Varied Not Random

- An interview with Dr. Nathan Jenkins.
- Pat & Adrian discuss the relationship between CrossFit & exercise science with Dr. Jenkins, who has a PHD in this field.
- CrossFit, exercise science, pros & cons of clinical studies, energy systems & much more is covered in this highly informative discussion.

- Big picture concepts regarding coaching & training Masters athletes.
- Things to consider if you are a Masters athlete.
- Should Masters athletes have different programming?
- One day everyone will stop getting Pr’s, what then becomes the point of training?
- Pat & Adrian tackle these topics & others.

- What are the key elements of an effective warm-up?
- What are the benefits of a warm-up?
- How should you create a warm-up?
- What are the key elements of an effective cool down?
- What are the benefits of a cool down?
- How should you create a cool down?
- Pat & Adrian walk through these topics using the hero workout “DT” as an example.

• Common arguments against CrossFit are discussed.
• The criticisms covered in this episode are: 
  • "CrossFit encourages sloppy form."
  • "CrossFit trainers are not qualified to coach people."
  • "Doing Olympic lifts for time is a disaster."
  • "GHD sit-ups are destructive to your back."
  • "The sumo deadlift high pull will injure your shoulders."
• Pat & Adrian talk about these topics & others.

- Someone posted a comment stating they only do kipping pull-ups because they will show up in the CrossFit Open.
- This comment sparked the idea of this episode dedicated to kipping.
- What is kipping? What is the point of it? Why would someone choose to kip a movement instead of doing it strict?
- These questions & more are covered by Pat & Adrian.

- A VNR listener posted the question, “How important is it for the coaches to understand the intended stimulus of a workout? When should an athlete scale the workout UP?”
- Pat & Adrian discuss intended stimulus, modifying workouts & scaling UP.

- A VNR listener posted the question, “How much intentional hypertrophy training should CrossFitters at different levels perform?”  
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & also take a deep dive into accessory work.

- Rich is a new trainer with less than one year’s experience who is about to start coaching at a new gym.  
- He posted a question asking Pat & Adrian for recommendations to assist him in becoming a better coach & how to make a good impression at his new job.
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic in depth & offer perspective, tips & solutions that apply not only to being a coach, but to other industries as well as life in general.

- A very common question is…”Can one workout a day make you strong?”
- Pat & Adrian cover this topic.
- What is a useful level of strength for everyday life is also discussed.

- Pat & Adrian speak with Dr. Katina Thorton.
- Dr. Thorton is an Anesthesiologist, a wife, a mother of 6 children.
- She has been doing CrossFit since 2011 & she holds a Level 2 certificate.
- She has volunteered on the medical staff of numerous events such as the CrossFit Games & the Rogue Invitational.
- Pat, Adrian & Katina discuss the success & challenges of trying to open the eyes of the medical community to CrossFit.