Varied Not Random

- 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...

- 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...

- 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.  -...

- 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. 

- A VNR listener asked for tips & tricks for eating well while traveling. - Pat & Adrian answer this question based on their personal experiences.

- A VNR listener asked the question, what would Pat & Adrian be doing if CrossFit never existed? - Pat & Adrian answer this question with regard to physical fitness, as well as occupation.

- A recreational athlete has been doing CrossFit for 6 years & is considering dropping a couple of Crossfit sessions each week to add in some bodybuilding.  - They want to know if they would be “Cheating” on CrossFit by doing some globo gym isolation movements.  - Form, function & aesthetics are discussed. - Want vs Need is discussed. - Accessory work is touch on. - Pat & Adrian dive i...

- Chad Vaughn is a 2-Time Olympian, 9-Time Senior National Champion, 2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist, 3-Time Pan American Games Team Member, 6-Time Pan American Team Member, 6-Time World Team Member & Former Senior American Record Holder. - He is also very well versed in CrossFit. - Pat & Adrian cover a wide range of topics from Chad’s journey to the Olympics, coaching athletes, &amp...

- A gym owner refuses to program short workouts. - The gym owner feels that most people come to the gym to do a “nice long workout”. - A trainer (not the owner), who is responsible for creating the programming for the gym does not agree with the owner on this subject & feels short workouts need to be programmed. - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & offer guidance. 

- In this lighthearted & fun episode Pat & Adrian play “20 Questions” with a CrossFit theme. - Below are the 20 Questions. Feel free to post your answers in the comments section under this episode on the btwb YouTube channel. Power lifts or Olympic lifts for the rest of your life? Run, bike or row?  Time priority or task priority? Ring Muscle-ups or Bar-muscle-ups Squat or Deadlift? 115 lb...

- A VNR listener asked why there are not more opportunities for low income people who cannot afford the monthly fee to attend a CrossFit gym. - This VNR listener has people workout in his barn gym for free if they cannot afford to go anywhere else. - Pat & Adrian discuss ways to bring fitness to people who cannot afford a gym membership.

- 9 weeks ago Pat had a total hip replacement surgery. - Week by week he has been building himself up. - This episode explores the unique process Pat created to expedite his road to recovery. - Adrian interviews him about his journey, thought process, lessons learned & struggles.

- What are tips & tricks to create workouts while traveling? - A VNR listener is planning a 10 day trip to Mexico & wants to make sure his fitness does not suffer. - Pat & Adrian have spent extensive time traveling the world, living in hotels & creating workouts with limited equipment. - They explore this topic & share their lessons learned.

- Will a Cold Plunge improve your performance and/or recovery? - Are certain things popular for a while & then fade away, like compression gear & physio tape? - Before you experiment with these things it is important to be doing the fundamentals well, like sleep, nutrition & workouts. - Pat & Adrian tackle this topic.

- What if you’re so fast on a workout that you may never set a new PR on it ever again? - What should you do the next time it gets programmed? - Should you do it? Should you skip it? Should you modify it? - Does it still have any training value? - Pat & Adrian tackle this topic.

- A VNR listener has been a member of several CrossFit gyms. - At their old gym, the majority of the members could do the daily workout “Rx’d”. - At their new gym, only the same 3-4 people can do the workout “Rx’d” every day, & one of them is the gym owner who writes the programming. - This listener wants to know what should be taken into consideration when determining what will be considered...

- A VNR listener, who is a member of a CrossFit gym, wrote into the VNR team with two questions. - First, if the coaches always utterly destroy the members on workouts, is that motivating or demotivating? - Second, does the whiteboard still have a place in CrossFit? - Pat, Adrian tackle this topic.

- Pat created a definitive step-by-step guide for programming intentional, effective Strength & Conditioning workouts. - This free e-book is 52 pages of highly useful information. - It covers the creation of a 4-week block of training from start to finish. - It is jam packed with charts & tools to help people eliminate biases & identify priorities. - Pat & Adrian discuss the book.

- A VNR listener, who is also a coach, is struggling with their athletes on Heavy Days. - Their athletes do not seem to understand the importance & value of dedicated rest periods. - This coach is hoping to get some insight, guidance & suggestions for improving this situation. - Pat, Adrian tackle this topic.

- Dr. Sean Rockett has been an Orthopedic Surgeon for 20+ years. - He is also an active member of the CrossFit community.  - Dr. Rockett discusses tendonitis, rips, tears, arthritis & more. - He gives his opinion on when to simply rest vs seek out medical attention. - Pat, Adrian & Dr. Rockett tackle these topics & more.