75 Strong Resources

Downloadable and Printable 75 Strong Checklist and Journal

• Free Printable 75 Day Challenge Checklist and Daily Journal with purchase any purchase of the book 75 Strong

Tools

• Basal Metabolic Rate Calories Calculator

Alternatives to 75 Day Challenges

• The 75 Soft Challenge
• Online 10 Day Meditation Course via YogiLabs

Recommended Reading

• Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn
• Weightlifting and Mobility: “Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance” by Kelly Starrett
• Functional Fitness: The free daily workout at Crossfit.com accompanied by the free Crossfit Level I trainer handbook, downloadable at Crossfit.com
• Calisthenics: “Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength” by Steven Low
• Suspension Training: Use the free training resources available through TRX and Monkii

List of Research Cited in 75 Strong

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