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VNR #157 - How, When & Why to talk about Nutrition Apr 09, 2024

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- 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.

VNR #156 - How to eat when traveling Apr 02, 2024

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

VNR #155 - If CrossFit never existed, what would we do? Mar 26, 2024

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- A VNR listener asked the question, what would Pat & Adrian be doing if CrossFit never existed?
- Pat & Adrian answer this question with regard to physical fitness, as well as occupation.

VNR #154 - "Cheating" on CrossFit with BodyBuilding Mar 19, 2024

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- A recreational athlete has been doing CrossFit for 6 years & is considering dropping a couple of Crossfit sessions each week to add in some bodybuilding.
- They want to know if they would be “Cheating” on CrossFit by doing some globo gym isolation movements.
- Form, function & aesthetics are discussed.
- Want vs Need is discussed.
- Accessory work is touch on.
- Pat & Adrian dive into this great topic.

VNR #153 - Chad Vaughn - 2x Olympian in Weightlifting Mar 12, 2024

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- Chad Vaughn is a 2-Time Olympian, 9-Time Senior National Champion, 2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist, 3-Time Pan American Games Team Member, 6-Time Pan American Team Member, 6-Time World Team Member & Former Senior American Record Holder.
- He is also very well versed in CrossFit.
- Pat & Adrian cover a wide range of topics from Chad’s journey to the Olympics, coaching athletes, & lessons learned from a lifetime of lifting.

VNR #152 - Gym owner refuses to program short workouts Mar 05, 2024

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- A gym owner refuses to program short workouts.
- The gym owner feels that most people come to the gym to do a “nice long workout”.
- A trainer (not the owner), who is responsible for creating the programming for the gym does not agree with the owner on this subject & feels short workouts need to be programmed.
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & offer guidance.

VNR #151 - Pat & Boz play “20 CrossFit Questions” Feb 27, 2024

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- In this lighthearted & fun episode Pat & Adrian play “20 Questions” with a CrossFit theme.
- Below are the 20 Questions. Feel free to post your answers in the comments section under this episode on the btwb YouTube channel.

Power lifts or Olympic lifts for the rest of your life?
Run, bike or row?
Time priority or task priority?
Ring Muscle-ups or Bar-muscle-ups
Squat or Deadlift?
115 lb barbell or a pair of 50-lb dumbbells?
Pull-up bar or a rope to climb?
Closer to a sub Sub 6:00 mile or a 60 second L-sit?
Which would you rather have, a 300 lb bench press or a 200 lb shoulder press?
If you could increase your capacity 20% in WL, Gym or Mono, which would you choose?
Which do you fear more…a true 20 RM Back Squat or a true 100% effort on an 800m run?
Would you rather have a full time chef or a full time body worker, masseuse, therapist?
Do you do rebounding box jumps or jump up / step down?
What is your ideal time each day to train?
How often do you not warm-up or do you abbreviate the warm-up?
What extra gear do you use? Weight belt. Knee or wrist wraps. Tape. Compression. Etc?
Movement you struggle with the most?
Toes-to-bar or Knees-to-elbows
Do you have more CF shirts or non-CF shirts?
Favorite cheat meal or food you have no willpower with?

VNR #150 - Fitness on a budget Feb 20, 2024

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- A VNR listener asked why there are not more opportunities for low income people who cannot afford the monthly fee to attend a CrossFit gym.
- This VNR listener has people workout in his barn gym for free if they cannot afford to go anywhere else.
- Pat & Adrian discuss ways to bring fitness to people who cannot afford a gym membership.

VNR #149: Rehab after a total hip replacement Feb 13, 2024

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- 9 weeks ago Pat had a total hip replacement surgery.
- Week by week he has been building himself up.
- This episode explores the unique process Pat created to expedite his road to recovery.
- Adrian interviews him about his journey, thought process, lessons learned & struggles.

VNR #148 - Hotel & Vacation workouts - tips & tricks Feb 06, 2024

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- What are tips & tricks to create workouts while traveling?
- A VNR listener is planning a 10 day trip to Mexico & wants to make sure his fitness does not suffer.
- Pat & Adrian have spent extensive time traveling the world, living in hotels & creating workouts with limited equipment.
- They explore this topic & share their lessons learned.

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