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August 9, 2026
The best way to follow the 75 Hard Challenge in Notion is to build a single dashboard that tracks all five daily tasks — using embeddable widgets for water intake, habits, and reading time alongside a Notion database for workout logs. Blocs widgets let you do this entirely inside Notion, no separate app required. The setup takes under 10 minutes and works on any Notion plan.
75 Hard is a 75-day mental toughness program created by entrepreneur Andy Frisella. Every day you must complete five non-negotiable tasks: two 45-minute workouts (one must be outdoors), follow a chosen diet with zero alcohol or cheat meals, drink 1 gallon (3.7 litres) of water, read 10 pages of a non-fiction or self-improvement book, and take a daily progress photo. No modifications. No missed days. If you slip on any single task, you restart from day 1 — no exceptions.
According to Andy Frisella's official program page, 75 Hard is explicitly not a fitness program — it is a "mental toughness program" designed to build discipline, self-confidence, and resilience. The physical results are a side effect of the mental work.
Most people juggling a separate fitness app, a hydration app, and a habit app end up with context-switching fatigue. When your tracking is fragmented, it's easy to "forget" a check-in and quietly let a task slide. Notion lets you centralise everything — and with embeddable widgets, you don't need to build complex databases for every single metric.
The practical advantages of a Notion-based 75 Hard tracker:
Here is a step-by-step Notion setup that covers every daily 75 Hard requirement. The whole thing can be built on Notion's free plan.
In Notion, create a new page and title it "75 Hard – Day [1]". Use a callout block at the top to display your start date and current day number. You'll update this manually each morning, or use a linked database formula to auto-calculate it.
The 75 Hard water rule (1 gallon / ~3.7 litres per day) is one of the most commonly failed tasks. Tracking it visually helps. In your Notion page, type /embed, paste https://blocs.me/water-tracker, and press Enter. The widget renders inline and lets you tap to log glasses throughout the day.
You can learn more about embedding the water tracker in Notion here. The free tier supports daily logging with default cup sizes. If you want to customise your goal to exactly 1 gallon or use litres, that's a Blocs Pro setting.
The habit tracker is your primary daily check-in tool. Embed it using https://blocs.me/habit-tracker and set up habits for: Workout 1, Workout 2 (outdoor), Diet followed, Progress photo taken, and 10 pages read. Each day you tap the circles to mark completion. The widget shows your current streak — a powerful visual motivator when you're on day 50.
See the full guide to tracking habits in Notion for tips on setting up streaks and categories.
Ten pages of non-fiction takes most people 15-25 minutes. Embedding the Blocs Pomodoro timer on your dashboard gives you a dedicated focus block for your reading session. Embed it with https://blocs.me/pomodoro. The free version supports standard 25-minute sessions.
Below your widgets, add a Notion database (table view) with columns: Date, Workout 1 (type + duration), Workout 2 – Outdoor (type + duration), Notes. Filter it by the current week to keep the view clean. This gives you a historical record you can look back on after 75 days.
Create a simple toggle block labelled "Today's Diet Log". Inside, add a text block where you note what you ate and confirm you stayed on protocol. This doesn't need to be a full food diary — just enough to hold yourself accountable.
In the Notion page, add a checkbox labelled "Progress photo taken". Alternatively, use the habit tracker for this. If you use Notion's reminder feature (type @remind), you can get a daily ping to your inbox or mobile app as a prompt.
The core 75 Hard tracking stack — water tracker, habit tracker, and Pomodoro timer — is available on the Blocs free tier with no sign-up required. For most users starting 75 Hard, the free widgets cover everything they need.
| Feature | Free | Blocs Pro ($17 one-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Water tracker (default cup size) | Yes | Yes + custom goal (1 gallon) |
| Habit tracker (up to 3 habits) | Yes | Yes + unlimited habits |
| Pomodoro timer (25/5 default) | Yes | Yes + custom durations |
| Weekly/monthly analytics and streaks | No | Yes |
| Progress bar widget | No | Yes — great for day 1–75 progress |
| Countdown timer (days left in challenge) | No | Yes |
| Cloud sync across devices | No | Yes |
| Theme customisation | No | Yes |
Blocs Pro is a one-time payment of $17 — not a subscription. If you want to embed a countdown timer showing days remaining in your 75-day run, or a visual progress bar tracking how far through the challenge you are, those Pro widgets add a satisfying layer of motivation to your dashboard. See full pricing details here.
Yes — according to the official 75 Hard rules, missing any single daily task on any of the 75 days means restarting from day 1. There are no partial credit days and no modifications. This is by design: the restart rule is what makes the program a mental toughness test rather than a general wellness routine.
You don't need a template — the setup described above builds everything from scratch in under 10 minutes. The advantage of building your own is that it matches your exact diet protocol, workout preferences, and daily routine rather than forcing you into someone else's structure.
Yes. Notion's iOS and Android apps render embedded widgets. The Blocs water tracker, habit tracker, and Pomodoro timer all work in mobile Notion. Log your water at the gym, tick off habits on the go, and view your streak from anywhere.
The free Blocs water tracker uses default cup sizes. With Blocs Pro, you can set a custom daily water goal in the unit of your choice, so you can target exactly 3.78 litres (1 US gallon) or whatever your metric equivalent is. The water intake tracker guide covers customisation options.
Yes — the Blocs progress bar widget is ideal for this. Set it to track days 1 through 75 and embed it at the top of your dashboard. It's a Pro widget, available as part of the one-time $17 Blocs Pro upgrade.
75 Hard doesn't prescribe a specific diet — it requires you to follow a diet of your choice with no alcohol, no cheat meals. A simple Notion toggle block or database with a "Diet followed: Yes/No" checkbox and a notes field is usually enough. The habit tracker can also serve as your daily diet compliance check-in.
You have everything you need to track all five 75 Hard tasks inside Notion. The free Blocs widgets — water tracker, habit tracker, and Pomodoro timer — cover the core of your daily check-ins without any sign-up or cost. If you want the full dashboard experience with a countdown timer, progress bar, analytics, and cloud sync, Blocs Pro is a one-time $17.
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