649. Chris Hinshaw and Caroline Lambray | Just Before Adler Wins The CrossFit Games

In this episode, Hinshaw and Lambray delve into their extensive experience coaching elite CrossFit athlete and 2023 CrossFit Games Champion, Jeff Adler, shedding light on their meticulous programming techniques, skill enhancement, and building endurance. Caroline underscores the value of data-driven training and cultivating a success-oriented mindset.

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00:00 Introduction

14:30 The importance of tactical skills in training

14:43 Balancing pace and competition in training

16:01 Importance of understanding and utilizing genetic

potential

29:57 Importance of recovery in training

30:11 Understanding the purpose of metcons and active

recovery

30:52 Maximizing results through efficient training

36:06 Continuous learning for effective coaching and member

education

51:52 Implementing cooldowns after metcon

52:19 Emphasizing catching breath and controlled recovery

52:59 Teaching athletes the value of intervals for higher

intensity

53:50 Focus on controlled breathing and heart rate recovery

55:56 Recovery period after metcon is crucial

56:55 Using slow movements to clear lactic acid

1:09:51 Turning slow twitch into fast twitch during a workout

1:10:06 Misconception: Faster is always better in CrossFit

1:10:41 Slow twitch fibers need more recovery time after

fatigue

1:11:21 Zone two training for endurance and muscular

stamina