Varied Not Random #191: Should you lift before or after a CrossFit class?

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Varied Not Random #191: Should you lift before or after a CrossFit class?

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.

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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 message. Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
Jonathan, a VNR listener, wants to know if it is necessary to be a member of a CrossFit gym in order to learn about intensity? Can someone training alone truly workout at a level of relative intensity that is high enough to produce results? Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

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!”