{"id":718042,"date":"2026-04-10T11:58:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/718042\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:58:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:58:20","slug":"tackling-97-hard-challenge-after-conquering-75-hard-twice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/718042\/","title":{"rendered":"Tackling 97 Hard Challenge After Conquering 75 Hard Twice"},"content":{"rendered":"

After completing the 75 Hard challenge twice, actor Alaya F, 28, has taken on the 97 Hard challenge, which includes a mix of diet, lifestyle and mindfulness. \u201cI did 75 Hard twice last year. Clearly, that wasn\u2019t enough for me. Because I am doing it again. And because I am a strong believer in more is more, this time, I am doing it for 97 days,\u201d she noted in an Instagram post.<\/p>\n

The Jawaani Jaaneman actor continued, \u201cIt will last till July 9. I know I seem insane when I say that the 75 Hard completely changed my life. That\u2019s actually an understatement. This is what I am going to be doing for the next 97 days. Why 97? It\u2019s my birth year, and it\u2019s a number I really like.\u201d<\/p>\n

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She also apprised her followers about the 75 Hard challenge and how it is supposed to be done. \u201c75 Hard is a mental toughness challenge that\u2019s really about discipline<\/a><\/strong>, consistency, and showing up for yourself every single day, no matter what.\u201d<\/p>\n

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It includes these tasks that must be completed daily:<\/p>\n

*2 workouts a day, every single day (minimum 45 minutes each, and at least one of the two workouts has to be outdoors)
*Following a clean diet, daily, with zero cheat meals
*Zero alcohol
*Drinking 3.8 litres of water daily
*Reading a minimum of 10 pages of a non-fiction book, daily
*Taking a progress photo, daily
*I also add in a mandatory 15 minutes of mindfulness, daily
(Journaling, meditating, chanting, etc)<\/p>\n

\u201cBut here\u2019s the catch: if you miss even one tiny thing, you reset all the way back to day 1!! So read 9 pages instead of 10? back to day 1! Do both workouts indoors instead of one outdoors? Back to day 1. It\u2019s about showing up every single day, no matter what. So here we go! #97Hard all the way to 9\/7\u201d<\/p>\n

While Alaya F has taken things a notch higher by starting 97 Hard after already completing 75 Hard twice, it also opens up an important conversation around extreme fitness challenges.<\/p>\n

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\u201c75 Hard is a structured discipline program that includes strict daily rules<\/a><\/strong> like workouts, hydration, reading, and diet adherence. Extending it to 97 days means pushing both physical and mental limits even further,\u201d said consultant dietitian and fitness expert Garima Goyal.<\/p>\n

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From a professional lens, what stands out here is not just discipline, but sustainability. \u201cDoing such intense programs back-to-back requires strong recovery, adequate nutrition, and mental balance. Otherwise, it can easily lead to burnout, hormonal stress, or even injuries,\u201d said Goyal.<\/p>\n

These challenges often look very motivating on social media, but they are not one-size-fits-all, she contended. \u201cFor someone like Alaya, who likely has access to trainers, recovery<\/a><\/strong> protocols, and structured guidance, it can be manageable. But for the general population, blindly following such intense routines can do more harm than good,\u201d said Goyal.<\/p>\n

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The body doesn\u2019t transform only through intensity; it transforms through consistency, recovery, and nourishment. Without proper rest days and balanced nutrition, even the most disciplined routine can backfire, asserted Goyal.<\/p>\n

Discipline is powerful, but sustainability is smarter. \u201cInstead of chasing extreme challenges, building a routine you can follow long-term will always give better and safer results,\u201d emphasised Goyal.<\/p>\n

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DISCLAIMER:\u00a0This article is based on information from the public domain and\/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.<\/p>\n