Podcast Episodes

VNR #96 - CrossFit & Exercise Science… Friends or Enemies?

Episode 96

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

3 years, 7 months ago

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VNR #95 - The day the PRs stop… a topic for Masters athletes

Episode 95

- Big picture concepts regarding coaching & training Masters athletes.
- Things to consider if you are a Masters athlete.
- Should Masters athletes hav…

3 years, 8 months ago

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VNR #94 - How to properly warm up & cool down

Episode 94

- 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 element…

3 years, 8 months ago

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VNR #93 - What does CrossFit do wrong?

Episode 93

Common arguments against CrossFit are discussed.The criticisms covered in this episode are: "CrossFit encourages sloppy form.""CrossFit trainers are …

3 years, 8 months ago

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VNR #92 - Kipping... what's the point?

Episode 92

- 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 th…

3 years, 8 months ago

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VNR #91 - Understanding the intended stimulus & when you should scale UP

Episode 91

- 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 s…

3 years, 8 months ago

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VNR #90 - Hypertrophy training & accessory work

Episode 90

- A VNR listener posted the question, “How much intentional hypertrophy training should CrossFitters at different levels perform?”  
- Pat & Adrian di…

3 years, 9 months ago

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VNR #89 - How to excel as a new coach

Episode 89

- 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…

3 years, 9 months ago

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VNR #88 - Can one workout a day make you strong?

Episode 88

- A very common question is…”Can one workout a day make you strong?”
- Pat & Adrian cover this topic.
- What is a useful level of strength for everyday…

3 years, 9 months ago

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VNR #87 - Doctors, the healthcare system & CrossFit

Episode 87

- Pat & Adrian speak with Dr. Katina Thorton.
- Dr. Thorton is an Anesthesiologist, a wife, a mother of 6 children.
- She has been doing CrossFit since…

3 years, 9 months ago

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