Podcast Episodes

VNR #276: Is Intensity a Lie?

Episode 276

-Someone on Reddit asked the question, “Is Intensity a Lie?”
-They said that it seems Intensity is the defining characteristic of what makes CrossFit …

2 months, 1 week ago

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VNR #275: How to Convince People to Work Out.

Episode 275

-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 …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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VNR #274: Garage Gym Gear Maintenance

Episode 274

-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 …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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VNR #273: How to Coach a 7x1 Deadlift class.

Episode 273

-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 …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

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VNR #272: What can Gym Owners learn from Garage Gyms?

Episode 272

-Two topics are tackled today.
-What can Gym owners learn from Garage Gym athletes?
-How can modern day CrossFit gyms recapture the “fun & less structu…

3 months ago

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VNR #271: Zone 2 Training: Necessary or Not?

Episode 271

-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 …

3 months, 1 week ago

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VNR #270: Strict Pull-ups are cool. Here’s how to get some.

Episode 270

-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 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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VNR #269: Are Certifications necessary to be a good coach?

Episode 269

-Mark is a CrossFit trainer & his CFL1 is about to expire.
-He coaches at a local gym a couple of times each month.
-He loves coaching & wants to impro…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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VNR #268: Pat does another 72-hour Fast & says it was easy. What changed?

Episode 268

-Pat is doing some self-experimentation this year. His goal is to do a 72-hour water-only fast once every 4 months.
-He did his first one in January 2…

4 months ago

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VNR #267: Is “Murph” without a weight vest still Rx’d?

Episode 267

-A VNR listener wants to know if doing the CrossFit Hero workout “Murph” still counts if he has never used a weight vest.
-Pat & Adrian discuss this t…

4 months, 1 week ago

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