Episodes

Nov 11, 2021
Concurrent Training
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
44 min
A discussion on laying out endurance and strength training to get the most out of training.
Reference: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1113/JP272270

Oct 20, 2021

Oct 3, 2021
How Bad Do You Want It
Oct 3, 2021
Oct 3, 2021
28 min
Discussion of the phrase and it's relationship to training for sport.

May 28, 2021
Exercise Induced Pain: Pain Management
May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021
31 min
Resources for this episode:
1. https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.1052.4477&rep=rep1&type=pdf

May 13, 2021
Exercise Induced Pain: Pacing
May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021
20 min
In this episode we delve into pain and how it interplays with pacing for endurance events. We also talk about the study referenced below. How much does pain dictate the pace we choose? How is pain helpful? What happens when an athlete is given analgesics prior to completing a task?
Reference for this episode:
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00761.2009

May 6, 2021
Exercise Induced Pain: Intro
May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021
33 min
The next series of episodes are going too focus on the perception of pain with exercise. This episode is meant to introduce the topic and share some of our most painful workouts.
References for this episode:

Apr 25, 2021
Thoughts on Open and Quarter Finals
Apr 25, 2021
Apr 25, 2021
1hr 10 min
Our thoughts on the CrossFit Open and Quarter Final. What we thought about the events and layout.

Feb 27, 2021
Peridization:G.A.S.?
Feb 27, 2021
Feb 27, 2021
35 min
Brief overview of General Adaptation Syndrome and Fitness Fatigue Model. We then give examples of unforeseen events that have caused us to adjust training plan for clients.
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Jan 29, 2021
Periodization:Dart Throwing Chimps
Jan 29, 2021
Jan 29, 2021
41 min
In this episode we discuss our view on periodization within CrossFit and in other sports.
Reference for this episode:

Jan 8, 2021
Smoothness in Training and Sport
Jan 8, 2021
Jan 8, 2021
43 min
In this episode, we discuss how we think training should be designed while keeping in mind movement smoothness and complexity. Our training examples are focused around high-skill movements in CrossFit (Snatch, Butterfly Chest To Bar), and our thought process behind the progressions from beginner to elite athletes. We also provide examples of how loss in movement complexity can be observed within hockey, running, and rowing.

