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VNR #7 - Levels of Progress... a different perspective May 25, 2021

Show notes

- A way to categorize and measure progress is given, unrelated to workout times.
- Categorizing a beginner, intermediate and advanced athlete.
- How each category of athlete can measure their progress.
- The importance of consistency.
- A brief discussion of the btwb Fitness Level.

VNR #6 - The role of the Coach May 18, 2021

Show notes

- Boz explains the role of the coach is to provide clarification to athletes.
- This clarification exists in both the short term and long term sense.
- Strip away the unnecessary and focus on what needs to happen today.
- Questions and topics from the community are addressed.
- A trainer’s struggle to properly instruct the fundamentals to his group class is discussed.
- An athlete’s concerns regarding how to improve his pull-ups during class is covered.
- The question of “why are we training?” is answered.

VNR #5 - Workout out with an injury May 11, 2021

Show notes

-Injuries may occur inside or outside the gym.
-We want to keep our athletes working out while being mindful of the injury.
-The focus of this episode is not rehab.
-How to use an injury as an opportunity to focus on areas you’ve neglected.
-Real world examples are given from Adrian & Pat’s life.

VNR #4 - Heavy Days - Basic principles explained May 04, 2021

Show notes

-How to structure a Heavy Day in the gym.
-Who should lift heavy & how often?
-How to warm-up.
-How long to rest between lifts.
-When to attempt a PR lift.
-Avoid the trap of trying to cram too much into a 1 hour class.

VNR #3 - Training Volume & Intensity Apr 27, 2021

Show notes

-Volume & Intensity, defining our terms.
-Why is intensity so important?
-How much volume is appropriate?
-High intensity should not be confused with maximal intensity.
-Track your data to ensure your fitness is trending in the right direction.

VNR #2 - Focusing on What Matters in Fitness Apr 09, 2021

Show notes

-Adrian discusses what defines some of his "best sessions" in the gym.
-Every training session should have a focus and a specific desired outcome.
-Effectively remove unnecessary elements that distract from the focus of the day.
-The importance of honestly assessing if your training is accomplishing your goals.
-How adding more training might not help you achieve your goals.
-Adrian reveals the most common advice he gives to gym owners and coaches.

VNR #1 - Goals & Purpose of the VNR Podcast Apr 09, 2021

Show notes

-The goals, scope & purpose of the VNR podcast are discussed.
-Get to know a bit about Adrian Bozman & Pat Sherwood's background, as well as what motivates them to train.
-Why is fitness so important?
-Adrian speaks about fitness providing freedom for people.
-Knowledge gives you the ability to make fitness happen no matter where you are or what equipment you have.

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