Eat Clean, Train Hard
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- September 9, 2025
The phrase “Eat Clean, Train Hard” might sound like a motivational cliché—but it’s built on solid ground. When your nutrition supports your training and your training pushes your limits, progress is inevitable.
Eating clean isn’t about being perfect—it’s about making consistent choices that fuel your body, enhance performance, and support recovery. Combined with a focused, challenging training program, the results speak for themselves.
What Does Eating Clean Really Mean?
- Whole Foods First: Prioritise minimally processed foods—lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats.
- Hydration Matters: Water supports digestion, energy, and performance.
- Consistency Over Perfection: Aim for an 80/20 approach—80% nutrient-dense foods, 20% flexibility.
Clean eating fuels harder sessions, improves energy, and helps build a strong, lean body.
Train harder when your body is fuelled right.
Training Hard: What It Looks Like
Training hard isn’t about going to failure every session. It means:
- Progressive Overload: Increasing intensity, weight, reps, or complexity over time.
- Consistency: Showing up, even when it’s not convenient.
- Effort: Challenging yourself physically and mentally.
- Recovery: Prioritising sleep, mobility, and rest to support gains.
Mixing resistance training with metabolic conditioning (HIIT, sled pushes, circuits) creates a powerful combination for building muscle and burning fat.
How to Align Your Food and Training
- Pre-Workout: Eat a mix of carbs and protein 60–90 mins before training.
- Post-Workout: Prioritise protein and carbs within 60 minutes of finishing.
- Track Key Metrics: Energy, performance, mood, and recovery—not just the scale.
The cleaner you eat, the more clearly your training will show its effects—and vice versa.
Train hard. Eat smart. Repeat.
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Richard Branson is a fitness and wellbeing enthusiast with a passion for HYROX, cycling, and technology. He shares insights at the intersection of performance, wellbeing, and innovation.
