Varied Not Random

-Kristie A. asked the following question: “At what age should you start dropping the weight during workouts?” -Kristie is 54 years old & can do dumbbell snatches with the “Rx’d” 35 pound dumbbell.-Her friend asked her why she keeps doing the “Rx’d” load & her response was, “Because I can.”-Pat & Boz answer this question.

-A VNR listener asked the following question, “I've been thinking about the pathway to become a consistent CrossFitter. Are there any lessons that we can learn from the people who stick with it?”-Pat & Boz answer this question.

-A VNR listener asked the following question, “Do you believe elite CF athletes are healthy?”-Pat & Boz answer this question.

-An athlete has been doing CrossFit for 12 years & struggled with many Rx’d loadings.-They are 40 years old & noticed a difficulty in improving strength.-They want to know if they should apply a progressive overload approach to daily Crossfit workouts, pursue a dedicated strength program or simply struggle through the Rx’d loadings each day.-Pat & Boz answer this question & more.

-What is the major difference between CrossFit & traditional strength training?-Which person would be fitter?-Pat & Boz answer these questions & more.

-Dr. Allison Brager is an active duty neurobiologist and Major in the U.S.Army supporting Special Forces and NATO partners. -At present, she has reapplied as a NASA astronaut candidate, having been a semifinalist for the Class of 2020. -Her research examines genetic and neurobiological factors of resiliency to extreme stress in extreme environments to include Antarctica and the Central American rainforest and she has done research with Special Forces, ultra-marathon athletes, and other elite professional and Olympic athletes. -She has over 45 publications in flagship biomedical journals.-Pat, Boz & Allison discuss sleep, NASA, the central nervous system, fitness & more.

-Jamie Shepperson originally submitted a question about squatting that was answered on VNR episode 181. In his question he revealed his occupation as a window cleaner.-Pat & Boz thought it would be fascinating & fun to speak with someone about the physical demands of that rather unusual occupation. -Jamie reached out saying he would be open to discussing the demands of his job & this episode was born.-Pat, Boz & Jamie talk about window cleaning, fitness & more.

-Ryan Hudson is the owner of Level 5.-He owns a CrossFit gym as well as a more traditional body building style gym.-Over the years he has built his business up to 1,200 members.-Ryan’s gyms offer key card access & are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.-Ryan explains his journey as a business owner, the lessons he has learned & shares how others can replicate what he has accomplished.-Pat & Boz discuss running a successful gym with Ryan.

-Samantha Briggs is a legend in the world of CrossFit.-She was 2013 CrossFit Games Champion & was crowned “Fittest on Earth”.-She competed at the CrossFit Games 11 times.-Currently, she is a firefighter & just finished paramedic school.-She discusses how her training has evolved over the years at this phase of her life.-Pat & Boz & Samantha discuss training, life & more.

-A VNR listener wants to know if Pat & Boz hope the CrossFit methodology & Sport will look the same in 10 years or evolve?-If we want it to evolve, how will it look?-What factors could impede change?-Pat & Boz discuss this topic & offer their perspective.