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10/31/23 • 74 min
David Osorio is the owner of CrossFit South Brooklyn.
- This gym was established in 2007 & has undergone countless evolutions.
- David shares some of the best practices he has developed over the years to optimize CrossFit in a group setting.
- David does not assign an “Rx’d” load for his gym’s workouts. He also has 2 days a week when members have the freedom to choose parts of their workout.
- He shares these ideas along with other aspects that make CF South Brooklyn unique & special.
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
VNR #132 - Can endurance athletes benefit from CrossFit?
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10/17/23 • 20 min
A rowing athlete was told by their coach that in order to improve they needed to spend more time rowing.
- This same rowing coach also told the athlete there was no benefit in strength training or high intensity training.
- Pat & Adrian explore the validity of this claim.
VNR #131 - Pull-ups vs Chin-ups. Which is better?
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10/10/23 • 31 min
What are good substitutions for pull-ups if you don’t have a pull-up bar?
- What are the differences & similarities between pull-ups & chin-ups?
- Is one movement better than the other?
VNR #129 - How to evaluate good vs bad programming
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09/26/23 • 38 min
A VNR listener is concerned the programming at their gym is bad & wants to know how to fix the situation.
- Pat & Adrian discuss how to evaluate programming.
- They talk about the various aspects one should consider when discerning the effectiveness of a program.
VNR #128 - How to bounce back from a bad workout
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09/19/23 • 36 min
We’ve all had workouts where the weight felt extra heavy or it took much longer than expected.
- Bad workouts can negatively affect your confidence, fill you with doubt & have you questioning your training.
- What should you do after a “bad” workout to help get yourself back on track physically & mentally?
- Pat & Adrian dive into this topic.
VNR #127 - Old School Knowledge Bombs
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09/12/23 • 40 min
Pat & Adrian discuss a CrossFit Journal article entitled “Foundations”.
- This article was published in April 2002. It is full of useful information & explanations of methods that hold true even though 20 years have gone by.
VNR #126 - Chris Hinshaw: Why running will improve your fitness
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09/05/23 • 59 min
Chris Hinshaw is widely considered one of the top endurance coaches in the world.
- He is a 10x Ironman Competitor who has coached 34 CrossFit Games Champions as well as 50+ CrossFit Games Podium Athletes.
- Pat & Adrian talk with Chris about the benefits of running, why it works & various strategies to improve your performance.
- Chris & Pat created the VNR 1.5 Run Program & discuss what makes it so special & how to use it.
VNR #125 - Will working out correct poor posture?
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08/29/23 • 29 min
A VNR listener wants to know if working out will correct poor posture?
- This VNR listener says he has poor posture in his neck & shoulders.
- He wants to know if he should fix his posture before he begins doing CrossFit?
- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
VNR #124 - 2023 CrossFit Games Events dissected & discussed
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08/22/23 • 59 min
Adrian Bozman was the lead programmer who created the events for the 2023 CrossFit Games.
- In this episode Adrian walks through all of the events with Pat.
- Adrian discusses his thought process & shares unique insights.
VNR #153 - Chad Vaughn - 2x Olympian in Weightlifting
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03/12/24 • 65 min
Chad Vaughn is a 2-Time Olympian, 9-Time Senior National Champion, 2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist, 3-Time Pan American Games Team Member, 6-Time Pan American Team Member, 6-Time World Team Member & Former Senior American Record Holder.
- He is also very well versed in CrossFit.
- Pat & Adrian cover a wide range of topics from Chad’s journey to the Olympics, coaching athletes, & lessons learned from a lifetime of lifting.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Varied Not Random have?
Varied Not Random currently has 209 episodes available.
What topics does Varied Not Random cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Crossfit, Athlete, Strength, Community, Fitness, Podcasts, Gym, Health and Coach.
What is the most popular episode on Varied Not Random?
The episode title 'VNR #153 - Chad Vaughn - 2x Olympian in Weightlifting' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Varied Not Random?
The average episode length on Varied Not Random is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Varied Not Random released?
Episodes of Varied Not Random are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Varied Not Random?
The first episode of Varied Not Random was released on Apr 9, 2021.
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