{"id":239994,"date":"2026-01-15T20:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/239994\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T20:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:13:14","slug":"paddy-mcguinness-gives-away-ultimate-fitness-tip-after-jaw-dropping-body-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/239994\/","title":{"rendered":"Paddy McGuinness gives away ultimate fitness tip after jaw-dropping body transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paddy McGuinness has unveiled some seriously ripped abs after following a controversial new exercise regime, going from dad bod to ripped abs on a 75-day challenge\"paddy<\/p>\n

Paddy dramatically overhauled his lifestyle and the results are incredible(Image: WireImage)<\/p>\n

Comedian and TV favourite Paddy McGuinness<\/a> has given away some crucial advice to fans impressed by his recent body transformation. The star shook off his ‘dad bod’ and is now rocking a six pack after following the controversial 75 day weight loss challenge, admitting he \u2018smashed himself to pieces\u2019 in the process.<\/p>\n

The funnyman, 52, who shares three children with ex-wife Christine<\/a>, revealed that he had taken on the viral, military-style fitness philosophy, which its critics warn is a ‘recipe for burnout and injury\u2019 – stunning them with his honed physique.<\/p>\n

The 75 Hard exercise method,<\/a> a military-style programme combining exercise, diet and rigid self-discipline, certainly gives impressive results – but experts have a word of caution, claiming it\u2019s not right for everyone – and requires people to strictly following some seemingly arbitrary rules.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Stacey Solomon swears by \u2018life-saving\u2019 handheld steamer to get sinks squeaky clean<\/a>\"paddy<\/p>\n

Paddy piled on the pounds with sweet treats and beer(Image: Instagram\/ @paddymcguinness)<\/p>\n

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But fans were stunned to see his body transformation(Image: Instagram\/ @paddymcguinness)<\/p>\n

Paddy, appearing on the Scott Mills <\/a>Breakfast Show on Wednesday morning, admitted that the programme put his body into such a state of shock that he found it difficult to get up in the morning.<\/p>\n

The buff star told listeners, \u201cThe best advice if you’re doing a challenge like that is, don’t do too much straight away.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 75 is two training sessions a day, 45 minutes each, one’s got to be outdoors, one’s got to be indoors. Indoors can be yoga, it doesn’t have to be a gym. Outdoors can be a nice hike or whatever, it’s just about getting yourself out and doing it.\u201d<\/p>\n

‘I [smashed myself to pieces] for the first two weeks and I literally couldn’t get out of bed, my limbs were aching and everything else, so I just started training a bit different.’<\/p>\n

The Bolton native admitted that he turned to the viral trend out of boredom, and used his recent Children In Need challenge – during which he raised \u00a39million for charity<\/a> by cycling five days across the UK on a customised 1970s children’s bike – to motivate him during the tough times.<\/p>\n

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Paddy launched himself into the gruelling programme out of boredom(Image: paddymcguinness\/Instagram)<\/p>\n

He said: ‘When I did the Children In Need<\/a> challenge it was so physically exerting. I used to think, “how did I do that? How did I manage that challenge?” And I thought right, I’d love to do something again, really out of my comfort zone, and that’s what I did.<\/p>\n

\u201c’I had a bit of free time for a month and a half and I thought I’m gonna do it. I really enjoyed it. It’s so good for your mind and resilience. It was brilliant.\u201d<\/p>\n

The controversial, high-intensity exercise method was created in 2019 byAmerican entrepreneur Andy Frisella. It follows five essential elements: following a non-specified but ‘clean’ diet with no cheat days; drinking at least 3.79 litres of water a day; completing two 45-minute workouts daily \u2013 one of which must be outdoors; reading 10 pages of a non-fiction book and taking daily progress pictures.<\/p>\n

If you fail to follow just one of these rules in any way, you have to go back to the start. Alcohol is also an absolute no-go, as are ‘cheat meals’, and participants can\u2019t alter any element of the programme to make it easier.<\/p>\n

For Paddy, it meant ditching a two-month binge-eating habit that saw him stuffing himself with cakes and biscuits, washed down with beer, admitting he \u2018couldn\u2019t believe how much he\u2019d let himself go\u2019.<\/p>\n

Fans were stunned when the TV star showed off his ripped abs with a before and after pic on social media. Describing the results as ‘amazing’ he said, \u201cIt really is incredible what can be achieved in such a short period of time\u2026 if you’ve got the willpower.\u201d<\/p>\n

Admitting not everyone might have it in them to follow the 75 Hard programme, he added, \u201cIf you’ve got even an ounce of willpower, why not give something a whirl?\u201d<\/p>\n

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