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Jan 7, 2025 • 26min

VNR #196 - Press to Handstand, Forward Roll on Rings & other gymnastics skills.

- A VNR listener wants to know how to incorporate learning gymnastics skills into a program.- Weightlifting gets its own dedicated day…should gymnastics?- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & more.
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Dec 31, 2024 • 41min

VNR #195 - 880 lb. Deadlift, drug free - John Clark

- John Clark has been Britain’s Natural Strongest Man 2X, Midlands Strongest Man 2x, England's Strongest Man competitor 3x, deadlifted 880 lbs drug free & also squatted 836 lbs.- Pat & John discuss his view on training, nutrition & more.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 58min

VNR #194 - 11x Kettlebell World Champion - Denis Vasilev

Denis Vasilev, an 11-time Kettlebell World Champion, shares his incredible journey from martial arts to kettlebell mastery. He discusses the nuances of kettlebell techniques, emphasizing the importance of body positioning and grip strength. Denis reveals his unique training philosophy, focusing on a three-day workout schedule that balances intensity with recovery. Personal anecdotes offer insights into the mental and physical challenges faced by elite athletes. His dedication to proper form and structured training shines through as he inspires listeners to embrace kettlebell training.
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Dec 17, 2024 • 42min

VNR #193 - Ozempic. - The good, the bad & the ugly

- Ozempic is one of the most popular pharmaceutical productions currently on the market being used for weight loss.- Millions of Americans have either tired this product and/or are currently taking it.- Who should use this product?- Is it necessary?- What are the pros & cons?- Special guest EC Synowski from OptimizeMe Nutrition provides her perspective.- Pat & EC Synkowski discuss this topic.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 54min

VNR #192 - How to Deadlift 1000 lbs. - Jerry Pritchett

- Jerry Pritchett is regarded as one of the best deadlifters in the world.- He competed multiple times at the World’s Strongest Man.- He earned the title of “America’s Strongest Man” in 2017.- His best deadlift was 465 kg (1,025 lbs) & his best “raw” deadlift was 415 kg (915 lbs)- He is also a father & a professional metal fabricator. - Pat, Adrian & Jerry discuss what it takes to get strong & many other topics.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 20min

VNR #191 - Should you lift before or after a CrossFit class?

- A VNR listener wants to know if he should lift before or after his CrossFit class.- Currently, he takes a CrossFit class & then immediately after attends a weightlifting class.- He wants to know if this order is ok or if he should change his schedule to lift first.- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 46min

VNR #190 - Tell the truth to your members, whether they like it or not.

- As a trainer/coach it is your responsibility to tell the truth to your clients.- It is impossible to truly improve someone’s health & fitness if certain subjects are not allowed to be addressed.- Telling the truth may make for some uncomfortable conversations, but they are necessary.- Telling the truth can be done with empathy & compassion without sugarcoating the message. - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 24min

VNR #189 - Can you learn intensity training alone?

- Jonathan, a VNR listener, wants to know if it is necessary to be a member of a CrossFit gym in order to learn about intensity?- Can someone training alone truly workout at a level of relative intensity that is high enough to produce results? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 25min

VNR #188 - Training for multiple competitions at once…good or bad?

- Katie, a VNR listener, wants to know if training for multiple competitions at once is ok.- She wants to train & compete in a Strongman event & then compete in a CrossFit competition a week later.- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
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Nov 5, 2024 • 25min

VNR #187 - Is a little bit of bad technique ok?

- A trainer wants to know if allowing a little bit of bad technique is ok to make athletes feel good?- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

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