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Hosted by Pat Sherwood & Adrian Bozman, each episode is packed with insightful & actionable information aimed at people passionate about CrossFit, health & fitness, as well as general strength & conditioning. If you are an athlete, coach, gym owner or simply enjoy improving yourself & those around you through fitness, you've come to the right place.
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- 4 days ago27 min
VNR #277: How many machines does a garage gym need?
-VNR listener Beck wants to know, “How many machines does a garage gym need?” -He has a C2 rower, but recently has been trying to decide if he should get a ski erg and/or an air runner? -He lives in a very hot environment & says the space in his garage gym is somewhat limited, so he is not taking this decision lightly. -Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
- 1 weeks ago35 min
VNR #276: Is Intensity a Lie?
-Someone on Reddit asked the question, “Is Intensity a Lie?” -They said that it seems Intensity is the defining characteristic of what makes CrossFit truly CrossFit. -They also said it seems that CrossFitters care more about intensity than other things like movement quality. -Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
- 2 weeks ago37 min
VNR #275: How to Convince People to Work Out.
-Jeff wants to know how he can convince his friends & family to work out with him. -He has lots of people in his life that are battling health issues & he would like to get them on a better path. -The problem is that everyone thinks CrossFit is too hard & crazy. -Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
- 3 weeks ago32 min
VNR #274: Garage Gym Gear Maintenance
-A VNR listener wants recommendations for ensuring their garage gym equipment lasts as long as possible. -At the end of the show a funny social media meme about CrossFit is shared. -Pat & Adrian discuss these topics.
- Jun 30, 202640 min
VNR #273: How to Coach a 7x1 Deadlift class.
-Matteo is a CrossFit Level 3 Trainer. He is a full time coach. In addition to coaching he is an instrumental part of CrossFit Linchpin & has helped create several Varied Not Random cycles. -In this episode Matteo discusses how he would manage a typical one hour class when the workout of the day is classic heavy day. -Pat discussed this topic with Matteo.
- Jun 23, 202637 min
VNR #272: What can Gym Owners learn from Garage Gyms?
-Two topics are tackled today. -What can Gym owners learn from Garage Gym athletes? -How can modern day CrossFit gyms recapture the “fun & less structured” feeling of the earlier years of CrossFit? -Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
- Jun 16, 202634 min
VNR #271: Zone 2 Training: Necessary or Not?
-Zone 2 training is a form of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise performed at roughly 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. -It is usually performed by running, biking or rowing for at least 45 minutes. -This training emphasizes aerobic metabolism, where your body primarily burns fat for fuel while building mitochondrial efficiency, capillary density, and overall endurance. -It has become a popular topic of discussion in the CrossFit community, but is it necessary to include in your training? -...
- Jun 9, 202643 min
VNR #270: Strict Pull-ups are cool. Here’s how to get some.
-Strict Pull-ups are a foundational, yet highly challenging movement. -In this episode Pat & Adrian discuss why building a base of strict pull-ups is important, as well as how many pull-ups is considered a “base”. -They also offer various methods to get your first strict pull-up or get more.
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