- A husband & wife want to workout together, but they only have 1 barbell & one set of dumbbells. - They want to know how to make any workout into a partner workout. - Pat & Adrian discuss the various types of partner workouts & the many aspects to consider when programming them.
- Are Rebounding box jumps dangerous? - Is there a real or just a perceived risk involved? - What are the pros & cons of rebounding box jumps? - Who should do them & who should avoid them? - Pat & Boz discuss these topics.
- What is the definition of Intensity? - How do we measure it? - Why is intensity important for fitness? - Pat & Adrian answer these questions are answered & many more topics related to intensity are covered.
- A new person has only been doing CrossFit for 3 weeks. - They are hurting & sore all over. - They can barely keep up during the workouts. - Recently, this new person decided to stop before the entire workout was complete. - The other members of the gym tried to motivate him by yelling, “Go! Go! Go!”, but that was the last thing this person wanted to hear & he yelled at them to be quiet. - Was the new member out of line? Were the other members right or wrong? - Pat & Adrian address ...
- A member of a CrossFit gym is unsure whether or not he should leave his current gym & find another one. - The owners seem to play favorites with some members, while ignoring others. - Members who are friends with the owner can train twice a day, other members are not allowed to. - Pat & Adrian address these issues.
- A VNR listener named Jamie wrote in with a couple of questions. - He wants to know if taking “seasonal breaks” from fitness is okay? - He also wants to know how much squatting is too much? - Pat & Adrian address these topics.
- This is the ultimate guide to optimizing your experience with btwb. - Jake works for btwb & is a subject matter expert. - Pat asked the community for their top questions about the btwb app. - Jake answers every question in detail, including doing a screen share when needed, to ensure everything is crystal clear. - Topics covered are: - What is Tempus & how to use it. - C2 Rower & Rogue Air Bike integration with Tempus. - What sort of workouts function with Tempus? - Logging/switchi...
- Kurtis Bowler & his wife Laurie opened Rainer CrossFit in 2004. - Their gym recently celebrated its 20 year anniversary as a CrossFit affiliate. - It is currently the oldest active affiliate. - Kurtis shares the evolution of this gym over the last two decades. - He & Pat also chat about lumberjacks, grip strength & much more.
- A CrossFit enthusiast asked if butterfly pull-ups are worth the risk? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
- A VNR listener does not like the “variance” aspect of the CrossFit methodology. - He wants to know what would be the pros & cons of simply repeating the same 3 weeks worth of workouts over & over forever. - Pat discusses these topics & more.
- Dan Bailey is multiyear CrossFit Games athlete, a husband & a new father to a set of twins. - Dan talks about how his life & training have changed since having kids, as well as the lessons he has learned. - He also has been pursuing the goal of a 600 lb deadlift, a 500 lb back squat & a 400 lb bench press. - Recently Dan completed the hero workout “Murph” with 100 lbs. - Pat discusses these topics & more.
- A VNR listener observed the fact that she can do a strict handstand push-up, but cannot strict press her bodyweight with a barbell. - Would working on both movements at the same time be complementary to increasing her capacity, or is it better to focus on one at a time? - Does this apply to other movements, like bench press & push-ups, etc? - Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.
- A VNR listener wants to know if trainers should always coach the same classes or mix it up? - If trainers always coach the same classes each day they have a better chance to deeply know those particular clients. - If trainers vary the classes they coach, they will be exposed to new members, and those members will get to experience a different coaching style. - Each side of this discussion has pros & cons. - Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.
- A VNR listener wants to know how he can “listen to his body” while not having FOMO about not training. - He said he feels like he is falling apart lately. He has low back pain, a tweaked knee, & tennis elbow. - He also said he admits to being a bit stubborn & stupid by continuing to train. - Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.
- Hampton Morris is an American weightlifter who will be representing the United States at the 2024 Olympics. - He competes in the 61 kg weight class & holds the world record for the clean & jerk. - He started oly lifting at 12 years old and his father has been his coach the entire time. - Hampton shares his most memorable moments and gives us insight into what his training looks like.
- A VNR listener said they are heartbroken because their gym recently stopped doing skill work. - This person’s weakness is gymnastics movements. - They feel lost & want to know how to keep making progress. - Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.
- Athletes are passionate about their shoes, but is there a best one? - Do you prefer a minimalist shoe? Do you like zero drop? - Do you run in traditional running shoes or in a cross training style shoe? - Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.
- Mary Theisen-Lappen is an American weightlifter who recently qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. - She has a lifetime best of 163 kg (358 lbs.) for the clean & jerk and 120 kg (264 lbs.) for the snatch. - Pat & Adrian talk with Mary about training, life, and her journey to the Olympics.
- A VNR listener wants to know how often Hero workouts should be programmed? - Pat & Adrian tackle this topic.
- On today’s show Pat & Adrian answer questions from two different VNR listeners, Rick & Lauren. - Rick is 52 years old with a huge background in endurance sports. He is one year into CrossFit & wants to know how to balance his schedule. - Lauren is a busy mom with 3 kids, a full time job & not enough sleep. She is trying to find a way to keep fitness a part of her hectic schedule & seeks advice. - Pat & Adrian dive into these topics.
- Mattie Rogers is an American weightlifter who competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. - She is a Pan American Champion. - Mattie holds American records in the Clean & Jerk as well as the Snatch in the 76 kg category. - Her weightlifting career has been filled with incredible successes, but she has also dealt with significant challenges as well. - Mattie openly & honestly discusses the highs & lows of her athletic journey with Pat & Adrian.
- A VNR listener asked which uncommon movements or exercises we would like to see programmed more regularly? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
- Adrian Bozman programmed the 6 events for the 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinals. - In this episode he explains to Pat his thought process behind each event & why it was programmed.
- Ryan Davis is the Director of Football Strength & Conditioning at The University of Maryland. - He has worked with athletes from all different sports including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, rowing, gymnastics & more. - He believes in developing both the physical & mental capacity of his athletes. - Pat & Adrian discuss a wide range of topics with him.
- A VNR listener, who has been a CF coach for 5 years, was recently preparing to take the RKC1 qualification. - While preparing for this qualification he received a lot of flak for the “American Swing”, which is so prevalent in CrossFit. - Since the Kettlebell Snatch also takes the kettlebell to the overhead position, why is it not more frequently utilized in training? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
- A VNR listener from the UK says he struggles when trying to perform complex movements while fatigued. - Bar muscle-ups, Ring Muscle-ups, Double-unders, Snatches & Chest-to-bar Pull-ups are some of the movements he mentioned as being problematic. - He is looking for how to best improve these areas of his fitness. - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
- A 28 year old Police Officer from Europe is considering becoming a competitive athlete. - He has only been working out for 3 years, and only doing CrossFit for 6 months. - After winning a local competition a trainer has told him that he has potential to go to the next level. - What are the pros and cons of this decision? - What does it really take to make this happen? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
- A VNR listener wants to know if they should workout while sick? - They said they never used to get sick, but that has changed since having kids. - Their child is in daycare & now it seems they are sick all the time & their fitness is taking a serious hit. - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
- Kristi Eramo O’Connell has been a lifelong athlete. - She competed 7 times at the CrossFit Games, six of which were as an individual athlete. - She recently ran a marathon in 3 hours & 4 minutes with minimal training. - She retired from the CrossFit Games with a new focus of “taking on different athletic challenges”. - Hyrox racing was one of her new challenges & she took 1st place. - Pat & Adrian discuss these topics & more with her.
- Why is Nutrition important? What aspects of fitness & health are affected? - How & when do you broach the subject with someone? - What are actionable steps to try with clients and/or friends? - Pat & Adrian answer this question based on their personal experiences.
