Pretty cool series. Congrats on all of your success (medals, businesses, and mostly, fatherhood) and best wishes on your future ventures, sir. Thanks again for the memories!
I absolutely LOVE these ask and answer videos. Mat's answers to each question are interesting and also super helpful and informative. Every time I watch one of these it's cool to hear about some of the behind the scenes stuff.
Mat you are the man. I am 10 months sober and took me until a month ago to realize that you can know you are an alcoholic at 17 like you knew. But your dedication to your craft made me take accountability and realize I needed to become a master at my work. You have inspiring focus and work ethic. Congrats on your baby
Mat is such a humble guy to be able to sit down and answer questions from his fans. It’s not everyday you see top tier athletes taking their own time to answer random questions.
Thank you Mat for taking the time and answering questions. You are an amazing human and I miss watching you compete, you were just on a while other level. Your mindset is admirable! I love how much you love your family!❤
These Q&As sooooo freaking good! Mat has so many cool experiences to share and his storytelling capability and intelligence keep it super engaging! like I love that he was the best to ever do it, w/ a maniacal work ethic, but he’s also the kind of guy you could have an fun meal or coffee with
Love the Q/A format I normally listen to these videos on my long runs! Please tell us all the competitive talking that went on in the trenches of comp!😂😂😂
Mat, it was such an awesome experience to meet you and the HWPO team and getting to try one of your classic 40 min workouts. I look forward to the day when I can experience what you felt after going unbroken on the pegboard at the 2018 games, hopefully I can match your metaphor that you described as well hahaha.
I love listening to Mat’s mindset around training and competition. Join the HWPO training crew and you can this and more from Mat and the other HWPO coaches in daily workout breakdowns and monthly member calls.
Go now and train for Hyrox and win the world championship! We all know you can do it but these guys in Hyrox think they can’t be beaten by CrossFit athletes and I would love to see you put a good ole Mat Fraser whoopin on these guys! DO IT! WE ALL WANT TO SEE IT ATLEAST ONCE!
If someone doesn't train for Hyrox, they won't win a Hyrox, simple as that. If he trains for it, then at that point he's a Hyrox athlete. Keep in mind that no CF athlete has beat the 60 min mark (not even Rick, which is one of the best runners in the games), whilst on the last Hyrox major, all athletes in the elite went under the mark. The current times to be a world champion circle around 53min, you have to run the whole thing at 3:00/km... good luck with that.
I love Mat and I think he’s one of the greatest athletes of all time but his body and athletic background is perfect for CrossFit, and he would probably get crushed in hyrox. He’s very short and his neuromuscular + physiological adaptations (tendon strength, muscle lengths and patterning etc) are built for heavy weightlifting and CrossFit. I think if he trained for hyrox for a year or two he could potentially get into the top rankings but I highly doubt he’s coming anywhere close to a sub 55 minute pro hyrox.
Thanks for the answers! Now I know, that I need to put more work on breaking my mental barriers and grind the movement technique. After that, everything will go into places! 😄
Mat you help me in my workout routine, how to think and small thing i could change and so on and on, lov the video. keep em coming GOD Bless. and yes Fam Time is the best.
His mentality is just out of this world. The beach example and how the little stuff matters is out of this planet. Thats why he won 5x in a row. At the end of the day is basically who want it more. He did want it more than everyone else
Ufff muy buenos consejos , “el comentar la importancia del cuidado afuera (cuando no se entrena) “ Creo que se escucha muy maduro ahorita que está retirado , en el aspecto de cómo está consciente de la transición al retiro , pero que siga activo , es de gran motivación 🙏🏻
really enjoyed this video . thank you . Can you share more of how sammy contributed to the team effort and whole success as a couple , others might not understand and appreciate the commitment. . how is your protein powder company doing ? It is a real pleasure to hear your joy of fatherhood and as a family team to explore the the new adventure with your daughter. wonderful to hear you are looking at the quiet hobbies that have been sitting on the back burner. Have you visited with tia - claire, since their new family addition ? You reminded me of DR franco columbo with your dedication to success and giving back . Your video answered beautifully , how things are going up north , gratitude.
Dang, how many athletes at Mat's level does content like this? This is awesome. Also, how bad*ss is that background. Just perfectly centered surrounded by heavy stuff. Literally king of the gym.
It would be awesome to see you competing at Hyrox against the likes of Lance Armstrong, Craig ‘Crowie’ Alexander (3x Ironman World Champion), etc… #legends.- Of course, you’re not in the same age group as those guys, but as a fan it’s awesome to see endurance athletes, triathletes, and cyclists mixing it up with the strength athlete/ CrossFit legends.
You've mentioned that you smoked a lot when you were younger. Could you tell if this had a noticeable impact on your aerobic potential even long after quitting?
Men and Women achieve 95% to 100% of their physical strength and speed in their late teenage years and mid twenties. Through your early forties, with safe training and thoughtful nutrition and rest, men and women can maintain high levels of strength and conditioning. Beyond our mid forties we experience a natural depletion of our strength and recovery capabilities. CF athletes have opted to use performance pharmaceuticals in the never ending pursuit of achieving personal records, minimizing the natural effects of aging, and decieve themselves into thinking that they can maintain their highly muscled physiques and heavy and high volume training well into their 40's and beyond. Father and Mother Time will leave CF athletes disillusioned and depleted from years of unsafe training protocols and drug use for performance and recovery. The athletes are amazing but the CF corporate structure has prioritized profits over people's health and continues to propagate a training philosophy that was flawed from it's inception. The only reasonable and health preserving path forward is for athletes to take control and create a safe and challenging competitive structure that keeps their best interests front and center. CF HQ hasn't done it and won't do it. All my best.
What happened with your Nike deal? Obviously relationships end and new opportunities present themselves, but I’d love to know more about the journey from start to finish, and also your new deal with While On Earth 🙂
CF isn't fitness. The athletes are amazing, all due respect. True fitness doesn't injure you and leave you diminished and depleted as you age. The performance pharmaceuticals that CF athletes use to work harder, lift heavier, and move faster will scar your health despite the false claims of "safe" designer PEDs and no impact cycling protocols. Nothing in exercise science today tells us that CF athletes will avoid the debilitating outcomes that have plagued extreme strength and endurance athletes for DECADES. The recognition, personal records, and trophies will fade and the ravages of unsafe training protocols will leave you injured and diminished in your 50's, 60's, and beyond. All my best.
I used to follow crossfit when mat was at his peak. I haven't looked at a single short or clip in many years. Wow has he changed in look. more proof just how much gear changes your body lol
Mat, Read the questions! Some of us listen to this while doing other things.
Thank you for the feedback!
😂same!😊
I could listen to Mat talk all day, he is so interesting, intelligent and down to earth. Can’t wait for the next episode!
Agree 💯
Pretty cool series. Congrats on all of your success (medals, businesses, and mostly, fatherhood) and best wishes on your future ventures, sir. Thanks again for the memories!
I absolutely LOVE these ask and answer videos. Mat's answers to each question are interesting and also super helpful and informative. Every time I watch one of these it's cool to hear about some of the behind the scenes stuff.
Listening Mat is like a workout for the mind.
Every word he says is filled with enthusiasm, wisdom, and passion. It’s truly stunning.
Champ.
Totally agree! Matt’s down-to-earth vibe is what makes him so inspiring. Hard work and humility all the way!
Mat is a great story teller he keeps you engaged the whole time when he tells a story. Let listening to everything he puts out!
Thoroughly enjoyed this Q&A and really glad to have met you in person a few years back. Still truly humble and down to earth.
Mat you are the man. I am 10 months sober and took me until a month ago to realize that you can know you are an alcoholic at 17 like you knew. But your dedication to your craft made me take accountability and realize I needed to become a master at my work. You have inspiring focus and work ethic. Congrats on your baby
❤keep up the great work!😊 Now YOU are an inspiration to others! God bless you!😊
Can't wait for another episode - you are amazing and so fun to listen to! 👏🙌
Mat is such a humble guy to be able to sit down and answer questions from his fans. It’s not everyday you see top tier athletes taking their own time to answer random questions.
I always cheered for Vellner! He is awesome !
It’s great you giving a space for these questions
Thank you Mat for taking the time and answering questions. You are an amazing human and I miss watching you compete, you were just on a while other level. Your mindset is admirable! I love how much you love your family!❤
Huge fan of this Q&A format! Great insight to hear from one of the most influential athletes in CrossFit
By far one of my favorite videos out so far. Worth a listen 😂✊🏼
What a great great format … thank you for being open and relaxed … a hero
Loved hearing these questions-so cool to get his insights. Always learning something new from the GOAT!
These Q&As sooooo freaking good! Mat has so many cool experiences to share and his storytelling capability and intelligence keep it super engaging! like I love that he was the best to ever do it, w/ a maniacal work ethic, but he’s also the kind of guy you could have an fun meal or coffee with
Thank you for sharing! It's always interesting learning the mindset and direction people take to reach the pinnacle of what they do.
down to earth & so inspiring. amazing! love this format.
Love the Q/A format I normally listen to these videos on my long runs! Please tell us all the competitive talking that went on in the trenches of comp!😂😂😂
It’s so interesting to learn what’s going through the mind of a champion. Would love to see more content like this.
Love listening to Matt ! Such an inspiration!
Mat, it was such an awesome experience to meet you and the HWPO team and getting to try one of your classic 40 min workouts. I look forward to the day when I can experience what you felt after going unbroken on the pegboard at the 2018 games, hopefully I can match your metaphor that you described as well hahaha.
I love listening to Mat’s mindset around training and competition. Join the HWPO training crew and you can this and more from Mat and the other HWPO coaches in daily workout breakdowns and monthly member calls.
A Q&A with Mat is always so interesting to watch, little nuggets of info!!
The factor of the humid dirty air on that Marathon row is something I'd never thought of... Great content, thanks for sharing!
Listening to Mat’s mindset and the backstory behind the games is always fun.
Go now and train for Hyrox and win the world championship! We all know you can do it but these guys in Hyrox think they can’t be beaten by CrossFit athletes and I would love to see you put a good ole Mat Fraser whoopin on these guys! DO IT! WE ALL WANT TO SEE IT ATLEAST ONCE!
If someone doesn't train for Hyrox, they won't win a Hyrox, simple as that. If he trains for it, then at that point he's a Hyrox athlete. Keep in mind that no CF athlete has beat the 60 min mark (not even Rick, which is one of the best runners in the games), whilst on the last Hyrox major, all athletes in the elite went under the mark. The current times to be a world champion circle around 53min, you have to run the whole thing at 3:00/km... good luck with that.
I love Mat and I think he’s one of the greatest athletes of all time but his body and athletic background is perfect for CrossFit, and he would probably get crushed in hyrox. He’s very short and his neuromuscular + physiological adaptations (tendon strength, muscle lengths and patterning etc) are built for heavy weightlifting and CrossFit. I think if he trained for hyrox for a year or two he could potentially get into the top rankings but I highly doubt he’s coming anywhere close to a sub 55 minute pro hyrox.
I can hear you talk all day. Some high level intelligence.
UFF! THAT RESPONSE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SEEING YOU IN HYROX IS EXCITING😃
Loved the mention of Vellner as the athlete to put an eye on. Pat has been always there.
His honesty is reassuraning even if you are the greatest in crossfit. Stay true to yourself and be humble.
I appreciate these videos! If ya'll want to catch more of Mat speaking, join the HWPO crew and watch the Monthly member calls on the Circle App!!!
Matt, I love this series.
So down to earth and relatable!
I’m a new HWPO Training ambassador, can’t wait to get started and be part of the family
The tamper info is the best! Some people overlook this aspect.
Always love a good Q&A!
Love it! #hwpo happy to be part of the program and a new ambassador
Loving getting to know you Mat! Your an awesome person all round!!
Thanks for the answers!
Now I know, that I need to put more work on breaking my mental barriers and grind the movement technique. After that, everything will go into places! 😄
Mat you help me in my workout routine, how to think and small thing i could change and so on and on, lov the video. keep em coming GOD Bless.
and yes Fam Time is the best.
So much Knowledge here Love it.
His mentality is just out of this world. The beach example and how the little stuff matters is out of this planet. Thats why he won 5x in a row. At the end of the day is basically who want it more. He did want it more than everyone else
Loved the "have you ever crapped you pants in a workout" question.
More of these please 👏
27:30 that he lays these out as unknown possibilities our and believes them is why he’s a champion in the sport.
Ufff muy buenos consejos , “el comentar la importancia del cuidado afuera (cuando no se entrena) “
Creo que se escucha muy maduro ahorita que está retirado , en el aspecto de cómo está consciente de la transición al retiro , pero que siga activo , es de gran motivación 🙏🏻
I’m so excited about this
i miss you in competition Mat! Please go for Hyrox! :-) Love from germany
hyrox ? for what ? ru drunk
Thank you for sharing ! 🔥
Thanks for answering!
The GOAT! 💪🏻
Mat is the all...dude, have another kid or two and appreciate your wife's complete sacrifice. I appreciate your transparency on cost v$ benefit.
really enjoyed this video . thank you . Can you share more of how sammy contributed to the team effort and whole success as a couple , others might not understand and appreciate the commitment. . how is your protein powder company doing ? It is a real pleasure to hear your joy of fatherhood and as a family team to explore the the new adventure with your daughter. wonderful to hear you are looking at the quiet hobbies that have been sitting on the back burner. Have you visited with tia - claire, since their new family addition ? You reminded me of DR franco columbo with your dedication to success and giving back . Your video answered beautifully , how things are going up north , gratitude.
Okay that’s so cool you were working in Alberta! I had no idea, that’s where I live 🥳
Dang, how many athletes at Mat's level does content like this? This is awesome. Also, how bad*ss is that background. Just perfectly centered surrounded by heavy stuff. Literally king of the gym.
Damn great vid
It would be awesome to see you competing at Hyrox against the likes of Lance Armstrong, Craig ‘Crowie’ Alexander (3x Ironman World Champion), etc… #legends.- Of course, you’re not in the same age group as those guys, but as a fan it’s awesome to see endurance athletes, triathletes, and cyclists mixing it up with the strength athlete/ CrossFit legends.
What’s the most sore from a workout you’ve ever been? What was the workout?
And just few weeks later, he is IN for an Hyrox, Hyrox las Vegas!
I still think for question one if Noah Ohlsen was able to get his head game together he’d have challenged even more than he did
Hard Work Pays Off
You've mentioned that you smoked a lot when you were younger. Could you tell if this had a noticeable impact on your aerobic potential even long after quitting?
Men and Women achieve 95% to 100% of their physical strength and speed in their late teenage years and mid twenties.
Through your early forties, with safe training and thoughtful nutrition and rest, men and women can maintain high levels of strength and conditioning.
Beyond our mid forties we experience a natural depletion of our strength and recovery capabilities.
CF athletes have opted to use performance pharmaceuticals in the never ending pursuit of achieving personal records, minimizing the natural effects of aging, and decieve themselves into thinking that they can maintain their highly muscled physiques and heavy and high volume training well into their 40's and beyond.
Father and Mother Time will leave CF athletes disillusioned and depleted from years of unsafe training protocols and drug use for performance and recovery.
The athletes are amazing but the CF corporate structure has prioritized profits over people's health and continues to propagate a training philosophy that was flawed from it's inception.
The only reasonable and health preserving path forward is for athletes to take control and create a safe and challenging competitive structure that keeps their best interests front and center.
CF HQ hasn't done it and won't do it.
All my best.
Time stamps?
Would you consider developing your own fitness competition?
GOAT!
which watch is he wearing?
Cool one!
Yeah!!!!
Australia 100% best breakfasts!
👏🙏
I always got Cody A. very high in the fav ones, unfortunately he got strong only at the end of his CF career
If CrossFit was in the next Olympics would representing the USA be enough to get you to compete again seriously?
What event at the games did you have the most self doubt? Like there’s no way I can win this?
Probably wrong to ask this but would Mal be able to come back
What did okeefe even do?
Securing and dealing with sponsorship deals like the nike deal. Again the carrot to his stick.
What happened with your Nike deal? Obviously relationships end and new opportunities present themselves, but I’d love to know more about the journey from start to finish, and also your new deal with While On Earth 🙂
He is the co-founder of While On Earth. I guess he wanted to own his own apparel.
Noah Olsen not the most challenging rival 👀
What did Okeef do?
Dealing with the business side. Sponsors and brand deals
I think I read it in his book - could be wrong - but I think some of his contracts were written to be sooo much more if he one so many in a row…
Do you think it was from all the sugar snacks you crammed in? Snickers and such. Maybe that kept you from being a diabetic... lol
CF isn't fitness. The athletes are amazing, all due respect. True fitness doesn't injure you and leave you diminished and depleted as you age.
The performance pharmaceuticals that CF athletes use to work harder, lift heavier, and move faster will scar your health despite the false claims of "safe" designer PEDs and no impact cycling protocols.
Nothing in exercise science today tells us that CF athletes will avoid the debilitating outcomes that have plagued extreme strength and endurance athletes for DECADES.
The recognition, personal records, and trophies will fade and the ravages of unsafe training protocols will leave you injured and diminished in your 50's, 60's, and beyond.
All my best.
Are you still friends with Tia and Shane?
Throwing up before a workout? That is pretty extreme to be in the zone
😍
Did Matt just say semi athletes are intermediate? Lmao
I used to follow crossfit when mat was at his peak. I haven't looked at a single short or clip in many years. Wow has he changed in look. more proof just how much gear changes your body lol
He isn’t training at a high
Level anymore so of course he isn’t going to lol the same
Looking small
you gotta get rid of that obnoxious sound whenever you curse. Let the F-bombs flow man!
CrossFit is dying. Another 5 years and the crowd has moved on.
CrossFit as methodology will never die. CrossFit HQ might die but we don’t really care. No one does after this year Games.
This is inspiring!👏 @hwpotraining
I always cheered for Vellner! He is awesome !
It’s great you giving a space for these questions