Varied Not Random #48: How to introduce new people to CrossFit

Episode 48 of the Varied Not Random podcast is available now!

New episodes drop every Tuesday @ 1pm EST / 10am PST.

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EPISODE 48: HOW TO INTRODUCE NEW PEOPLE TO CROSSFIT

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.


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Pat & Adrian explain the difference between Relative & Mathematical Intensity. Real world examples are given to help understand the importance of both. They discuss how they decide what level of intensity is appropriate for any given workout. Focusing on correlates of intensity is not the most effective path to increase your fitness.

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Pat & Adrian interview Nicole Christensen, the owner of CrossFit Roots in Boulder, Colorado. CF Roots began in 2009 in a one-car garage & has grown into a 5,000 square foot gym. Nicole is a subject matter expert on developing some of the best coaches in the world. She has created systems to ensure her members receive the experience they deserve & that her training staff remains top notch. Nicole has also engineered her business in a way that provides a true career path for her coaches, which includes health care & an IRA.


About the Podcast

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.

About Pat

Pat Sherwood has held credentials up to & including being a Level 4 CrossFit Coach. He worked for CrossFit, Inc for 14 years in various roles including media, health & seminar staff. He is married with 3 kids. He is the owner of CrossFit Linchpin, enjoys ice cream & hates handstand push-ups.

About Boz

Boz started dabbling with CrossFit at the end of 2004 and got his L1 in early 2006. He has coached at:

  • San Francisco CrossFit: 2006-2011
  • CrossFit Brisbane (Australia): 2011
  • Huntress CrossFit/The Tuxedo Social club (his low-key garage-gym ): 2014-2021

He’s also worked for CrossFit from 2007-present in various roles on the Seminar team, Education department and the CrossFit Games. “I love this stuff!”

New episodes drop every Tuesday at 1PM EST / 10AM PST

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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