What Years of CrossFit Really Do to You—From 5-Time Champ Mat Fraser

Five-time CrossFit Games champion Mat Fraser talks about the demands of elite training, why he didn’t stay at peak fitness all year, and the difficult adjustment to retirement. He also shares how he trains now and why he’s returning to competition.

In this episode:

00:00 Mat Fraser interview highlights 05:31 When Mat chooses to push through pain 11:23 How hard should you train? 19:01 Why Mat saved his squat max for the Games 22:34 Elite competition vs. everyday fitness 29:39 Mat’s difficult transition to retirement 36:31 How Mat trains now 45:40 Why Mat wants to compete again 50:10 Mat’s 15-minute workout and go-to meal

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