Varied Not Random

- Pat’s daughter just turned one-year old & free time is rare.
- Pat gives us an update on how he has continued to make health & fitness a priority during a very busy phase of life.
- Adrian & Pat both share tips & tricks to help you get in workouts when time & energy are limited.

- Is it ever appropriate for a coach to “fire” a client?
- Should trainers charge members for extra coaching once the class ends?

- A VNR viewer asked why he should hold himself to a full range of motion standard when he sees athletes getting away with poor ROM during a competition? 
- Pat & Adrian address this topic from both a personal and a physiological standpoint.

- How can Gym Owners get members to show up for “unpopular” workouts?
- Pat & Adrian answer this question from a viewer/listener of Varied Not Random.
- Several tips, tricks & strategies are given to assist gym owners in solving this problem.

- How can you maintain fitness as much as possible when you are with people who do not work out?
- Pat & Adrian answer this question from a viewer/listener of Varied Not Random.
- Real life examples are given to squeeze in effective workouts that require minimum time and equipment.

- Dan Bailey is a 5 time CrossFit Games athlete.
- He finished in the Top 10 every year he competed.
- Pat & Adrian chat with Dan about his incredible journey as a CrossFit competitor.
- Dan shares his advice for people looking to compete & his lessons learned. 

- Gym owners meeting up & sharing information has tremendous professional value.
- View other gyms in your local area as allies.
- How & why you want to create a community not only within your gym, but with other gyms as well.

- You need to pick someone to face an unknown physical challenge & you are given 3 athletes to choose from.
- Athlete “A” has a 275 pound full snatch.
- Athlete “B” has a sub 7:00 2k row.
- Athlete “C” can do 30 strict pull-ups.
- This is all the information you have about the athletes or the physical challenge. Who would you choose and why?
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

- Should romantic relationships between a gym’s coaching staff & clients be permitted or prohibited?
- Pat & Adrian answer this question based on a survey they conducted with multiple gym owners.

- How do you know when it is time to quit or take a break from CrossFit?
- Pat & Adrian answer this question from someone who describes themselves as burned out, jaded & injured.