Varied Not Random

Jan 28 2025 199 ep. 38 mins 168

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Hosted by Pat Sherwood & Adrian Bozman, each episode is packed with insightful & actionable information aimed at people passionate about CrossFit, health & fitness, as well as general strength & conditioning. If you are an athlete, coach, gym owner or simply enjoy improving yourself & those around you through fitness, you've come to the right place. A podcast brought to you by the BTWB team.

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VNR #199 - Obesity. - What causes it & how to treat it

Jan 28 2025 65 mins

- Dr. Carolynn Francavilla is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is a nationally recognized obesity expert, lecturing to clinicians on the topic obesity. Dr. Francavilla serves on the Obesity Medicine Association Board of Trustees.- She discusses obesity’s causes, treatments & much more with Pat & Adrian.

VNR #198 - Nick Lima - Major League Soccer

Jan 21 2025 51 mins

- Nick Lima is a professional soccer player. - Nick has played for various MLS team & was a member of the US Men’s National Team.- He discusses life, training & more with Pat & Adrian.

VNR #197 - Pat & Boz’s CrossFit origin story

Jan 14 2025 48 mins

- A VNR listener wants to know how Pat & Adrian found out about CrossFit many years ago.- What was their introduction to CrossFit like & what was it like back in the early days?- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & more.

VNR #196 - Press to Handstand, Forward Roll on Rings & other gymnastics skills.

Jan 07 2025 25 mins

- A VNR listener wants to know how to incorporate learning gymnastics skills into a program. - Weightlifting gets its own dedicated day…should gymnastics? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & more.

VNR #195 - 880 lb. Deadlift, drug free - John Clark

Dec 31 2024 41 mins

- John Clark has been Britain’s Natural Strongest Man 2X, Midlands Strongest Man 2x, England's Strongest Man competitor 3x, deadlifted 880 lbs drug free & also squatted 836 lbs.- Pat & John discuss his view on training, nutrition & more.

VNR #194 - 11x Kettlebell World Champion - Denis Vasilev

Dec 24 2024 58 mins

- Denis Vasilev is an 11 time World Champion in kettlebells. - Pat, Adiran & Denis discussed his journey into this sport, how he trains, technique, how & why people can benefit from kettlebells & much more.

VNR #193 - Ozempic. - The good, the bad & the ugly

Dec 17 2024 41 mins

- Ozempic is one of the most popular pharmaceutical productions currently on the market being used for weight loss.- Millions of Americans have either tired this product and/or are currently taking it.- Who should use this product?- Is it necessary?- What are the pros & cons?- Special guest EC Synowski from OptimizeMe Nutrition provides her perspective.- Pat & EC Synkowski

VNR #192 - How to Deadlift 1000 lbs. - Jerry Pritchett

Dec 10 2024 53 mins

- Jerry Pritchett is regarded as one of the best deadlifters in the world. - He competed multiple times at the World’s Strongest Man. - He earned the title of “America’s Strongest Man” in 2017. - His best deadlift was 465 kg (1,025 lbs) & his best “raw” deadlift was 415 kg (915 lbs) - He is also a father & a professional metal fabricator. - Pat, Adrian & Jer

VNR #191 - Should you lift before or after a CrossFit class?

Dec 03 2024 20 mins

- A VNR listener wants to know if he should lift before or after his CrossFit class.- Currently, he takes a CrossFit class & then immediately after attends a weightlifting class.- He wants to know if this order is ok or if he should change his schedule to lift first.- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

VNR #190 - Tell the truth to your members, whether they like it or not.

Nov 26 2024 45 mins

- As a trainer/coach it is your responsibility to tell the truth to your clients.- It is impossible to truly improve someone’s health & fitness if certain subjects are not allowed to be addressed.- Telling the truth may make for some uncomfortable conversations, but they are necessary.- Telling the truth can be done with empathy & compassion without sugarcoating the messa