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VNR #127 - Old School Knowledge Bombs Sep 12, 2023

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- Pat & Adrian discuss a CrossFit Journal article entitled “Foundations”.
- This article was published in April 2002. It is full of useful information & explanations of methods that hold true even though 20 years have gone by.

VNR #126 - Chris Hinshaw: Why running will improve your fitness Sep 05, 2023

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- Chris Hinshaw is widely considered one of the top endurance coaches in the world.
- He is a 10x Ironman Competitor who has coached 34 CrossFit Games Champions as well as 50+ CrossFit Games Podium Athletes.
- Pat & Adrian talk with Chris about the benefits of running, why it works & various strategies to improve your performance.
- Chris & Pat created the VNR 1.5 Run Program & discuss what makes it so special & how to use it.

VNR #125 - Will working out correct poor posture? Aug 29, 2023

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- A VNR listener wants to know if working out will correct poor posture?
- This VNR listener says he has poor posture in his neck & shoulders.
- He wants to know if he should fix his posture before he begins doing CrossFit?
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

VNR #124 - 2023 CrossFit Games Events dissected & discussed Aug 22, 2023

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- Adrian Bozman was the lead programmer who created the events for the 2023 CrossFit Games.
- In this episode Adrian walks through all of the events with Pat.
- Adrian discusses his thought process & shares unique insights.

VNR #123 - Gymnastics grips & wrist wraps... should you use them? Aug 15, 2023

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- A VNR listener wants to know if gymnastics grips & wrist wraps are necessary?
- What purpose do they serve & who should use them?
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

VNR #122 - Managing a group class is not the same as coaching Aug 08, 2023

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- A VNR listener is buying an existing gym. The current training staff seems to be “managing” the group classes well, but not actually “coaching” members. The new owner wants to elevate the staff to offer world class coaching. How can this be done?
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

VNR #121 - Should coaches do the same workouts as members? Aug 01, 2023

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- A VNR listener asked if coaches should do the same workouts as members?
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & offer their own perspective.

VNR #120 - How many times a week should you work out? Jul 25, 2023

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- A VNR listener asked which workout schedule is better, six 30-minute sessions a week or three 1-hour sessions a week?
- This person is a new parent trying to fit as much fitness as possible into their busy schedule.
- Pat & Adrian discuss the pros & cons of these two options & offer a 3rd option to consider.

VNR #119 - An explanation of strict vs kipping movements for the average Joe Jul 18, 2023

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- A VNR listener wrote in asking for an explanation of strict vs kipping movements for the average Joe.
- Is one type better or more beneficial than the other?
- Should one be given a higher priority than the other?
- Do strict movements help kipping movements or is it the other way around?
- Pat & Adrian to give their thoughts & opinions on this topic.

VNR #118 - What makes someone a “CrossFitter”? Jul 11, 2023

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- A VNR listener wrote in asking if any specific criteria need to be met in order to call yourself a “CrossFitter”?
- Can you scale workouts & be a CrossFitter?
- Can you avoid certain movements & still be a CrossFitter?
- Pat & Adrian to give their thoughts & opinions on this topic.

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