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Jun 4, 2024 • 35min

VNR #165 - What Movements Should We Program More Often?

- A VNR listener asked which uncommon movements or exercises we would like to see programmed more regularly?- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
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May 28, 2024 • 59min

VNR #164 - 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinal Events - explained

- Adrian Bozman programmed the 6 events for the 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinals.- In this episode he explains to Pat his thought process behind each event & why it was programmed.
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May 21, 2024 • 52min

VNR #163 - Coach Ryan Davis - D1 Football, Strength & Conditioning and more

- Ryan Davis is the Director of Football Strength & Conditioning at The University of Maryland. - He has worked with athletes from all different sports including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, rowing, gymnastics & more.- He believes in developing both the physical & mental capacity of his athletes.- Pat & Adrian discuss a wide range of topics with him.
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May 14, 2024 • 19min

VNR #162 - Has the Kettlebell Snatch been forgotten?

- A VNR listener, who has been a CF coach for 5 years, was recently preparing to take the RKC1 qualification. - While preparing for this qualification he received a lot of flak for the “American Swing”, which is so prevalent in CrossFit.- Since the Kettlebell Snatch also takes the kettlebell to the overhead position, why is it not more frequently utilized in training?- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
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May 7, 2024 • 25min

VNR #161 - How to improve high skill movements under fatigue

- A VNR listener from the UK says he struggles when trying to perform complex movements while fatigued.- Bar muscle-ups, Ring Muscle-ups, Double-unders, Snatches & Chest-to-bar Pull-ups are some of the movements he mentioned as being problematic.- He is looking for how to best improve these areas of his fitness.- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 27min

VNR #160 - Is becoming a Competitive Athlete worth it?

- A 28 year old Police Officer from Europe is considering becoming a competitive athlete.- He has only been working out for 3 years, and only doing CrossFit for 6 months.- After winning a local competition a trainer has told him that he has potential to go to the next level.- What are the pros and cons of this decision?- What does it really take to make this happen?- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 23min

VNR #159 - Working Out While Sick…Yes or No?

- A VNR listener wants to know if they should workout while sick?- They said they never used to get sick, but that has changed since having kids.- Their child is in daycare & now it seems they are sick all the time & their fitness is taking a serious hit.- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 58min

VNR #158 - Kristi Eramo O’Connell, Hyrox racing & life after the CrossFit Games

- Kristi Eramo O’Connell has been a lifelong athlete. - She competed 7 times at the CrossFit Games, six of which were as an individual athlete.- She recently ran a marathon in 3 hours & 4 minutes with minimal training.- She retired from the CrossFit Games with a new focus of “taking on different athletic challenges”.- Hyrox racing was one of her new challenges & she took 1st place. - Pat & Adrian discuss these topics & more with her.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 37min

VNR #157 - How, When & Why to talk about Nutrition

- Why is Nutrition important? What aspects of fitness & health are affected?- How & when do you broach the subject with someone?- What are actionable steps to try with clients and/or friends?- Pat & Adrian answer this question based on their personal experiences. 
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Apr 2, 2024 • 29min

VNR #156 - How to eat when traveling

- A VNR listener asked for tips & tricks for eating well while traveling.- Pat & Adrian answer this question based on their personal experiences.

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