Mat Fraser Is Back—and Admits Retirement Was Hard
Five-time CrossFit Games champion and while on earth co-founder 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.
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In this episode:
00:00 Matt 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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