ArmenHammerTV
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The importance of hormonal health with Andrew Wax
August 09, 2021 22:41 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBHormonal health can be a touchy subject, but the price of getting it wrong could affect your performance, body composition, sleep, sexual health, and more. LIV Health (https://livhealth.com/) is a full-service telemedicine clinic focused on promoting health, longevity, and performance by dialing in aspects of your health under the hood. If you think you'd be a good fit for this type of work, email [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Keala Foundation and Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run: Helping the Youth of Kaua'i
July 26, 2021 23:37 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBAaron Hoff, Chris Hinshaw, and Ed Mao join Armen to talk about the Ultimate Hawaiin Trail Run and the Keala Foundation's mission to help the youth of Kaua'i stay off drugs through communal suffering and CrossFit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CrossFit's new President signals their plans
July 09, 2021 18:27 - 7 minutes - 14.8 MBCrossFit has now hired Jason Dunlop as its new President, and with experience as an executive at Starbucks and Nike, it can tell us a lot about where CrossFit believes they're headed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Swimming and Paddling are Back Again!
July 05, 2021 20:22 - 10 minutes - 19.8 MBDave Castro just announced that the first event of the 2021 CrossFit Games is a long swim and a longer paddle. Cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So these are the Last Chance Qualifier Workouts huh?
June 30, 2021 17:55 - 12 minutes - 22.4 MBCrossFit recently released the Last Chance Qualifier events for the athletes who just barely missed qualifying for the 2021 CrossFit Games and they're bland and sneaky at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CrossFit is now offering Affiliate Programming
June 30, 2021 16:24 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBCrossFit's new Affiliate Programming is the first step into a future where the entire ecosystem of affiliates, gyms, and CrossFitters is completely and radically different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Training Think Tank's Max El Hag
June 26, 2021 15:45 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBMax El Hag coaches some of the best CrossFitters in the space including Travis Mayer and Noah Ohlsen and he's been involved in the space for a long time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coaching the Future: James Townsend
June 25, 2021 21:42 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBArmen catches up with James Townsend, former NFL wide receiver turned CrossFit coach who is coaching 17-year-old sensation Mal O'Brien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CrossFit messes up their own leaderboard, names the wrong athlete as a Games Qualifier
June 16, 2021 16:50 - 7 minutes - 13.5 MBThe CrossFit Games team named Emma Tall as the fifth place qualifier for the 2021 CrossFit Games, then changed the leaderboard on Wednesday morning to reflect that Emma Tall actually didn't qualify, but Sam Briggs did. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elevating The Athletes: Matt O'Keefe
June 14, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBMatt O'Keefe has worn a lot of hats in the CrossFit space: brand owner, athlete manager, event organizer, and more. Now that his events (Granite Games, Wodapalooza, West Coast Classic, and more) are some of the biggest and brightest in the space, he's got his eyes set on elevating the athletes as much as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Time To Make A Statement: Danielle Brandon
June 11, 2021 18:34 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBCrossFit Games veteran Danielle Brandon is looking forward to qualifying for her third consecutive CrossFit Games and silencing any doubt about her abilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mallory O'Brien and Emma Cary are the Future
June 09, 2021 22:09 - 4 minutes - 8.57 MBWith just a few points separating them from winning the Granite Games, both Mallory O'Brien and Emma Cary are making a strong push for rookie performances at the 2021 CrossFit Games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sanctioned Athlete Competes At MACC, Qualifies for the Games
June 09, 2021 21:54 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBJanelle Stites earned a spot to the CrossFit Games with her team On Track through the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge while serving a four year ban from USADA for a positive doping test at a weightlifting meet in 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here To Send A Message: Emma Cary
June 03, 2021 21:11 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBEmma Cary took second overall in the world in the 2021 Open and is now poised to compete to earn a spot at the 2021 CrossFit Games through the Granite Games Semifinal event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Turning a Corner: Blair Chapman
June 03, 2021 17:25 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBBlair Chapman has an opportunity to make his first CrossFit Games by competing a the Granite Games this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Farm to Fitness: Colten Mertens
June 02, 2021 19:43 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBColten Mertens is chasing a dream to make his first individual CrossFit Games appearance in 2021 while still working full time as a farmer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here to Win: Saxon Panchik
June 02, 2021 15:39 - 21 minutes - 20 MBAs Saxon Panchik prepares to compete at the Granite Games and qualify for his fourth consecutive CrossFit Games appearance, he has his eyes on the biggest prize of all: winning the CrossFit Games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fee Saghafi: Competing With The Best
May 27, 2021 13:13 - 26 minutes - 24 MBFee Saghafi competed at the 2019 CrossFit Games and qualified for the 2020 CrossFit Games before having her spot taken away in the reshuffling of the format. She's now back with a vengeance looking to compete against the best of the best and earn a spot at the 2021 CrossFit Games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Semifinal prize purse is a big, ugly step backwards
May 26, 2021 23:54 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MBWith the announcement of CrossFit's 2021 Semifinals prize purse, CrossFit is sending a clear message they're uninterested or unable to incentivize their own athletes to compete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The real winners with the Semifinal Prize Purse
May 26, 2021 23:53 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBCrossFit just announced a disappointing prize purse for the 2021 CrossFit Games Semifinals, and it couldn't have been a bigger help to some of the bigger events *outside* of the Games season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thanks to CrossFit, this isn't a professional sport and you aren't a pro athlete
May 26, 2021 23:52 - 9 minutes - 16.9 MBCrossFit just announced a paltry $400,000 prize pool for the 2021 CrossFit Games Semifinals. That's a real joke and does absolutely nothing to help the athletes involved in the sport become professionals in the space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jay Crouch Is Ready For Torian Pro
May 25, 2021 19:15 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBAfter qualifying for his rookie year at the Games in 2020, Jay Crouch is ready for a more normal and familiar CrossFit Games in 2021. He just has to get there first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Going Full Kumail - Scale As Needed 179
May 24, 2021 16:21 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThe Full Kumail, living in LA, exercising for no reason, and CrossFit's complete meltdown and incompetence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your gym isn't a gym, it's a social club.
May 18, 2021 16:20 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBThe network you tap into is the most valuable part of your gym membership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is CrossFits job?
May 18, 2021 16:19 - 12 minutes - 24.3 MBEric Roza has had control of CrossFit for almost a year now. What is his job? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
tall boi and thicc boi CrossFit Games incoming
May 14, 2021 13:01 - 6 minutes - 11.5 MBWith new divisions being added to the Games this year, why not introduce weight or height classes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seriously, what's happening with Semifinals?
May 14, 2021 13:01 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MBWith just two weeks until the Semifinals, we have no details on them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wow, that team programming sucked.
May 14, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MBArmen checks in after a few weeks of being unplugged thanks to his move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bye Bye Austin
April 19, 2021 20:27 - 1 hour - 137 MBThe boys record one last episode in Austin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Indy Quarterfinals Are Over: Thoughts and Observations
April 14, 2021 22:13 - 10 minutes - 19.9 MBNow that the first ever CrossFit Games Quarterfinals are over for the individuals, let's look at what happened. From top performances to Rich Froning's scores, let's chat Quarterfinals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Armen's Big News - Scale As Needed 176
April 12, 2021 21:23 - 1 hour - 147 MBArmen's got some news and the boys catch up on the past months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Open Is Over. What Now?
March 30, 2021 21:42 - 8 minutes - 15.1 MBNow that the 2021 CrossFit Games Open is over, what are we supposed to do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scott Britton & BATTLE CANCER Launch New Free Program for Post-Treatment
February 11, 2021 14:35 - 37 minutes - 69 MBBattle Cancer, like many nonprofits, has been hit hard by the COVID pandemic. That hasn't stopped Scott Britton and his team from launching a new, free program for people recovering from cancer treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mat Fraser's Top 5 CrossFit Games Moments
February 04, 2021 18:30 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MBNow the Mat Fraser has retired, it's time to look at his body of work and we'll start with his top 5 moments at the CrossFit Games from 2016 through 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mat Fraser Retires.
February 02, 2021 22:29 - 7 minutes - 14.5 MBThe best to ever do it: Mat Fraser has retired after eight seasons and five straight championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New details about Semifinals and the Last Chance Qualifier
February 02, 2021 22:27 - 5 minutes - 9.41 MBCrossFit has released a newly updated rulebook with the new February 15th date for affiliate cup eligibility as well as our first look at details on the Semifinals and the Last Chance Qualifier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CrossFit Changes the Rulebook Again
January 29, 2021 17:03 - 13 minutes - 25.8 MBSo here we go again. CrossFit has made another update to the rulebook, this time adjusting the eligibility date for the affiliate cup members from January 1st to February 15th. But for the love of God, WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS CROSSFIT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rich Froning's new team is stacked, but is it legal?
January 27, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 34.6 MBRich Froning has added Chase Hill, Andrea Nisler, and Taylor Williamson to Mayhem Freedom, but does the rulebook even allow for this? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are wearables worth it for CrossFit?
January 25, 2021 12:15 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MBApple Watches, Whoop straps, heartrate monitors...so many options exist but are any of them actually valuable or useful for us? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should you even do the Open?
January 21, 2021 17:32 - 17 minutes - 31.8 MBWe've talked a lot about the details around the 2021 CrossFit Games Open, but should you even do it? Armen breaks down reason why you would and wouldn't officially participate in the Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What will it take to make it to the Quarterfinals?
January 20, 2021 20:31 - 7 minutes - 13.1 MBThe 2021 CrossFit Games Open will qualify the top 10% of each Continent into the Online Quarterfinals, but what types of performances will it take to get there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to do the Open if you're not at an affiliate
January 20, 2021 20:28 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MBThe 2021 CrossFit Games Open is coming up but many people aren't members of affiliates anymore. How can you still participate in the Open if you're not a member of a CrossFit affiliate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scale As Needed - We're back!
January 18, 2021 20:27 - 59 minutes - 110 MBArmen, Chase, Cliff, and Kyle are back to talk about everything and nothing all at once. 0:15 - We’re back! 5:20 - Outsourcing our work 10:50 - Chase has been working and playing Breath of the Wild a lot 16:40 - Armen’s channel and his wife is pregnant 22:35 - The Mandalorian 33:01 - Wonder Woman 1984 47:33 - Dune and Bladerunner 2049 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"You can do better" [a message to CrossFit]
January 17, 2021 17:23 - 10 minutes - 20.3 MB"You can do better" isn't needless critical feedback: it's a sign of confidence and pressure needed to move the needle in a direction that can be positive for everyone involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WZA is coming back in Jan 2022 and CF has a prize money problem
January 14, 2021 22:25 - 13 minutes - 26.1 MBMatt O'Keefe just announced on MAKE PODS GREAT AGAIN that Wodapalooza would return in January of 2022, but that opens up a lot of questions about how CrossFit is going to make a financial case for athletes to continue participating in the Games season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Target your weaknesses while training at an affiliate
January 10, 2021 15:18 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MBFor those of us training at CrossFit affiliates, how can we work our weaknesses to prepare for the 2021 CrossFit Games Open while respecting the group setting and our coach's programming? Ya gotta ask! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Half of the 2021 Rulebook is missing
January 09, 2021 15:49 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MBFor a "2021 CrossFit Games Season" Rulebook, the details on the back half of the season sure are missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two-Brain Business's data insights into the gym ecosystem are amazing
January 06, 2021 18:33 - 43 minutes - 15.3 MBArmen sat down with Chris Cooper of Two-Brain Business to talk about their huge research project into the microgym industry and what insights can be taken from there for everyday gym owners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rich's Response and the inevitable PPV Boxing Match
January 05, 2021 18:12 - 12 minutes - 22.5 MBIn a now deleted or hidden YouTube live, Rich Froning spoke out about Mat Fraser's comments regarding their icy relationship. This will never end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So Mat and Rich don't get along?
January 04, 2021 18:20 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBMat Fraser was on the Darren Woodson Show a few weeks ago and told a story about how he and Rich haven't spoken in over two years. What does that really mean and what happens from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.