Varied Not Random
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Hosted by Pat Sherwood & Adrian Bozman, each episode is packed with insightful & actionable information aimed at people passionate about CrossFit, health & fitness, as well as general strength & conditioning. If you are an athlete, coach, gym owner or simply enjoy improving yourself & those around you through fitness, you've come to the right place. A podcast brought to you by the BTWB team.
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Jul 5, 2022 • 30min
VNR #65 - Why should I do full range of motion if big time athletes don’t?
- A VNR viewer asked why he should hold himself to a full range of motion standard when he sees athletes getting away with poor ROM during a competition? - Pat & Adrian address this topic from both a personal and a physiological standpoint.
Jun 28, 2022 • 38min
VNR #64 - How can Gym Owners get members to show up for “unpopular” workouts?
- How can Gym Owners get members to show up for “unpopular” workouts?- Pat & Adrian answer this question from a viewer/listener of Varied Not Random.- Several tips, tricks & strategies are given to assist gym owners in solving this problem.
Jun 21, 2022 • 26min
VNR #63 - How to stay fit around friends who don’t work out
- How can you maintain fitness as much as possible when you are with people who do not work out?- Pat & Adrian answer this question from a viewer/listener of Varied Not Random.- Real life examples are given to squeeze in effective workouts that require minimum time and equipment.
Jun 14, 2022 • 1h 4min
VNR #62 - Talking competition, lessons learned & life with Dan Bailey
- Dan Bailey is a 5 time CrossFit Games athlete.- He finished in the Top 10 every year he competed.- Pat & Adrian chat with Dan about his incredible journey as a CrossFit competitor.- Dan shares his advice for people looking to compete & his lessons learned.
Jun 7, 2022 • 27min
VNR #61 - The value of Gym Owners befriending other Gym Owners
- Gym owners meeting up & sharing information has tremendous professional value.- View other gyms in your local area as allies.- How & why you want to create a community not only within your gym, but with other gyms as well.
May 31, 2022 • 39min
VNR #60 - 275 lb Snatch, sub 7:00 2K Row or 30 Strict Pull-ups… which would you choose?
- You need to pick someone to face an unknown physical challenge & you are given 3 athletes to choose from.- Athlete “A” has a 275 pound full snatch.- Athlete “B” has a sub 7:00 2k row.- Athlete “C” can do 30 strict pull-ups.- This is all the information you have about the athletes or the physical challenge. Who would you choose and why?- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
May 24, 2022 • 27min
VNR #59 - Coaches dating Members - Good or Bad idea?
- Should romantic relationships between a gym’s coaching staff & clients be permitted or prohibited?- Pat & Adrian answer this question based on a survey they conducted with multiple gym owners.
May 17, 2022 • 35min
VNR #58 - When is it time to quit CrossFit?
- How do you know when it is time to quit or take a break from CrossFit?- Pat & Adrian answer this question from someone who describes themselves as burned out, jaded & injured.
May 10, 2022 • 20min
VNR #57 - The real reason some fail to achieve their fitness goals
- The path to achieving your goals can have its ups and downs.- Pat & Adrian discuss the most common reasons people fail to obtain their fitness goals.
May 3, 2022 • 21min
VNR #56 - At what age should you NOT do a 1RM deadlift?
- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from the community.- Charlie started CrossFit at 43 years old, he is currently 46.- Charlie’s friend, who has a degree in kinesiology, advised him not to perform a 1RM deadlift at his age due to the risk of injury outweighing the potential benefit. - Pat & Adrian give their opinion on this topic.
