The training and diet of 'Fittest Man on Earth' - Rich Froning
Rich Froning is nicknamed the "Fittest Man on Earth" after breaking four times in a row in the CrossFit Games competition. He has been champion 6 times in the fitness competition and holds this unique title.
Born on July 21, 1987 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, Rich Froning is a famous CrossFit athlete. You can never talk about CrossFit without mentioning the name of this American athlete.
In the morning the athlete eats bread, egg whites and a whole egg. At the snack, in the middle of the morning, he drinks a protein shake. At dinner, he prefers to eat broccoli, apples, steaks and sweet potatoes. He also loves to eat cereals. Rich is an unconditional fan of the intermittent diet.
Rich Froning’s Food to Eat
Protein Shakes
Bacon
Eggs
Egg Whites
Peanut Butter
Meats
Vegetables
Sweet Potatoes
Broccoli
Apples
Cereal
Rich Froning likes to exercise between 3-5 times a day, unlike other CrossFit athletes. Usually his training starts at 8 a.m. It starts with a rowing session or bike ride. At noon it's time for the Olympic elevator. The third training is to lift weights, squats and deadlifts.
"The human body is an incredible machine, but most people only get out of this machine what their mind allows them. In training, you hear your body. In the competition, you tell your body to shut up.", said Rich Froning.
Workout #1: It takes around 2 min. on/ 2 min. off each machine = 4 rounds
Cardio Row
Bike Erg
Ski Erg
Workout #2: 3 rounds total.
Warm-up: 1 min. On any cardio machine.
10 Single-arm standing shoulder presses
10 Suitcase Deadlifts
1 min. Plank
Partner Workout:
50 muscle-ups/handstand hold
50 Bench presses/ D-ball hold
50 D-ball throws/Dead hang
Workout #3
45 min. of intervals on Assault AirRunner
A Swimming Workout (2x per week)
Warm-up: 10x50m
Workout 4x250m
Post-workout: 2 rounds
100 kicks
6x25m swim. No breaks.
A CrossFit Afternoon Workout
5 rounds
30 GHB (glute-ham developer)
50 double unders
100-foot handstand walk
A Mountain Bike Workout
30 miles — approx. 2 hrs.
An Evening Workout
8×4 Snatch (225 lbs.) every 2 min
7×5 Power Clean (275 lbs.) every 1:45
Monday: Squats
Tuesday: Presses
Wednesday: Deadlifts
Thursday: Presses
Friday: Squats
Clean heavy two times a week
Snatch heavy two times a week
