What is the 61 Hard Challenge by Go Primal?

Are you ready to unlock your full potential and redefine your limits? The 61 Hard Challenge by Go Primal is here to inspire and transform your life. This 61-day journey is about more than just fitness; it’s a holistic approach to becoming stronger, healthier, and more disciplined—inside and out.

The Core Idea of the 61 Hard Challenge

The 61 Hard Challenge invites participants to embrace discipline by committing to hard tasks every day for 61 days. Designed by Go Primal, this challenge focuses on cultivating habits that lead to long-term personal growth and peak performance.

Why 61 days? Research shows it takes approximately two months to establish new habits. This challenge provides a structured framework for those ready to make lasting lifestyle changes.

The Six Pillars of the 61 Hard Challenge

To ensure balanced development, the challenge is built around six essential pillars:

1. Get Quality Sleep

• Aim for 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep nightly.

• Sleep is the foundation for recovery, mental clarity, and overall performance. Create a nighttime routine to optimize rest.

• No phone or screens 1h before bedtime. 2-3h before bedtime all screens should have blue light blocker or you can wear blue-green blocker glasses.

• Write down before going to bed, anything that you need to  do next day. 

   

• Sunlight viewing first thing in the morning when waking up.
• No caffeine 6-8h before going to bed.

• Magnesium-Zinc supp is optional.

2. Stay Hydrated

• Consume 2 liters of water daily. At least 1L  extra while training

• Incorporate Go Primal’s hydration line (HydraForce, HydraEnergy, Hydrate) to maintain electrolyte balance (optional). Hydrate for any part of the day, HydraForce: if you do short sessions(less than 90mins), more than 90mins (HydraEnergy).

3. Eat Healthy

• Focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods.

• Balance macronutrients to fuel your body effectively. Go Primal’s Hydro Whey Protein can help you meet your daily protein goals.

• Avoid as much as possible, ultra processed foods.

4. Build Meaningful Relationships

• Dedicate time to connecting with friends and loved ones.

• Strengthen your mental health by nurturing genuine, supportive relationships.

• Engage in meaningful conversations that go beyond small talk.

5. Do Hard Things

• Commit to push yourself to do something challenging, your week should include:

  • Strength Sessions: Build muscle and power.

  • Sprints or High-Intensity Workout: Push your limits.

  • Endurance/medium intensity Session: Enhance stamina.

  • Zone 2 Training: Improve aerobic capacity.

  • Mental challenge: learn, read, write , speak, etc..

• We want you to lift heavy stuff, increase your work capacity and improve your VO2Max. And don't forget to also challenge your mind with something difficult.

Embrace Discipline and Growth

• Track your daily progress.

• Hold yourself accountable by consistently completing each pillar.

Why Take on the 61 Hard Challenge?

The challenge is not about perfection—it’s about progress. Here’s why you should join:

• Develop Mental Toughness: Push through challenges and cultivate resilience.

• Achieve Holistic Health: Improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

• Create Long-Term Habits: Build sustainable habits that empower your life.

• Join a Community: Be part of the GoPrimal family, where you’ll find support and inspiration every step of the way.

How to Get Started

1. Each day, complete tasks under each of the six pillars.

2. Download the 61 Hard Challenge tracker to log your achievements.

3. Post a screenshot of the tracker to your Instagram story to share your weekly progress.

4.  Mark with an X the tasks you’ve completed. Every X gives you 1 point. At the end of the week, add all of your points to get your total score. The maximum you can get is 77 points each week.

5. Tag @goprimal.eu and use the hashtag #GO61HARD when sharing your progress. 

The tracker goal is to keep you accountable of what you do every day.    

Real Results from Real People

Participants of the 61 Hard Challenge have reported:

• Increased energy and focus.

• Better sleep quality and recovery.

• Enhanced physical performance.

• Stronger relationships and a positive mindset.

Are You Ready?

The 61 Hard Challenge isn’t easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is. Commit to the journey, and you’ll emerge stronger, healthier, and more disciplined.

Take the first step today. Download the guide and start your transformation with Go Primal.