Forget “75 Hard”: She’s Sharing Her “80 Strong Challenge” That’s Much More Accessible And Doable, Helping You Realistically Feel Better By Summertime
As we reach the middle of the spring, more people will start popping up on your social media feed, informing you there are ‘x’ amount of days left until summer, and you only have a certain amount of time to get your ‘summer body’ ready.
When that starts happening, a lot of fitness influencers and average folk give the “75 Hard Challenge,” the extreme, 75-day-long diet and lifestyle challenge that some fitness lovers swear by.
The 75 Hard Challenge requires some pretty hardcore restraint and commitment. Some of the things participants are expected to do are follow a diet plan to a tee, complete two 45-minute workouts (one indoor, one outdoor), drink a gallon of water, and read every day for 75 days.
While many have sworn by the 75 Hard Challenge’s transformational qualities, others have tried it and found it too difficult. The rules may sound doable, but when you’re juggling a lot of responsibilities or dealing with stressful factors, getting all of those things done every day can be difficult.
However, parts of that challenge are very beneficial for caring for your mind and body daily. So, it’s not a bad idea to attempt a rendition of this challenge that’s not too extreme.
Thankfully, TikTok creator recently introduced a new rendition of the challenge that’s a lot more accessible and doable while still promoting healthy lifestyle habits.
Jada (@jada__nichol) is a fitness and lifestyle creator who recently shared with her viewers her “80 Strong Challenge,” which she believes will help people look and feel good in the summertime.
“I am no longer going into another summer unprepared,” says Jada in her video.
“So here’s what I’m doing starting April 1st.”
Yaroslav Astakhov – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purposes only, not the actual person
Jada’s 80 Strong Challenge focuses on three factors of health and lifestyle: physical activity, nutrition, and mental health.
For physical activity, Jada’s challenge has only two rules. The first is to walk around 5,000 or more steps daily and work out for 30 minutes five days a week.
“I’m aiming for at least 10,000 steps, but that’s just me personally,” says Jada.
“My 30-minute workout is going to be compound exercises with weights.”
These physical requirements are a lot easier for some people, as walking more than 5,000 steps a day can be challenging and time-consuming, and one workout of choice five days a week is much easier than two workouts every single day. After all, rest is essential!
Regarding nutrition, Jada once again has only two rules in the category. The first is to ensure you’re eating a protein source with your meals.
“We are eating protein in each meal,” says Jada.
“So, ideally, three times a day, and I suggest you have a go-to protein for each meal.”
Jada’s viewers love these rules as they don’t restrict certain foods like most diet plans. People can eat whatever they want during this challenge but must get enough protein in for extra satisfaction.
There is a water rule in Jada’s 80 Strong challenge, but instead of drinking a gallon of water daily, you only have to drink two and a half liters. A gallon of water is a little under four liters, so the two and a half will keep you hydrated without overdoing it.
“You have to be strong mentally, too,” says Jada.
“So we’re gonna practice some mindfulness. Just keep your mind together, okay?”
Jada says for mindfulness, the two rules in the challenge are to meditate for 15 minutes a day and learn a new skill for 15 minutes. Jada says she’ll be learning a new language, but you can do anything, like practice a musical instrument, learn to knit, etc.
Jada begins her 80 Strong Challenge at the beginning of April so that by the time her 80 days are done, it’ll be June 20th, and she’ll be feeling refreshed mentally and physically.
Those wanting to do the 80 Strong Challenge with Jada can follow her journey on her TikTok page, but this wholesome challenge can be done at any time of year.
Would you try the 80 Strong Challenge?
@jada__nicohl 80 Strong to get ready for the summer, ladies?? ???It’s my own version of 75 Hard, just a tad bit longer and with a few changes! #80strong #75hard #75hardchallenge #summerbody #walkingbestie
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