Google searches for two lifestyle challenges have surged by an average of 231 percent worldwide over the past seven days.
As the new year starts, people will be tackling new goals and fitness aspirations with two lifestyle challenges boosted by TikTok popularity being the go-to for many.
The 75 Hard challenge and the 75 Soft challenge were introduced by entrepreneur Andy Frisella in 2019, with each challenge varying in degree of difficulty.
As the name suggests, the 75 Hard is the more difficult of the two, with participants having to make drastic lifestyle changes for the duration of the challenge.
To complete the 75 Hard challenge, participants must stick to the following criteria:
- Drink four litres of water per day
- Complete two 45-minute workouts per day, with one taking place outdoors
- Read 10 pages of non-fiction per day
- Follow a diet/nutrition plan suitable for your goals
- No cheat meals or alcohol
- Take a daily progress picture
Whilst the 75 Soft is an adjusted and more attainable challenge, with participants having to stick to the following criteria:
- Eat well and only drink alcohol socially
- Workout for 45 minutes per day, with one day of active recovery each week
- Drink three litres of water each day
- Read 10 pages of any book each day
A spokesperson from the health and fitness team at Bulk.com said: “In previous years, research claims only one in 10 (11 percent) people will stick to their resolutions for less than a month.
“However, with more long-term challenges arising, 2024 looks like the year for more sustainable self-improvement, as people are more determined to bounce back stronger.
“Health seems to take centre stage for many, with the top three most common resolutions revolving around eating better, losing weight, and getting fit.”
If you are considering taking on either the 75 hard or the 75 soft challenges, the fitness team at Bulk.com have also shared their advice on how you can successfully complete either.
“Whilst completing every task for 75 days could seem daunting, combining elements together can simplify the challenge, also known as habit stacking,” they explained.
“An example of habit stacking would be drinking water whilst reading, or taking a progress picture as soon as you wake up so that you don’t forget later in the day.
“For workouts, it is recommended you check the weather during the day to see when it is best to complete your workout. If you are restricted to the times of day you can complete the task, ensure you have suitable clothing,” they advised.
“One of the best pieces of advice is if you can find someone else, whether it is a partner, family member or a friend, who is completing the same challenge. This way you can go through the journey together whilst motivating each other.”
