Episode 53 of the Varied Not Random podcast is available now!
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EPISODE 53: NO MUSCLE-UPS, NO HANDSTAND WALKING… IS IT STILL CROSSFIT?
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.
Recent Episodes
EPISODE 52: TORN ROTATOR CUFF &
BICEPS TENDON… REBUILDING.
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.
EPISODE 51: SPRINT! …WITHOUT PULLING A HAMSTRING.
Pat & Adrian respond to a question from the community. 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.
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!”
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