RICH FRONING
Age: 28
Height: 1.75m
Weight: 91kg
Achievements: CrossFit Games champion 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
We’ve seen the likes of Dwayne Johnson and Kellan Lutz play Hercules onscreen, but for our money, the only modern mortal fit to portray the legendary hero is Rich Froning. In July 2014, the former firefighter won the CrossFit Games title for the fourth year running, confirming his status as the fittest man on Earth.
It’s a feat he had to work hard to accomplish. At his first attempt, in 2010, he came unstuck on the rope climb during the final event and missed out on first place. Since then, he has learned to prepare for any scenario, iron out every technical flaw and turn his few weaknesses into strengths. His secrets? Smart programming and heavy lifting.
Body moving
It’s 8am at London’s CrossFit Thames gym when Froning gets to work. He has barely got his feet on the ground after a long-haul flight from his home in Tennessee, but already he’s going all-out
