Weight loss has become a major issue globally, there are now many different means of losing weight. Some users workout incessantly while other use supplements like pills, herbal extracts, fat burners, thermogens.
The point is to keep oneself motivated and inspired, many individuals have been found to use social media as a means of tracking their fitness progress.
This is done by posting regular pictures of oneself over the course of a couple of weeks when an individual decides to start using either a workout or diet plan. Research has shown that is an extremely potent means of sticking to a schedule because it involves a lot of social interaction, approval and validation.
About Rich Piana Challenge
The Rich Piana weight loss challenge is part of an annual series of events where individuals are encouraged to come forward and post pictures of themselves working out and sculpting their physiques over a duration of 12 weeks.
It essentially requires users to stick to a physical regime wherein they workout daily and post their daily physical development online. After the duration of the contest winners will be chosen on the basis of the best body and will be awarded a series of rewards.
The Rules
The challenge is not really difficult to comprehend, one can follow the prescribed instructions which include:
- For the first six weeks of the challenge, the aim is to get shredded. This entails users losing their excess body fat and focus solely on the development of lean body muscle. During this phase the aim is to obtain good vascularity and muscles that are lean and completely fat free.
- For the next six months the primary focus of the Rich Piana weight loss challenge is to increase muscle mass and look bulked. This means that users should focus on a protein heavy diet which allows them to greatly enhance their overall muscle content.
How To Participate in the Rich Piana Challenge
- A suitable location should be used for taking the photographs, this essentially means that users should be participating in the challenge only if they have a stable and regular internet connection
- The lighting in the photograph should be bright and illuminating.
- The same lighting system or level of illumination should be present in every photograph.
- A current newspaper which shows the date of that particular day should in the user's hand while taking the photograph.
- It should cover the entire body of the participant.
- For participation details, users can visit the website between the 15th and 22nd of february. This is when the actual event begins.
Rich Piana Challenge Prizes
There are three key prizes that will be distributed amongst the participants.
- 1 st Place: this reward includes an all inclusive flight to Tampa, FL to spend the day with Rich, meeting athletes, eating, visiting the 5% warehouse to pick out any apparel/supplements of the user's choice. Individuals will also get a chance to head out with Rich and film a workout video at Powerhouse Gym in Tampa, FL.
- 2 nd Place: $500 Supplements & Apparel or Cash.
- 3 rd Place: $250 Supplements & Apparel or Cash
