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

1. Clean heavy two times a week

2. Snatch heavy two times a week

This article was published on September 26, 2022 and now re-published by us