Varied Not Random

- An interview with Dr. Nathan Jenkins.- Pat & Adrian discuss the relationship between CrossFit & exercise science with Dr. Jenkins, who has a PHD in this field.- CrossFit, exercise science, pros & co...

7 Feb 20231h 11min

- Big picture concepts regarding coaching & training Masters athletes.- Things to consider if you are a Masters athlete.- Should Masters athletes have different programming?- One day everyone will sto...

31 Jan 202331min

- What are the key elements of an effective warm-up?- What are the benefits of a warm-up?- How should you create a warm-up?- What are the key elements of an effective cool down?- What are the benefits...

24 Jan 202345min

Common arguments against CrossFit are discussed.The criticisms covered in this episode are: "CrossFit encourages sloppy form.""CrossFit trainers are not qualified to coach people.""Doing Olympic lifts...

17 Jan 20231h 9min

- Someone posted a comment stating they only do kipping pull-ups because they will show up in the CrossFit Open.- This comment sparked the idea of this episode dedicated to kipping.- What is kipping? ...

10 Jan 202332min

- A VNR listener posted the question, “How important is it for the coaches to understand the intended stimulus of a workout? When should an athlete scale the workout UP?”- Pat & Adrian discuss intende...

3 Jan 202349min

- A VNR listener posted the question, “How much intentional hypertrophy training should CrossFitters at different levels perform?” - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & also take a deep dive into acces...

27 Dec 202245min

- Rich is a new trainer with less than one year’s experience who is about to start coaching at a new gym. - He posted a question asking Pat & Adrian for recommendations to assist him in becoming a be...

20 Dec 202246min