Mat Fraser is a retired CrossFit athlete and legend of the sport. He is the first athlete to have won five CrossFit Games titles consecutively from 2016 - 2020. After breaking his back in two places as an Olympic hopeful weightlifter, Mat was told he'd never be able to lift again. In this episode he shares how he has overcome his setbacks through hard work and discipline. Discipline is a crucial aspect of Mat’s work, most importantly, being disciplined when no one is watching. He shares how his parents' parenting style encouraged him to try everything from figure skating to t-ball, he tells Jake and Damian the lessons from his parents he carries into his work today. In this episode they discuss, why we should all do things we are bad at, training for the right reasons and finding the right people for you.Mat’s book Hard Work Pays Off is out on the 29th of December 2022. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hwpo-Transform-Crossfits-Five-Time-Fittest/dp/0593233751Thanks to WHOOP for being our partner on this series speaking to world leading experts who can positively impact you and the life you live. WHOOP is a wearable health and fitness coach that helps you to sleep better, train smarter and recover faster.If you're interested in improving your health and overall performance, you can go to join.whoop.com/hpp to get a 20% discount on a WHOOP membership this holiday season. - - - - We have added new dates to our live tour! Tickets are available now at: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023 OUT NOW! The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 ways to become your best! smarturl.it/HPJournal

Join elite athletes George Foreman III, Mark Beaumont, and Mat Fraser as they dive into the mental fortitude needed to excel in sports and life. Foreman shares insights from his undefeated boxing career on resilience and strategy. Beaumont recounts his astounding 18,000-mile cycling journey, emphasizing self-awareness and independence. Fraser reflects on his transition from weightlifting to CrossFit, showcasing the emotional challenges faced and strategies developed for success. Discover how these champions cultivate the mental edge to overcome their limits.

Mat Fraser, a five-time CrossFit champion, discusses his transition from athlete to entrepreneur, launching an app for athletes, new affiliate programming for gyms, building a supplement brand, sacrifices in his athletic journey, importance of military spouses in CrossFit, and extreme dedication of elite athletes like Kobe Bryant.