Varied Not Random

- Michele Mootz is a Level 3 CrossFit Trainer and a former physical therapist.- She is an expert at coaching special populations, such as obese, elderly & chronically ill people. - She helped develop a “special populations” program at CrossFit that grew to approximately 300 members, including people weighing almost 500 pounds, as well as athletes over 90 years old.- Michele discusses the program's origins and how she got people comfortable and confident enough to begin CrossFit.- She explains the unique considerations surrounding special populations regarding, warming-up, scaling, going heavy, intensity and much more.

- Michele Mootz is a Level 3 CrossFit Trainer and a former physical therapist.- She is an expert at coaching special populations, such as obese, elderly & chronically ill people. - She helped develop a “special populations” program at CrossFit that grew to approximately 300 members, including people weighing almost 500 pounds, as well as athletes over 90 years old.- Michele discusses the program's origins and how she got people comfortable and confident enough to begin CrossFit.- She explains the unique considerations surrounding special populations regarding, warming-up, scaling, going heavy, intensity and much more.

- Being a Judge & being a Trainer are not the same thing.- Training for competition & training for long term health & fitness may have some overlap, but there are also differences. - Full range of motion vs. range of motion required to meet a required standard in competition. - Learning a movement may require not meeting full ROM, at least for a while & that’s okay.- Coaches should be clear about what message they are conveying to their athletes & why.- Do not let the movements commonly seen in competitions cloud your judgement regarding what movements you should program & train.

- How are snatches, handstand walking & other movements “functional” if they do not seem to be found in nature or everyday life?- If you repeat a workout & get a faster time, how do you know if you are truly fitter or if you just had a better strategy?- If you don’t PR on a workout does that mean you are less fit or that your training is ineffective?- These & other common questions/concerns are addressed by Adrian & Pat in this episode.

- Adrian & Pat share areas they still struggle with even after doing CrossFit for over 15 years.- Pat talks about challenges with nutrition, overhead positioning, explosive power, external pressure and more.- Adrian shares his ongoing struggles regarding food, sleep, avoiding intensity and difficulty prioritizing his own needs.

- Adrian & Pat explain the benefits of skill sessions.- How to get your athletes to “buy in” to skill sessions.- How frequently should skill sessions be done.- How to work skill sessions & practice into an affiliate’s schedule.

- Adrian & Pat share their thoughts on how to build a garage gym from scratch. - Adrian has a few general concepts to consider before purchasing equipment, such as space available, your level of experience, frequency of use & what to avoid.- Pat & Adrian both discuss their top garage gym items including what is necessary and what would be nice to have.- Whether you live in a one bedroom apartment in a crowded city or have a huge detached garage, this information will help you make smart decisions.

- Part 2 of Pat and Adrian’s interview with Stephane Rochet. - Starting in 1999 Stephane Rochet has worked in strength and conditioning at UCLA, USD, University of Indiana and for the US Navy. - From 2007 until 2014 he was an instructor for CrossFit at their Level One seminars. - The current strength and conditioning environment and culture at the collegiate level is discussed.- Stephane talks about the importance of meeting athletes where they are and how to do it.- Should training for sport be hyper-specialized?- How do you get coaches, schools and programs to welcome CrossFit training?- In-season versus off-season training is discussed.- And much more.

- Part 1 of Pat and Adrian’s interview with Stephane Rochet. - Starting in 1999, Stephane Rochet has worked in strength and conditioning at UCLA, USD, University of Indiana and for the US Navy. - From 2007 until 2014, he was an instructor for CrossFit at their Level One seminars. - The current strength and conditioning environment and culture at the collegiate level is discussed.- Stephane talks about the importance of meeting athletes where they are and how to do it.- Should training for sport be hyper-specialized?- How do you get coaches, schools and programs to welcome CrossFit training?- In-season versus off-season training is discussed.- And much more.

- Part 2 of Pat and Adrian’s interview with Chuck Carswell. - Chuck is a Level 4 CrossFit trainer, a flowmaster and currently heads the CrossFit Scholarship program. - He is a former affiliate owner that has worked over 500 CrossFit seminars all over the world.- Chuck is one of the most influential and well respected figures in CrossFit. - He shares his story, how he got involved with CrossFit and much more.