Varied Not Random

-Injuries may occur inside or outside the gym.-We want to keep our athletes working out while being mindful of the injury.-The focus of this episode is not rehab.-How to use an injury as an opportunity to focus on areas you’ve neglected.-Real world examples are given from Adrian & Pat’s life.

-How to structure a Heavy Day in the gym.-Who should lift heavy & how often?-How to warm-up.-How long to rest between lifts.-When to attempt a PR lift.-Avoid the trap of trying to cram too much into a 1 hour class.

-Volume & Intensity, defining our terms.-Why is intensity so important?-How much volume is appropriate?-High intensity should not be confused with maximal intensity.-Track your data to ensure your fitness is trending in the right direction.

-Adrian discusses what defines some of his "best sessions" in the gym.-Every training session should have a focus and a specific desired outcome.-Effectively remove unnecessary elements that distract from the focus of the day.-The importance of honestly assessing if your training is accomplishing your goals.-How adding more training might not help you achieve your goals.-Adrian reveals the most common advice he gives to gym owners and coaches.

-The goals, scope & purpose of the VNR podcast are discussed.-Get to know a bit about Adrian Bozman & Pat Sherwood's background, as well as what motivates them to train.-Why is fitness so important?-Adrian speaks about fitness providing freedom for people.-Knowledge gives you the ability to make fitness happen no matter where you are or what equipment you have.