Varied Not Random

- The path to achieving your goals can have its ups and downs.
- Pat & Adrian discuss the most common reasons people fail to obtain their fitness goals.

- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from the community.
- Charlie started CrossFit at 43 years old, he is currently 46.
- Charlie’s friend, who has a degree in kinesiology, advised him not to perform a 1RM deadlift at his age due to the risk of injury outweighing the potential benefit. 
- Pat & Adrian give their opinion on this topic.

- Pat & Adrian answer questions from members of the community.
- Can every workout really be modified to meet every client’s needs?
- What can athletes expect from a General Physical Preparedness program?
- How can someone incorporate skill work into a busy week?

- Pat & Adrian discuss “Odd Objects”.
- They cover what they are & how to use them in your training.

- Pat & Adrian respond to a comment from an athlete who started CrossFit later in life.
- This athlete does not do many of the “complex” movements often found in CrossFit such as muscle-ups, handstand walking, etc.
- Pat & Adrian explain how you can modify CrossFit as needed to fit your unique situation.
- Excluding certain movements does not mean you won’t be able to find an effective alternative that fits your personal fitness journey. 

- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from a 50 year old athlete looking to regain overhead strength & stability after surgery for a torn rotator cuff & biceps tendon.
- Proper mindset for recovering from an injury is discussed.
- Adrian explains his guiding principles of “strict & slow” as well as “fresh before fatigued.”
- Pat presents a list of movements that worked well for him after injuring his shoulder in a motorcycle wreck.

- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from the community about sprinting.
- Is there a certain age when athletes should stop sprinting?
- What are the benefits of sprinting?
- Warming up to help avoid pulled hamstrings is discussed.
- Modifications & substitutions for foot sprints are given.

- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from the community. 

- Jessica is an affiliate owner in her 40’s. She’s been doing CrossFit for about 10 years & these days PR’s are very rare.

- Pat & Adrian each discuss why this may be happening & offer tips, guidance & perspective to help Jessica get back on track.

- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from the community, “Which movements are “under-coached?”.
- Pat & Adrian each discuss the movements they feel often do not get the coaching attention they deserve.

- Pat & Adrian respond to a question from the community, “How should you introduce someone new to CrossFit?”.
- Adrian has a multi-step strategy he feels will set anyone up for success.
- Pat takes a different approach and offers various ways to have discussions around certain topics/concerns that new people frequently have.