Broken to Best: Catching Up with the Fittest Man in History
Спорт
Mat sits down with his manager and long time friend, Matt O'Keefe, to catch up on life after retiring from competition, and reflect on his career - from breaking his back at the age of 19 to becoming the Fittest Man in History.
For more information on the HWPO Training Program, workouts created and coached by Mat Fraser, visit: www.hwpotraining.com
To order Mat Fraser’s book HWPO: Eat. Train. Sleep. Repeat. visit: geni.us/HardWorkPaysOff
To order Sammy’s cookbook Feeding the Frasers: Family Favorite Recipes Made to Feed the Five-Time CrossFit Games Champion, Mat Fraser visit: static.macmillan.com/static/s...
Пікірлер: 145
Can we talk about Mat's biceps for a second
Fraser! Release the Gold and Black shirts! The people have spoken!
@YoooPatrick
3 жыл бұрын
Yesssss!!!
@coltonsmith4022
3 жыл бұрын
The people have definitely spoken
@ant24197
2 жыл бұрын
Go to nike site and type in mat fraser and the shirt comes up. If you go to wit website they have the hoodie in black and gold
Fraser has been there and crushed it. Do you know how many of us either be in corporate sector or otherwise wish we could semi retire in our 30s as a winner. And he is not even retired, he's changed directions. Rich and Fraser won't be tempted by clowns, they are and should be fully content with what they have achieved. Few people in life are able to do that.
@PhilUpMyCup23
3 жыл бұрын
Could definitely counter that although their achievements are looked upon as one of the greatest feats in fitness, it’s all perspective on what winning is! I know corporate “retirees” in their mid 30s now working on personal projects and they say that not only do they have time for what they want out of life, but also find themselves not wanting the material stuff. Some would say it’s the new modern American dream haha
@harryisamuggle
3 жыл бұрын
@@PhilUpMyCup23 You are saying EXACTLY what I said.
@deckthreett
2 жыл бұрын
The only thing that i really wanted to see Is one More Time rich vs Matt...a final battle
@gang6009
Жыл бұрын
Bruh if you want something go get it. Anyone can. You can't. Because you think "few people in life can" self fulfilling prophecy.
I watched it unbroken
You know this dude really shows greatness in his character. Yes he's retired but he's trying to interact with the younger generation and new comers to the sport teaching them how to not make the same mistakes he did. That truly is something that is awesome in legends.
As a fellow introvert, I completely understand why Mat is reluctant to share what he had to go through and overcome. But after hearing all of it, there's more power and appreciation from that than being a five time champion. He should share it more often.
This was the most interesting ad for Nike i've seen yet
Blessed to say Mat was one of the most dominant GOATS 🐐 in my generation 🔥. #GetThisMan1MilLikes
Got to meet Matt in Vegas, he’s such a humble nice guy. Thank you for taken the time to chat with everyone at West Coast Classic.
I love this. thank you so much I am struggling to try and get back into a more fit lifestyle after a long time. I had back surgery 5 yrs ago and have had limited mobility and at 350 lbs i was way out of shape to even try. my dad just passed away from a sudden stroke and it made me realise i'm going to be right behind him if i dont change. I am now trying to stumble through a functional strength and fitness program. Your videos and this story gives me motivation to think something more is possible. Thank you God bless
Bless you and your family man! Wishing you the best in life. "Everything that matters takes time."
Such a good interview.
he is the goat simple as that he talked about gold like i went through for my 1st degree black belt in karate my examiner said too all the senior students we are going too break you today . and then my mindset went no your not sir !!!!!!!! i almost went too the er before that happend i refused too leave that dojo without that black belt story is sure f@#$ing will and refuse too quite this man not just a mentor hes a great person . id love too meet the goat
The story about Nike making him some Metcons in what I'm pretty sure was Nano shells for the Game is pretty awesome.
What a wicked story. Didn’t think I could like you any more but now I do. What a legend
Dude, that's so f%king cool, that you're already wanting to give back to new & existing competitors... You have a wealth of knowledge & experience to share, and I love that you want to share it... 👏 😊
Love the outlook, truly an inspiration in the gym and out. Stay blessed and enjoy the awesome ripple effect you put out there
I was still progressing, hitting PR’s, getting faster, and lifting more weight! 😳 Nuts! So we didn’t even see him at his peak best. Let that sink in for a sec. What an absolute freak animal. He’s hands down by light years a head THE GOAT!! 💯👊💪🔥🇺🇸🙏🏻🤸♂️🏋️♂️🏃♂️🏊♀️🚴🏻 #Crossfit4Life
Love the long-form conversation between these two, so much awesome behind-the-scenes knowledge 🙌🏻 I did notice the audio issue (low ring in the background). @beau add a Noise Gate to the audio tracks and that should fix it. It’s a pretty solid catch-all solution for most background noise.
Mat Fraser. You are awesome sir. Got me motivated. Thank you.
Illuminating. Thank you for sharing.
great interview! so amazing what Mat and his team have accomplished
O’Keef and Mat are both legends. Both have changed the game
Mat is such an amazing guy! Love this kind of content!
Seriously, Mat, you have so much depth and weight. You are one of my favorite athletes ever, up there with Tiger and Kobe, but I love how you’re so much more than an athlete. You inspired me to start CrossFit after my professional golf career ended (I wish so bad that I did it during my career haha). I love the idea of broken to best! And that bit about Kintsugi and the beauty in breaking and coming back together… such a good life lesson!
Loved this interview! Your story is incredible and I can’t wait to see what more you do! I am sad you retired because I loved watching you compete but I am so happy for you and this new chapter you get live and share with others!
Really happy for you, Mat.
Good video interview Matt keep up the awesome work💯💪🏾
Always some great content 🤙🏼
Proud of you man
So the thing that has always impressed me about Mat is his communication skillset. I _hate_ connectives. 'Uh'. 'You know'. 'I mean'. 'Like'. All that dreck. (It's not just the scourge of the everyday conversations; I see it in media _all the friggin' time_ everywhere.) Mat's use of them is exceedingly rare. (Mostly on podcasts.) I'm wondering what kind of impact his parents had on him in this regard.
@mickfrombrisbane1733
3 жыл бұрын
Bang on Perry. Ironically, O'Keefe is one of the worst.
@puimuri166
3 жыл бұрын
In his first reply he uses "uh" 3 times and "you know" 16 times.
@probitionate
3 жыл бұрын
@@puimuri166 And, like, I mean, as the interview continues, uh. he essentially doesn't. So, I mean, once he settles into his default patterns, he like, doesn't speak like a modern asshat. Some people have this as an addiction. In the same way 'Valley Girls' from decades past got caught up in their own bad habits. I mean, like, uh, that's what's so obvious to me. Ya know?
Wow!! I admire your work and you!!!! Keep going!!!!!
Hey Matt give us a tour of your new garage gym please !
@xnotmarcox
3 жыл бұрын
Up
Congrats on all your accomplishments. I’m in my 30s and It’s an amazing inspiration to know you were able to compete at such high levels at this age
Yea love the shirt! Want it now!!! Love you and Sammie!!! 💗🐐 let’s goooooo!!!!
What a true champion!
loved this interview. It would be nice if Matt, Sammy and the team could come over to the UK for a community workout.
Such a good guy
What an amazing journey- looking fwd to the autobiography 😉
Well done Matt 👏🏽 well done.
Come on…this guy has insane mindset 👊🏾
Nice 👍 interview with the champ! Appreciate it 👊👌
Wonderful guy
Could you share your back recovery routine after your surgery?
Hello from México, please translate your videos into Spanish, we are a lot of Spanish speakers that we admire you.
Awesome 👏
Love this
That home gym looks dope!!
amazing video! so great to hear all those things and excited what's coming next for you :) are you going to do a new home gym tour? (just assuming the background was your new gym haha)
The Matcon 6 has really neat details - the knurling on the shoelace cap is a really neat detail
your gym looks amazing!
Man I want a buddy like O’keefe
Mat, I don’t know what Crossfit would be without you, if you didn’t mentally think you could surpass the injury, because obviously you would eventually physically recover. I appreciate my existence even more, having the opportunity to live my youth having seen your evolution of A to Z. I discovered you in 2016, on a Netflix documentary about the Crossfit Games. I was drawn to you, of course, but I found out about a sport I’ve never seen or heard of before too. Ever since, you’ve been a seed in me. There is no denying the impact you’ve made all around the world. I don’t think I would be the same person I am right now, at this age. I’m glad. I’m alive. I’m glad I’m alive. You’re an undying aura for me, and everyone else. I would not be as fitness-driven as I am today, if it weren’t for you. You were meant to do all the things you did, and experience everything that came with it because it all adds up. Circumstances aren’t random. Every person that got and gets to know of you is not the same after. Crossfit and Fraser are synonymous. You have truly contributed to the whole. I think an outsider, a fan, a spectator can see your bigger butterfly effect, than you yourself. It’s been so awesome to have seen your competitive nature, and competitive successes!! I’m proud of you. I’m happy for you. Cheers for your current & future fulfillment. Cheers for your current & future abundance. CHEERS!! ✨ Love from Austin, Tx!! 🤘🏼
Nice one
Also, there's an issue with the audio. A low tone ringing in the background that doesn't go away
@SayNoToGravity
3 жыл бұрын
I hear that too
@zvonner
3 жыл бұрын
Alpha waves to make you pay attention
@ProductionArtVideo
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the air conditioner to me. That's why professional studios have silent AC and usually in the industry when you film on location you usually turn off refrigerators and AC's whatever rolling. Makes sense if they didn't wanna turn it off due to this being a long interview. They would've been drenched in sweat.
@Dejan-hl1je
3 жыл бұрын
Tinnitus :)
We need that gym tour and equipment reviews
where do we get this color scheme shirt?
Got a chance to meet you at the West Coast Classic and get a picture. Loved watching you compete and will miss seeing that. But can't wait to see what you do next!! Team??
Thanks 🇩🇿💪
Great interview! Hoping that you'll open a facility in Vermont
How did you approach training after you were allowed to train after the injury in terms of trusting your body and not being afraid that you’ll just be broken after getting back into it? Highly appreciate it you got time for a short answer and I really enjoyed the video!
Matt lookin' biiiiig! let's go!!
Mat needs to release a video on how he built his gym.
Awesome. Gym tour 2.0?
Would love to know more about your back rehab as had a prolapsed L5 and have pretty much been told the same thing- don’t do this, never do that… obviously I’m ignoring it all and doing my own rehab but tips would be appreciated! How do I make my back my strength?!
Thank you Mat for being an inspiration to us all. I would love to see you do a video on you gun collection, EDC, favorite handguns or rifles, range day, or maybe even a hunting trip, if you are into that. Take care and enjoy life. You deserved and earned it.
19:39 the Beam' s burp magic effect 😂😍🦍
That’s really cool how much Nike took care of you!
THE G.O.A.T matt like the kobe of Cf
I want the shirt 😬
Okeefe is legit but sometimes it’s hard to understand him lol
Love the portuguese flag made with plates :D
Mat Fraser, I think i can beat u at thumb wrestling!! Better be practicing in case we ever meet... Well spoken interview, bro! Its always kinda weird watching you speak now. Very relaxed and poised!! Happy for ya bro
Will the Black and Gold Tshirt be available for purchase some day ?
Please do a gym tour
Really enjoyed listening to this. Just a heads up folks.. watch this on At LEAST 1.25% really good time tho.. thanks for this.
CHIEF Keefe!! No one better to interview the GOAT.
can you put the subtitle the next times? 👍
Thats a fukin handsome man right there
Rich AND Matt one More Time ...it s the only thing that i ask for...one last battle
You can have my gym for a week for your events lol
Legend PTBR Please
How the heck do you compete with a broken back holy crap!
Yeah why the hell wouldn't you wear your own shoe! Dude you totally earned that. They are right be proud of it 😀
Need a gym build video bro
Matthew I’m starting to think ur a saints fan with the black& gold ..ha
No medical background here, but are the metal plates on his back a competitive advantage?
Can we get a female cut of the HWPO shirt?
Oh shit gold HWPO shirts! Nice! Must say I'm disappointed in Nike quality. I have 4. White is a small as hell. All others necks are super big/stretched. Can you do No Bull or Under Armor next?
HWITGPOOTCF - Hard Work In The Gym Pays Off On The Competition Floor... New shirt idea Nike?
You know
Really doubt that Mat is not charging for mentoring athletes and coaches. The man capitalizes everything he does
@williamwieczorek74
2 жыл бұрын
All coaches charge for training sessions.
Whats with the high pitched whistling the whole time through the video
WORK WITH SARA!!!
knowen
Open a gym! @Fra5er
Would Matt ever consider training a female CrossFit athlete? And now that he has retired, has he had some of his friends that he competed with ask him his secrets and how they could they improve during training season to win the CrossFit games?
@dylanours6488
2 жыл бұрын
Of course he'd train a female. He preferred to train with Toomey.
Early af lol
@ddubs43
3 жыл бұрын
Early bird special
O'Keefe is a great coach and he deserves to conduct this interview, but I wish Mat could have been interviewed by a pro. Definitely not O"Keefe's strong side. Still a great video though! Love Mat!
Fraser lookin dumb Thicc