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VNR #197 - Pat & Boz’s CrossFit origin story Jan 14, 2025

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- A VNR listener wants to know how Pat & Adrian found out about CrossFit many years ago.
- What was their introduction to CrossFit like & what was it like back in the early days?
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & more.

VNR #196 - Press to Handstand, Forward Roll on Rings & other gymnastics skills. Jan 07, 2025

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- A VNR listener wants to know how to incorporate learning gymnastics skills into a program.
- Weightlifting gets its own dedicated day…should gymnastics?
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & more.

VNR #195 - 880 lb. Deadlift, drug free - John Clark Dec 31, 2024

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- John Clark has been Britain’s Natural Strongest Man 2X, Midlands Strongest Man 2x, England's Strongest Man competitor 3x, deadlifted 880 lbs drug free & also squatted 836 lbs.
- Pat & John discuss his view on training, nutrition & more.

VNR #194 - 11x Kettlebell World Champion - Denis Vasilev Dec 24, 2024

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- Denis Vasilev is an 11 time World Champion in kettlebells.
- Pat, Adiran & Denis discussed his journey into this sport, how he trains, technique, how & why people can benefit from kettlebells & much more.

VNR #193 - Ozempic. - The good, the bad & the ugly Dec 17, 2024

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- Ozempic is one of the most popular pharmaceutical productions currently on the market being used for weight loss.
- Millions of Americans have either tired this product and/or are currently taking it.
- Who should use this product?
- Is it necessary?
- What are the pros & cons?
- Special guest EC Synowski from OptimizeMe Nutrition provides her perspective.
- Pat & EC Synkowski discuss this topic.

VNR #192 - How to Deadlift 1000 lbs. - Jerry Pritchett Dec 10, 2024

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- Jerry Pritchett is regarded as one of the best deadlifters in the world.
- He competed multiple times at the World’s Strongest Man.
- He earned the title of “America’s Strongest Man” in 2017.
- His best deadlift was 465 kg (1,025 lbs) & his best “raw” deadlift was 415 kg (915 lbs)
- He is also a father & a professional metal fabricator.
- Pat, Adrian & Jerry discuss what it takes to get strong & many other topics.

VNR #191 - Should you lift before or after a CrossFit class? Dec 03, 2024

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- A VNR listener wants to know if he should lift before or after his CrossFit class.
- Currently, he takes a CrossFit class & then immediately after attends a weightlifting class.
- He wants to know if this order is ok or if he should change his schedule to lift first.
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

VNR #190 - Tell the truth to your members, whether they like it or not. Nov 26, 2024

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- As a trainer/coach it is your responsibility to tell the truth to your clients.
- It is impossible to truly improve someone’s health & fitness if certain subjects are not allowed to be addressed.
- Telling the truth may make for some uncomfortable conversations, but they are necessary.
- Telling the truth can be done with empathy & compassion without sugarcoating the message.
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

VNR #189 - Can you learn intensity training alone? Nov 19, 2024

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- Jonathan, a VNR listener, wants to know if it is necessary to be a member of a CrossFit gym in order to learn about intensity?
- Can someone training alone truly workout at a level of relative intensity that is high enough to produce results?
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

VNR #188 - Training for multiple competitions at once…good or bad? Nov 12, 2024

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- Katie, a VNR listener, wants to know if training for multiple competitions at once is ok.
- She wants to train & compete in a Strongman event & then compete in a CrossFit competition a week later.
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

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