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VNR #77 - How to train kids Sep 27, 2022

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- Pat & Adrian interview Todd Widman, an expert in training kids using CrossFit.
- Todd shares his wealth of knowledge & experience covering the “do’s & don’t” when it comes to training kids.
- Intensity, heavy lifting, technique & much more if covered.

VNR #76 - Improving Range of Motion - what really works? Sep 20, 2022

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- A VNR community member posted a comment stating their flexibility has greatly increased through CrossFit, but now they are overwhelmed trying to figure out what mobility protocols are worthwhile.
- Pat & Adrian tackle this topic based on real world experience as well as trial and error.
- Simple metrics are given regarding how to increase & maintain flexibility.

VNR #75 - Don't Quit! Sep 13, 2022

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- Consistent training is critically important, Pat & Adrian tell you why.
- They discuss how you can achieve extremely high levels of fitness through a shockingly small amount of time each day.
- How & why the daily decisions you make regarding nutrition & fitness have a profound impact on your entire life.
- There is an “ideal” we all strive for in fitness, but you may have to modify the “ideal” in order to be consistent.
- Adrian’s perspective on what he thinks is the best training program.

VNR #74 - Garage Gym Equipment Maintenance Sep 06, 2022

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- Pat & Adrian discuss how to identify if a new movement is worthwhile to include in your training or simply a “party trick”.
- General maintenance of common garage gym equipment is covered as well.

VNR #73 - Workouts & Travel: Tales from the road Aug 30, 2022

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- Pat & Adrian share funny & insightful stories from years of traveling around the world.
- Workouts are discussed along with travel tips & plenty of laughs.

VNR #72 - CrossFit training for Military members Aug 23, 2022

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- Pat & Adrian talk how CrossFit training can serve the needs of military members.
- They discuss if modifying traditional CrossFit is necessary and if so, how to do it.
- Honest opinions on the subject are given from active duty & former military members.

VNR #71 - The 2022 CrossFit Games events: dissected & discussed Aug 16, 2022

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- Pat interviews Adrian about each Individual Event at the 2022 CrossFit Games.

VNR #70 - Average times & loads on the most popular workouts & lifts Aug 09, 2022

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- Pat & Adrian discuss the average times & loads on the most popular workouts & lifts.
- Fran, DT, Cindy, 1RM Squat, Deadlift, Snatch, Clean 7 Jerk, Murph & much more.

VNR #69 - Should Gym owners care how members look or how they perform? Aug 02, 2022

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- Pat & Boz answer questions from the community.
- Should Gym owners care how their members look or just how they perform?
- What to do if your in-laws violate the “food rules” you have for your kids.
- Advice to a new programmer with a broken heart.
- How often should a garage gym athlete repeat benchmarks?
- How to approach a gym owner about poor coaching.

VNR #68 - Pat & Boz share their favorite CrossFit Journal articles/videos Jul 26, 2022

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- Pat & Boz share their favorite CrossFit Journal articles/videos.
- Pat discusses an old video about the productive application of force.
- Adrian talks about a couple of his favorite articles covering garage gyms & old school fitness tests.

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