The Stallone Sisters' Elite Training: Navy SEALS Prep Sophia and Sistine for NYC

In a move that might sound extracted from a Hollywood script, icon Sylvester Stallone took paternal protection to an extraordinary level for his daughters Sophia, 27, and Sistine, 25, as they prepared for their move from the cozy, celeb-filled hills of Los Angeles to bustling New York City. The action star called in the assistance of real-life military experts: Navy SEALs.

The Stallone sisters opened up to the New York Post about their experience with the training orchestrated by their father, known best for his tough guy roles in "Rocky" and "Rambo." This training was not a mere precautionary course in self-defense; it was an intense foray, replicating the strenuous workouts and discipline synonymous with military preparation.

The daughters recollected the regimen with a mix of awe and exhaustion, detailing the level of rigorous physical demand placed upon them. The inclusion of chicken chasing, something akin to Rocky Balboa’s old-school training montage, brought a slice of movie magic - and harsh reality - into their lives. Sistine humorously recounted how she underestimated the challenge, only to find herself beaten by the chicken in a deceivingly difficult task.

What does it take to be a Stallone? Sophia revealed that their father's strict routines started in their childhood. The prescribed early morning ritual of eggs with ketchup, now a muscle memory for the girls, was only the beginning of what sounded like training sessions for budding athletes, replete with sit-ups, push-ups, and weightlifting.

But why such an extreme measure of preparation for the cosmopolitan challenges of New York City? The Stallone sisters moved to NYC over a year ago, but their father’s overprotective instincts prompted this unusual approach to ensuring their safety in what can be an overwhelming city. Sistine acknowledged their father's constant state of concern, which seems to be a staple of the Stallone family dynamic - a dynamic soon to be showcased in season two of "The Family Stallone" on Paramount+.

Sylvester Stallone's commitment to his daughters’ well-being might seem overbearing to some, but it forms part of a broader narrative of the Stallone family. With a household that knows the spotlight all too well, the training also appears to underline another Stallone trait: resilience in the face of challenge, be it onscreen or in real life.

The Stallone clan, including Sophia, Sistine, and their younger sister Scarlett, have been steeped in their father's larger-than-life persona, both inspired and shadowed by his cinematic alter-egos. It's clear that art often imitates life - or, perhaps in this case, the other way around.

As the family gathers buzz for their reality series, audiences are set to see more of this unique fusion of celebrity and mundanity, discipline and hilarity, showing there's more to the Stallone name than the on-screen legacy. And for Sophia and Sistine, their anecdote of SEALs training will likely just be one of many unusual experiences growing up as daughters of one of Hollywood's most iconic father figures.