favorite teams?
Manchester United fan and obviously I am a Galaxy fan. Coming from an Italian family and growing up in New Jersey, soccer was actually a pretty big sport back in the day. I grew up in the era of the Cosmos.
MA: Final Words to RSR readers?
If you can’t work out with me the app is the next best thing. If you follow what I am telling you, it will help you do things right, it will help you get more use of your time and get you into better shape. And there will be future additions of my app.
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