Varied Not Random

- Pat & Adrian answer questions from members of the community.- Can every workout really be modified to meet every client’s needs?- What can athletes expect from a General Physical Preparedness program?- How can someone incorporate skill work into a busy week?

- Pat & Adrian discuss “Odd Objects”.- They cover what they are & how to use them in your training.

- Pat & Adrian respond to a comment from an athlete who started CrossFit later in life.- This athlete does not do many of the “complex” movements often found in CrossFit such as muscle-ups, handstand walking, etc.- Pat & Adrian explain how you can modify CrossFit as needed to fit your unique situation.- Excluding certain movements does not mean you won’t be able to find an effective alternative that fits your personal fitness journey. 

- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from a 50 year old athlete looking to regain overhead strength & stability after surgery for a torn rotator cuff & biceps tendon.- Proper mindset for recovering from an injury is discussed.- Adrian explains his guiding principles of “strict & slow” as well as “fresh before fatigued.”- Pat presents a list of movements that worked well for him after injuring his shoulder in a motorcycle wreck.

- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from the community about sprinting.- Is there a certain age when athletes should stop sprinting?- What are the benefits of sprinting?- Warming up to help avoid pulled hamstrings is discussed.- Modifications & substitutions for foot sprints are given.

- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from the community. - Jessica is an affiliate owner in her 40’s. She’s been doing CrossFit for about 10 years & these days PR’s are very rare.- Pat & Adrian each discuss why this may be happening & offer tips, guidance & perspective to help Jessica get back on track.

- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from the community, “Which movements are “under-coached?”.- Pat & Adrian each discuss the movements they feel often do not get the coaching attention they deserve.

- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from the community, “How should you introduce someone new to CrossFit?”.- Adrian has a multi-step strategy he feels will set anyone up for success.- Pat takes a different approach and offers various ways to have discussions around certain topics/concerns that new people frequently have.

- Pat & Adrian explain the difference between Relative & Mathematical Intensity.- Real world examples are given to help understand the importance of both.- They discuss how they decide what level of intensity is appropriate for any given workout. - Focusing on correlates of intensity is not the most effective path to increase your fitness.

- Pat & Adrian interview Nicole Christensen, the owner of CrossFit Roots in Boulder, Colorado.- CF Roots began in 2009 in a one-car garage & has grown into a 5,000 square foot gym.- Nicole is a subject matter expert on developing some of the best coaches in the world.- She has created systems to ensure her members receive the experience they deserve & that her training staff remains top notch.- Nicole has also engineered her business in a way that provides a true career path for her coaches, which includes health care & an IRA.