Comedian and TV presenter Paddy McGuinness has shared his top fitness advice after undergoing a dramatic body transformation, ditching his 'dad bod' for a six-pack through the controversial 75 Hard challenge. The 52-year-old, who has three children with ex-wife Christine, admitted he 'smashed himself to pieces' in the first two weeks of the programme.
Speaking on the Scott Mills Breakfast Show, McGuinness warned against overdoing it at the start. 'The best advice if you're doing a challenge like that is, don't do too much straight away,' he said. The 75 Hard method requires two 45-minute workouts daily, one outdoors, plus a strict diet and other rules. McGuinness said he struggled initially: 'I literally couldn't get out of bed, my limbs were aching.'
The Bolton-born star turned to the viral trend out of boredom and used his recent Children In Need cycling challenge—which raised £9 million—as motivation. 'I thought, I'd love to do something again, really out of my comfort zone,' he explained. 'It's so good for your mind and resilience.'
McGuinness overhauled his diet, cutting out cakes, biscuits and beer after a two-month binge. He shared before-and-after photos on social media, stunning fans with his ripped abs. 'It really is incredible what can be achieved in such a short period of time… if you've got the willpower,' he said.
However, experts caution that the military-style programme, created by American entrepreneur Andy Frisella, is not for everyone and can lead to burnout or injury. McGuinness acknowledged this, adding: 'If you've got even an ounce of willpower, why not give something a whirl?'
