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Why Elite Athletes Are Abandoning Traditional CrossFit Training Methods - Matt Chan || Best of 2024 Throwback

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Continuing on with the best of 2024 Throwback episodes, CrossFit Games veteran Matt Chan joins Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez to expose the limitations of traditional CrossFit programming and why many elite athletes are shifting their training approach. Matt shares invaluable insights on the importance of Zone 2 training, proper recovery, and sustainable fitness practices that most CrossFit athletes overlook. From tactical games preparation to longevity-focused training, discover why smarter, more balanced training methods are essential for long-term athletic success.

Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matt1chan

Never let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

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Never Zero Newsletter: https://www.th.fit/

NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners: https://www.nc.fit/programming

Philanthropy: https://avaskitchen.org/

Chapters:

00:00 Why Personal Connections Matter in Fitness

06:25 Problems with Traditional CrossFit Training

08:40 How Slow Training Makes You Recover Better

13:57 The Right Way to Mix CrossFit and Cardio

16:13 Zone 2 Training: What It Is and Why It Works

20:04 What CrossFit is Missing

22:01 Signs You're Training Too Hard

25:28 Making Time for Family While Training

27:09 Getting Started in Tactical Games

31:06 Matt's Experience at YO Ranch Competition

32:58 First Time Tactical Shooting Tips

36:43 Training for the Leadville 100

38:46 Supplements That Actually Work

43:13 Real Talk: Performance vs Health

45:19 How to Control Hunger During Training

49:21 Training Hard vs Training Smart

51:15 The Truth About Fitness on Social Media

55:07 Why You Need More Easy Cardio

56:53 The Power of Slow Training

1:00:15 How Age Changes Your Training

1:02:06 Why Having Fun Matters More Than Winning

1:05:26 Matt's Cycling Journey and Final Thoughts

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Continuing on with the best of 2024 Throwback episodes, CrossFit Games veteran Matt Chan joins Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez to expose the limitations of traditional CrossFit programming and why many elite athletes are shifting their training approach. Matt shares invaluable insights on the importance of Zone 2 training, proper recovery, and sustainable fitness practices that most CrossFit athletes overlook. From tactical games preparation to longevity-focused training, discover why smarter, more balanced training methods are essential for long-term athletic success.

Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matt1chan

Never let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

Follow Jason: https://instagram.com/jasonkhalipa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Follow TRAIN HARD: https://www.instagram.com/trainhard.fit/?hl=en

Never Zero Newsletter: https://www.th.fit/

NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners: https://www.nc.fit/programming

Philanthropy: https://avaskitchen.org/

Chapters:

00:00 Why Personal Connections Matter in Fitness

06:25 Problems with Traditional CrossFit Training

08:40 How Slow Training Makes You Recover Better

13:57 The Right Way to Mix CrossFit and Cardio

16:13 Zone 2 Training: What It Is and Why It Works

20:04 What CrossFit is Missing

22:01 Signs You're Training Too Hard

25:28 Making Time for Family While Training

27:09 Getting Started in Tactical Games

31:06 Matt's Experience at YO Ranch Competition

32:58 First Time Tactical Shooting Tips

36:43 Training for the Leadville 100

38:46 Supplements That Actually Work

43:13 Real Talk: Performance vs Health

45:19 How to Control Hunger During Training

49:21 Training Hard vs Training Smart

51:15 The Truth About Fitness on Social Media

55:07 Why You Need More Easy Cardio

56:53 The Power of Slow Training

1:00:15 How Age Changes Your Training

1:02:06 Why Having Fun Matters More Than Winning

1:05:26 Matt's Cycling Journey and Final Thoughts

  continue reading

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