More Than An Athlete (CrossFit Documentary)

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We set out on a trip across America to train and collaborate with the top CrossFit athletes in the world, in search of their greater purpose.
While some athletes strive to go down as the greatest of all time, for many of them, being the best of all time is not their primary goal. Instead, they aim to make an impact, spread a message, and help people become the best versions of themselves.
Hopefully, this short documentary sheds light on the driving factors behind each of these athletes.
Athletes;
- Jayson Hopper @jaysonhopper1
- Noah Ohlsen @NoahOhlsen
- Danielle Brandon
- Roman Khrennikov
- Justin Medeiros @justinmedeiros2499
- Ellie Turner
- Matt Fraser @MatFraserHWPOTraining
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00:00 What does it mean to be an athlete?
02:37 Jayson Hopper's Greater Purpose
05:34 Who is Noah Ohlsen
11:42 Danielle Brandon's Reason for Competing
15:30 Roman Khrennikov's Story
19:09 Justin Mederos & Ellie Turner
24:14 Final Thoughts

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  • @mitchellhooperstrongman
    @mitchellhooperstrongman18 күн бұрын

    Check out LIFT HEAVY, BE KIND merch here: lhbk.shop Get a program written by me here: Moosecoaching.com

  • @dango9786
    @dango978610 ай бұрын

    This content level is unmatched, it's insane doing this as a current champion still competing. Appreciate all you do Moose & Team.

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    Much more to come 💪💪

  • @danielmerriman8118

    @danielmerriman8118

    10 ай бұрын

    Really stepping his game up a ton

  • @NoahOhlsen
    @NoahOhlsen9 ай бұрын

    This was great! Grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of the piece. Good reminder for me post Games that I accomplished cultivating joy for myself and my people, regardless of my finish.

  • @KevinKaneCanada
    @KevinKaneCanada10 ай бұрын

    I like how Danielle says that high-motivation days are rare. This is so relatable. You adopt a routine and you stick to it. You don't have to feel motivated to get great results.

  • @MonsterMogster
    @MonsterMogster10 ай бұрын

    You are wise beyond your age Mitchel. You are not just an advocate for Strongman, but for health and fitness over all. A huge inspiration!

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    Appreciate you 💪

  • @deltalima6703

    @deltalima6703

    10 ай бұрын

    Dr. Hooper knows his stuff. Not that surprising. :)

  • @kcolbert4540
    @kcolbert454010 ай бұрын

    This gives me Strength Unknown vibes from Martins channel and I love it! It's awesome to see Strongmen using their social media followings to put the spotlight on other athletes, people, and cultures through well put together content. So much inspiration, perspective, and knowledge to be gained. Thank you!

  • @NickyRicky1
    @NickyRicky110 ай бұрын

    I’ve been watching all the content you’ve been putting out with crossfitters! So excited to see it all come together!

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    Much more to come 👀

  • @itsasign06
    @itsasign0610 ай бұрын

    This is so refreshing to watch. No gimmicks, or noise, just a heartfelt look into the lives of these amazing athletes. Through your genuine life questions, we were allowed to relate to them on a human level. Great video!

  • @Inspiredamericanspersonalarmor
    @Inspiredamericanspersonalarmor10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for trying and working so hard to help so many people in so many ways Mitchell. Its very nice to see you try and use your platform to help individuals with very real life concerns. Your commitment to your vision of becoming friends with people, listening and helping how you can is impressive.

  • @frederickknapp5340
    @frederickknapp534010 ай бұрын

    Mitch this has been the best video out to really show the people beyond the comps. It shows how they are real people who just happen to be doing something they love while actually love so many other things. Too many people put these top athletes on a pedestal and want to be them. I'm not that, but knowing more about them makes me believe. not only do I want to be them, but in my way I am them. Not in athletics but in life. Love the content, keep it going.

  • @samirsoni2065
    @samirsoni206517 күн бұрын

    As a Professor and amateur powerlifter myself I connect to Mr.Mitchell Hooper on a different tangent. Totally getting his Enthusiasm to learn, spread knowledge always eager to educate and get educated,constantly upgrading himself, humble all the time and getting to know inside out of different sports is truly commendable. His kid inside is different level. Its always good seeing you and ur content. Stay happy and strong brother. 🐼🐼

  • @michaelarchambault217
    @michaelarchambault21710 ай бұрын

    Man you never stop to surprise us. You're so much more than a strongman. Your strength is really your mentality, wisdom, positivity. All in the head. The range of things you covered on your channel recently is just unbelievable. I'm so looking forward to years of unexpected greatness of all kind

  • @drewilliams8918
    @drewilliams891810 ай бұрын

    I never even watched a full strongman competition but the emergence of this man is dope. Lately my new favorite channel

  • @benallthetime
    @benallthetime10 ай бұрын

    Only just found your channel, and as a crossfitter and oly weightlifter, you're doing SO much to break down the walls between different strength sports and fitness communities. Cannot wait to see more of what you bring.

  • @chichoquesada
    @chichoquesada24 күн бұрын

    One of the best videos about CrossFit ever published, thank you!

  • @sarahmysliwy8656
    @sarahmysliwy865610 ай бұрын

    This is incredible! Can’t wait for more - always killing it in whatever you do 💪🏼

  • @jamesnash1586
    @jamesnash158610 ай бұрын

    Sick content Mitchell! your a legend for making this series!

  • @MrMichaelEsser
    @MrMichaelEsser10 ай бұрын

    Finally someone who brings the sports together and not hating against Crossfit or strongman! GREAT GREAT CONTENT! Thx a million!

  • @jenburns5
    @jenburns55 ай бұрын

    I loved this documentary! Thank you for putting this together!

  • @user-wt1fe8pg9j
    @user-wt1fe8pg9j9 ай бұрын

    Love it I’m a crossfit athlete started in 2012 love it so much I worked at Reebok to get into crossfit I’m 41 now and I love it now I’m a crossfit L1 coach and I love seeing ppl of all ages get fit and be the better version of themselves love this documentary

  • @dorseyj.bourrage5841
    @dorseyj.bourrage58416 ай бұрын

    This is great content here. The timing of this being published couldn’t have been any better. Revolutionary if you ask me. Your channel is quickly becoming my KZread home. Keep going brother. I’m here for every story.

  • @DJEzraLive
    @DJEzraLive10 ай бұрын

    Truly epic video here, lots of insights to be extracted from it and cool to see you perform along with these top notch athletes! Big fan here Mitch, be well my friend! :)

  • @dailyrevelation3022
    @dailyrevelation302210 ай бұрын

    Best ambassador of the sport strongman has ever had

  • @primalmobility
    @primalmobility2 ай бұрын

    This is so well put together. Love having the chance to see behind the scenes and how some of the greatest athletes on the planet feel going through their journey. Well done man!

  • @ShakotanZero
    @ShakotanZero10 ай бұрын

    Giving Martins a run for his money in the strength documentary world. Great video love it!

  • @espenstoro

    @espenstoro

    10 ай бұрын

    Maybe we'll get an Avengers style crossover one day 😁

  • @bigholli8449
    @bigholli844910 ай бұрын

    I know we get a 10,000-foot view of who you are, but it is so refreshing to have a humble, calm voice in strongman. I know drama and theatrics sells. But it's not my jam. I enjoy seeing the silent, humble warrior. You are giving the strongman community a good vibe.

  • @galeriestrasbourg2527
    @galeriestrasbourg25272 ай бұрын

    That was awesome and wholesome! Thank you for this! Keep that great content coming.

  • @JamieoftheNorth
    @JamieoftheNorth10 ай бұрын

    You did a great job with this! Thanks for putting it out there.

  • @mistameanor1
    @mistameanor110 ай бұрын

    This is incredible. Thank you.

  • @danylafontaine3723
    @danylafontaine37234 ай бұрын

    Great video! Love how you actually listen to the people you're speaking with. Interesting to get inside the heads of these athletes and get a glimpse of what makes them tick. Keep it up!

  • @camilleaigail902
    @camilleaigail90210 ай бұрын

    The very best CrossFit documentary I’ve ever watched.♥️

  • @raymondz595
    @raymondz5956 ай бұрын

    What an absolute piece of rare uncut gem of a human being you are Mitchell.

  • @nataliepetersen2012
    @nataliepetersen201210 ай бұрын

    Loved the questions you asked them. Good to hear about their mindset and why! Thanks.

  • @geemail369
    @geemail36910 ай бұрын

    Noticed that they strive to be the fittest people they can be, not just the *_physically_* fittest! There's so much more to creating a life able to carry you through many different kinds of hardship. 🌱

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    Exactly 💪

  • @JayEmGhost
    @JayEmGhost10 ай бұрын

    Amazing brother, super inspiring. You really have a way of putting into words and bringing out from other people the best explanation of the purpose of an athlete. Really opened my eyes, keep up the great work!

  • @alex23011
    @alex230115 ай бұрын

    This is extremely high quality content. Wow. Blown away... and inspired!

  • @benpowers5942
    @benpowers594210 ай бұрын

    Loved this. Thank you Mitchell!

  • @christophercraig6771
    @christophercraig677110 ай бұрын

    Phenomenal video. Well captured. Keep doing you! 💪

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it 💪💪

  • @gojuknuckles
    @gojuknuckles10 ай бұрын

    Great documentary showing a deeper level of the athletes than you see on the competition floor. Loved this!

  • @matthewj9652
    @matthewj965210 ай бұрын

    That opening comment really hit me knowing that the Pro’s don’t really know them selves what is it all for. Yeah I love training and do it everyday, but I do ponder sometimes asking my self what is it all for ❤

  • @TeaAndTunes
    @TeaAndTunes10 ай бұрын

    A really excellent outside perspective on the community man, I love it! (Also jeez your pace on those burpee box jumps! 😳)

  • @400ex4ever
    @400ex4ever10 ай бұрын

    Such a great way to display the other side of a sports athlete. Keep it up, Moose.

  • @forteka81
    @forteka8110 ай бұрын

    Did all this and still podium’d at Royal Albert Hall. Can’t wait to see what goes down at Shaw. Very exciting!

  • @jamesdimarzio3181
    @jamesdimarzio318110 ай бұрын

    Great work putting this content together!!

  • @brentcole8854
    @brentcole885410 ай бұрын

    I loved that, I was never a top level (Field) Hockey player but I absolutely loved playing and it was everything to me, then I had 3 big injuries that ended my playing days, it destroyed me.. Then I started coaching and realised what everything was actually for, so now I give myself and my knowledge and my joy and passion for the game to the kids I coach so they can grow up enjoying one of the best games on earth and learn to not put pressure on themselves, that winning is not the be all and end all..

  • @Gambiino

    @Gambiino

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm the exact same, waiting on another surgery that's keeping me out of my field hockey playing career but coaching keeps me going & is so rewarding

  • @kyleg6790
    @kyleg679010 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this. Great documentary!

  • @Rxpov
    @Rxpov10 ай бұрын

    Thank you Mitchell for offering this pov. Almost all of the content in the world of CrossFit addresses the hype, the push, the training, and how to perform better. This is the first video I see that interviews such top-level athletes and displays their pov, that becoming a champion is a byproduct of becoming a better athlete and a better person. All the best buddy.

  • @AestheticSwiftie313
    @AestheticSwiftie31310 ай бұрын

    That was absolutely fantastic!

  • @331cfrazier
    @331cfrazier10 ай бұрын

    I liked who you were and what you were doing before this came out. Now I’m a fan. Good stuff man! 🤙🏻💪🏻

  • @estherkim7320
    @estherkim73202 ай бұрын

    They're the most down to earth and motivated people. I'm always inspired by them to do and get through things even when I'm tired, sad, happy. It's the self discipline

  • @bettyachrainer1477
    @bettyachrainer147710 ай бұрын

    Absolutely love this!! What wonderful insights and takeaways.

  • @simonsezz1974
    @simonsezz197410 ай бұрын

    Great video bro, loved this and seeing you smashing it with them. I would have loved to chatting to legends as well though like Tia, Matt n Rich. Love your work.

  • @JRemy-rs9zk
    @JRemy-rs9zk10 ай бұрын

    Top notch video, you’re an inspiration to all 👍 keep up the great work

  • @justme_234
    @justme_23410 ай бұрын

    nice one mitchell hooper👌👌👌

  • @ArtFunFitness
    @ArtFunFitness10 ай бұрын

    Quality work! This is an awsome documentary.

  • @davidrizzo8530
    @davidrizzo853010 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Extremely well done. We need more videos as the the 'why' of the athlete.

  • @joshyrj
    @joshyrj10 ай бұрын

    Super well done! Loved it!

  • @susanlindenmuth7822
    @susanlindenmuth782210 ай бұрын

    Wow. This was wonderful and a real insight to the athletes as people. More please!

  • @MyFirstYoutubeHandle
    @MyFirstYoutubeHandle10 ай бұрын

    Love this style of content Mr. Hooper

  • @broke602
    @broke60210 ай бұрын

    I LOVED this episode. Such a great look into other athletes and what they are willing to go thorough. Loved when the one said, that there are days where you don't want to work out. Like it's ok to be human lol. Thanks again sir!

  • @henryreinbach
    @henryreinbach10 ай бұрын

    Mitchell, this is genuine brilliance! Fantastic video, such an inspiration!

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    Appreciate you 🙏🙏

  • @AnarchyDucky
    @AnarchyDucky10 ай бұрын

    Really awesome video. Great production

  • @johnworkman7944
    @johnworkman79449 ай бұрын

    Hey Mr. Hooper, I really enjoyed the angle of perspective in this video. The motive behind the muscle and the purpose in the performance. The insight in the intent, and it precedes just athletics. And, what you said at the beginning in your comment, the position you have has provided a platform or opportunity for impact and what a waste if you don't have anything to say. That's good stuff. I'm a Pastor that just happens to enjoy weightlifting, competitive contact and power sports. I've enjoyed keeping up with you and Brian Shaw for obvious reasons, but a personal one as well. I enjoy the kindness, modesty and humbleness that both of you display as champions in your respective arena's of competition. In those positions it would be very easy to become proud or arrogant in which anyone would struggle with, given the opportunity. I'm a very big fan of passion in the right purposes. Passion that cannot be quenched by adversity and what I speak of is beyond human comprehension, but when discussing topics like your video has brought out, it shows glimpses of characteristics in the creation inherited from our Creator. I believe that you would enjoy the passages found in Hebrews chapter 12 verses 1 and 2 in the Holy Bible (Hebrews 12: 1,2) If you look close enough, you can clearly see the purpose of one man's passion which impacts us all. You and your family will be in my prayers. God bless.

  • @mandachillorian
    @mandachillorian10 ай бұрын

    Really great documentary👌 thanks!

  • @paulforsythe2325
    @paulforsythe232510 ай бұрын

    Mr.Hooper thank you for your insight of people. This was a magical documentary.

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @erica9563
    @erica956310 ай бұрын

    This was great!! Especially nice to hear more of Roman's back story

  • @joeysaks6516
    @joeysaks651610 ай бұрын

    Great video, compliments to your editor

  • @paulcraffey7679
    @paulcraffey767910 ай бұрын

    Awesome stuff. Would love to see more like this 👌

  • @eduardopazgoncalves5701
    @eduardopazgoncalves570110 ай бұрын

    Amazing content, you're a very admirable athlete and human being overall. Big fan from Brazil. Keep it up

  • @nathanrees9550
    @nathanrees955010 ай бұрын

    This was really well made. Great video :)

  • @bigtank7293
    @bigtank729310 ай бұрын

    MY MAN WAS LESS THAN 1 HOUR FROM ME IN TN! So sad to know I missed him! I love your content bro! I love the view you are bringing to these sports and just life in general! The raw true just “regular guy” element of it all is what draws me! And my wife loves your content for the same reason, she actually doesn’t make THAT face when I wanna watch your videos haha💁🏽‍♀️😹 I Love It Brother! It’s truly awesome!💪🏾🔥 Much Love Fam!💪🏾🔥❤️

  • @karloconnor-qu1yd
    @karloconnor-qu1yd10 ай бұрын

    Simply awesome a documentary that touches on the human aspect of being an athlete 👏

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

  • @TheEpicMMO
    @TheEpicMMO10 ай бұрын

    This is one hell of a video, god damn motivating but really inspirational. Love it, just what I needed today being wrecked from my workout on sunday😂

  • @MrFraser1983
    @MrFraser19839 ай бұрын

    I'm just watching this before my workout for motivation. I've really enjoyed your content and I've shared your journey to strongman with friends which I found really interesting and I definitely think you could do an even more in-depth video around that. Thank you

  • @melvinbengtsson8652
    @melvinbengtsson865210 ай бұрын

    This is phenomenal.

  • @xxacidmv
    @xxacidmv10 ай бұрын

    . Nice! A new documentary is always welcome.

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    More to come 💪💪

  • @Sneedl-Woods
    @Sneedl-Woods10 ай бұрын

    very nice content!!!!love it. Mitch is more than an athlete!!!

  • @xsillyxcorex
    @xsillyxcorex9 ай бұрын

    Amazing look in to the mind of the athlete. Great work!

  • @MarkCreighton-tc7sy
    @MarkCreighton-tc7sy6 ай бұрын

    i DISCOVERED YOUR CHANNEL TODAY MITCHELL AND ENJOYED THIS VID.

  • @tompashuysen2880
    @tompashuysen288010 ай бұрын

    Very nice video! Must have taken a lot of effort to put this together, and it is very much appreciated! 🦌. . .

  • @tylergorham7301
    @tylergorham730110 ай бұрын

    I mean this in the best way, I have to imagine this over-delivered from how Reign had hoped this might turn out. Well done!

  • @Bakazmann74
    @Bakazmann74Ай бұрын

    Great Documentary bro! I think I seen you at Rogue Invitational in Austin! Keep on inspiring us Mayne💪🏻🦍🦍💪🏽💯

  • @scottstretton2127
    @scottstretton21275 ай бұрын

    Just goes to prove that the most important thing is enjoying what you do! Great video!

  • @user-wq2ci7ms7o
    @user-wq2ci7ms7o10 ай бұрын

    So good mate!

  • @fitnessnutritionbyasg4819
    @fitnessnutritionbyasg481910 ай бұрын

    Wow!! Amazing video Fabian 👏👏👏

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    💪💪

  • @robbiebrown1
    @robbiebrown110 ай бұрын

    This was BRILLIANT!

  • @maxym189
    @maxym1898 ай бұрын

    wowww the conclusion. You are great at this brother.

  • @brianbf9750
    @brianbf975010 ай бұрын

    Awesome video and interviews Thank you

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it 💪

  • @solareklipsch
    @solareklipsch8 ай бұрын

    THIS WAS SO GOOD!!!!

  • @bonniebryan6216
    @bonniebryan621610 ай бұрын

    ❤ This is amazing ❤

  • @PLou-ne9jb
    @PLou-ne9jb8 ай бұрын

    I am 4mins in this video and I liked and subscribed right away. This is exactly the content that needs to be out there more. GREAT FUCKING JOB Mitch

  • @centenoj85
    @centenoj8510 ай бұрын

    Amazing episode Salute and be blessed

  • @donpatey7472
    @donpatey747210 ай бұрын

    Incredible

  • @waningermw
    @waningermw10 ай бұрын

    This is so well done. I watched Hooper win WSM in Myrtle Beach and this collab has made me like him more and more. Love this video, and now I subconsciously want to go out and buy a case of Reign.

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it and do yourself a favour, grab some reign 😉

  • @holt2706
    @holt270610 ай бұрын

    Awesome video 🙏💪

  • @Daalen03
    @Daalen0310 ай бұрын

    This was awesome

  • @heynetalks
    @heynetalks10 ай бұрын

    Phenomenal content!

  • @M1keDaly
    @M1keDaly10 ай бұрын

    That was well done.

  • @Pook500
    @Pook50010 ай бұрын

    this is good stuff dude

  • @bradswaffar8237
    @bradswaffar823710 ай бұрын

    Great Message and video

  • @mitchellhooperstrongman

    @mitchellhooperstrongman

    10 ай бұрын

    💪💪

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