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By Armen Hammer

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ArmenHammerTV episodes:

08.09.2021
The importance of hormonal health with Andrew Wax
Hormonal 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...
07.26.2021
The Keala Foundation and Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run: Helping the Youth of Kaua'i
Aaron 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...
07.09.2021
CrossFit's new President signals their plans
CrossFit 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.
07.05.2021
Swimming and Paddling are Back Again!
Dave 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.
06.30.2021
So these are the Last Chance Qualifier Workouts huh?
CrossFit 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.
06.30.2021
CrossFit is now offering Affiliate Programming
CrossFit'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.
06.26.2021
Training Think Tank's Max El Hag
Max 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.
06.25.2021
Coaching the Future: James Townsend
Armen 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.
06.16.2021
CrossFit messes up their own leaderboard, names the wrong athlete as a Games Qualifier
The 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...
06.14.2021
Elevating The Athletes: Matt O'Keefe
Matt 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...
06.11.2021
Time To Make A Statement: Danielle Brandon
CrossFit 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.
06.09.2021
Mallory O'Brien and Emma Cary are the Future
With 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.
06.09.2021
Sanctioned Athlete Competes At MACC, Qualifies for the Games
Janelle 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...
06.03.2021
Here To Send A Message: Emma Cary
Emma 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...
06.03.2021
Turning a Corner: Blair Chapman
Blair 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.
06.02.2021
From Farm to Fitness: Colten Mertens
Colten 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.
06.02.2021
Here to Win: Saxon Panchik
As 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...
05.27.2021
Fee Saghafi: Competing With The Best
Fee 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...
05.26.2021
The Semifinal prize purse is a big, ugly step backwards
With 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.
05.26.2021
The real winners with the Semifinal Prize Purse
CrossFit 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.
05.26.2021
Thanks to CrossFit, this isn't a professional sport and you aren't a pro athlete
CrossFit 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...
05.25.2021
Jay Crouch Is Ready For Torian Pro
After 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.
05.24.2021
Going Full Kumail - Scale As Needed 179
The 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.
05.18.2021
Your gym isn't a gym, it's a social club.
The network you tap into is the most valuable part of your gym membership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05.18.2021
What is CrossFits job?
Eric 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.
05.14.2021
tall boi and thicc boi CrossFit Games incoming
With 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.
05.14.2021
Seriously, what's happening with Semifinals?
With just two weeks until the Semifinals, we have no details on them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05.14.2021
Wow, that team programming sucked.
Armen checks in after a few weeks of being unplugged thanks to his move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04.19.2021
Bye Bye Austin
The boys record one last episode in Austin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04.14.2021
Indy Quarterfinals Are Over: Thoughts and Observations
Now 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.
04.12.2021
Armen's Big News - Scale As Needed 176
Armen's got some news and the boys catch up on the past months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03.30.2021
The Open Is Over. What Now?
Now that the 2021 CrossFit Games Open is over, what are we supposed to do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02.11.2021
Scott Britton & BATTLE CANCER Launch New Free Program for Post-Treatment
Battle 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...
02.04.2021
Mat Fraser's Top 5 CrossFit Games Moments
Now 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.
02.02.2021
Mat Fraser Retires.
The 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.
02.02.2021
New details about Semifinals and the Last Chance Qualifier
CrossFit 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...
01.29.2021
CrossFit Changes the Rulebook Again
So 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...
01.27.2021
Rich Froning's new team is stacked, but is it legal?
Rich 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.
01.25.2021
Are wearables worth it for CrossFit?
Apple 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.
01.21.2021
Should you even do the Open?
We'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...
01.20.2021
What will it take to make it to the Quarterfinals?
The 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.
01.20.2021
How to do the Open if you're not at an affiliate
The 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...
01.18.2021
Scale As Needed - We're back!
Armen, 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 -...
01.17.2021
"You can do better" [a message to CrossFit]
"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.
01.14.2021
WZA is coming back in Jan 2022 and CF has a prize money problem
Matt 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...
01.10.2021
Target your weaknesses while training at an affiliate
For 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...
01.09.2021
Half of the 2021 Rulebook is missing
For 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.
01.06.2021
Two-Brain Business's data insights into the gym ecosystem are amazing
Armen 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.
01.05.2021
Rich's Response and the inevitable PPV Boxing Match
In 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.
01.04.2021
So Mat and Rich don't get along?
Mat 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....

What's ArmenHammerTV about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

ArmenHammerTV episodes:

The importance of hormonal health with Andrew Wax

The Keala Foundation and Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run: Helping the Youth of Kaua'i

CrossFit's new President signals their plans

Swimming and Paddling are Back Again!

So these are the Last Chance Qualifier Workouts huh?

CrossFit is now offering Affiliate Programming

Training Think Tank's Max El Hag

Coaching the Future: James Townsend

CrossFit messes up their own leaderboard, names the wrong athlete as a Games Qualifier

Elevating The Athletes: Matt O'Keefe

Time To Make A Statement: Danielle Brandon

Mallory O'Brien and Emma Cary are the Future

Sanctioned Athlete Competes At MACC, Qualifies for the Games

Here To Send A Message: Emma Cary

Turning a Corner: Blair Chapman

From Farm to Fitness: Colten Mertens

Here to Win: Saxon Panchik

Fee Saghafi: Competing With The Best

The Semifinal prize purse is a big, ugly step backwards

The real winners with the Semifinal Prize Purse

Thanks to CrossFit, this isn't a professional sport and you aren't a pro athlete

Jay Crouch Is Ready For Torian Pro

Going Full Kumail - Scale As Needed 179

Your gym isn't a gym, it's a social club.

What is CrossFits job?

tall boi and thicc boi CrossFit Games incoming

Seriously, what's happening with Semifinals?

Wow, that team programming sucked.

Bye Bye Austin

Indy Quarterfinals Are Over: Thoughts and Observations

Armen's Big News - Scale As Needed 176

The Open Is Over. What Now?

Scott Britton & BATTLE CANCER Launch New Free Program for Post-Treatment

Mat Fraser's Top 5 CrossFit Games Moments

Mat Fraser Retires.

New details about Semifinals and the Last Chance Qualifier

CrossFit Changes the Rulebook Again

Rich Froning's new team is stacked, but is it legal?

Are wearables worth it for CrossFit?

Should you even do the Open?

What will it take to make it to the Quarterfinals?

How to do the Open if you're not at an affiliate

Scale As Needed - We're back!

"You can do better" [a message to CrossFit]

WZA is coming back in Jan 2022 and CF has a prize money problem

Target your weaknesses while training at an affiliate

Half of the 2021 Rulebook is missing

Two-Brain Business's data insights into the gym ecosystem are amazing

Rich's Response and the inevitable PPV Boxing Match

So Mat and Rich don't get along?