A few weeks have passed since the fateful day Mat Fraser announced his retirement, shocking the whole Crossfit® world.
There have been many repercussions on social media regarding this news and the question we all asked ourselves was:
"But what will he do now?"
He for his part kept posting mysterious phrases such as:
"It's not goodbye, it's an invitation to follow me on the next adventure".
And last week came the official note. The 31-year-old American athlete has revealed on Instagram who will begin their training program, on HWPO TRAINING PROGRAM.
The name could only be this: HWPO, or Hard Work Pays Off, something like "hard work pays off", in Italian. This became the Fraser's mantra during his eight years dedicated to this sport.
The 5-time Games champion has informed everyone that new information will be released very soon. Its program is expected to officially launch on April XNUMXst, but pre-sales are already available here: https://www.hybridperformancemethod.com/hwpo
According to the official website, Mat is consolidating and registering the firsts 12 weeks of training these days and on his youtube channel there are already some videos!
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The main questions about Fraser programming
When will this programming be officially available?
April 1 is the expected launch date, but through the official website you can stay informed about any changes.
Why wait until April?
Right now Mat is working on the first block of 12 weeks of training.
Staff leaked that the champion is filming tons of exercise demonstration videos for you to include, and the biggest reason of all is that this awesome program will be the FIRST program available in the new App. HYBRID Strength Coach.
What is the value?
Pre-order costs 40 dollars.
If I sign up now, when will my subscription start?
Your $ 40 pre-order secures your seat and covers your first month of training. Your monthly subscription will begin once the HWPO program is launched ad April 2021.
Who is it suitable for?
HWPO will give results for every type of athlete, regardless of your starting point.
You could be a competitive athlete or a novice. The problem with a lot of CrossFit programming is that it only caters to the elite. Mat took this into account.
The HWPO program will use percentages, scaling, and tweaks to make workouts flexible, while setting a clear path for elite performance.
What equipment should i have?
Like most hybrid training programs, you will need: a rack, a barbell, discs, dumbbells, a bench and a pull-up bar.
For this program you will also need some sports specific equipment such as aAssault Bike, Bike Erg, Rower, Ski Erg, a GHD, a treadmill or a place to run outside.
You will also need some smaller tools like jump rope, ab mat, foam roller, wall ball, med ball / d-ball, sandbag and some rubber bands.
This is a Crossfit programming so ideally you will have access to a box (hoping they are reopened!) or a gym with functional equipment… Otherwise a garage with a well-equipped home gym is fine.
How many days a week is the programming?
The HWPO program provides 5 days of training full per week, one low impact day and one rest day.
How long do the workouts last?
The essential parts of the program require 60 90-minute to be completed. The program also includes additional work "bonus”For the most competitive crossfitters, which will add another 30-60 minutes to training days.
What results to expect?
HWPO will improve your overall fitness and your force, as well as helping you acquire and develop CrossFit-specific skills.
If you are a competitive athlete, the bonus work will help you excel as an athlete and prepare for competitions!