Best Clean And Jerk Podcasts (2024)

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The Rescue 49:14

2h ago49:14

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In this episode, the randomizer goes all the way back to 2021 to pick an example of everyone's favorite subgenre of Disney+ content, that's right, another NatGeo documentary! Only this time, it's NOT one of those wretched disposable televised NatGeo specials that's exactly the same as every other NatGeo special, it's a full-fledged NatGeo-branded t…

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VNR #181 - How much squatting is too much? 26:40

2h ago26:40

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- A VNR listener named Jamie wrote in with a couple of questions. - He wants to know if taking “seasonal breaks” from fitness is okay? - He also wants to know how much squatting is too much? - Pat & Adrian address these topics.By btwb

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VNR #180 - How to use btwb - YOUR Questions get answered 1:09:44

1h ago1:09:44

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- This is the ultimate guide to optimizing your experience with btwb. - Jake works for btwb & is a subject matter expert. - Pat asked the community for their top questions about the btwb app. - Jake answers every question in detail, including doing a screen share when needed, to ensure everything is crystal clear. - Topics covered are: - What is Te…

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Interview with George Pjura - The Weightlifting Ageless Wonder 31:22

5d ago31:22

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NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY Few sports fans have heard of George Pjura. One reason is that Olympic Weightlifting is not a highly popular sport in the USA. Another reason is that George is humble and speaks little of …

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VNR #179 - Grip Strength, Lumberjacks & being a 20-year CrossFit Affiliate 1:11:25

3d ago1:11:25

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- Kurtis Bowler & his wife Laurie opened Rainer CrossFit in 2004. - Their gym recently celebrated its 20 year anniversary as a CrossFit affiliate. - It is currently the oldest active affiliate. - Kurtis shares the evolution of this gym over the last two decades. - He & Pat also chat about lumberjacks, grip strength & much more.…

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VNR #178 - Are Butterfly Pull-ups worth the risk? 31:58

10d ago31:58

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- A CrossFit enthusiast asked if butterfly pull-ups are worth the risk? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.By btwb

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1980- The Fourth "World's Strongest Man Competition" 17:29

25d ago17:29

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NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY 1980 would mark the fourth annual Worlds Strongest Man Competition. But this year's event would not occur in California like the past three years. This year's competition occurred in Verno…

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VNR #177 - Would CrossFit be better with no variance? 37:13

28d ago37:13

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- A VNR listener does not like the “variance” aspect of the CrossFit methodology. - He wants to know what would be the pros & cons of simply repeating the same 3 weeks worth of workouts over & over forever. - Pat discusses these topics & more.By btwb

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Delicacies Destiny - Episode One 41:03

21d ago41:03

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In this episode, we return following an unanticipated long hiatus as the randomizer goes all the way back to 2022 to pick the first episode of a Chinese romantic comedy streaming series from China's video-sharing site Bilibili. In this period piece set during the Ming Dynasty, we follow a woman's journey from humble beginnings to her position as he…

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VNR #176 - “Murph” with 100 lbs & raising twins. - Dan Bailey interview 42:07

1M ago42:07

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- Dan Bailey is multiyear CrossFit Games athlete, a husband & a new father to a set of twins. - Dan talks about how his life & training have changed since having kids, as well as the lessons he has learned. - He also has been pursuing the goal of a 600 lb deadlift, a 500 lb back squat & a 400 lb bench press. - Recently Dan completed the hero workou…

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1979 - The Third "World's Strongest Man" Competition 15:47

1M ago15:47

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NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY So far, we've covered the first and second Worlds Strongest Man Competitions. Today we'll look at the third competition, which occurred in 1979, again at Universal Studios in California. A…

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VNR #175 - Does 1 Strict HSPU = 1 Bodyweight Shoulder Press? 29:41

1M ago29:41

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- A VNR listener observed the fact that she can do a strict handstand push-up, but cannot strict press her bodyweight with a barbell. - Would working on both movements at the same time be complementary to increasing her capacity, or is it better to focus on one at a time? - Does this apply to other movements, like bench press & push-ups, etc? - Pat…

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VNR #174 - Should trainers always coach the same classes or mix it up? 24:23

1M ago24:23

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- A VNR listener wants to know if trainers should always coach the same classes or mix it up? - If trainers always coach the same classes each day they have a better chance to deeply know those particular clients. - If trainers vary the classes they coach, they will be exposed to new members, and those members will get to experience a different coa…

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Ep. 259: Hormones, Subjective Questionnaires, and Philosophy of Science | Drake Eserhaut, PhD (c) 52:22

2M ago52:22

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We wrote a book! You can pick up your copy here: Weightlifter's Guide to the Clean and Jerk Drake Eserhaut is a PhD student at the University of Kansas, where he studies the endocrine response to exercise and sport, specifically including blood flow restriction training for strength and power athletes. In this episode, we discuss subject and object…

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1978 - The Second "World's Strongest Man Competition 16:03

2M ago16:03

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NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In my last article, I wrote about the first World's Strongest Man contest in 1977. Olympic weightlifter Bruce Wilhelm easily won the competition and returned in 1978 to defend his title. T…

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VNR #173 - How to listen to your body when you’re addicted to working out 22:06

2M ago22:06

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- A VNR listener wants to know how he can “listen to his body” while not having FOMO about not training. - He said he feels like he is falling apart lately. He has low back pain, a tweaked knee, & tennis elbow. - He also said he admits to being a bit stubborn & stupid by continuing to train. - Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.…

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Ep. 258: Clean and Jerk Masterclass | Chris Taber, PhD 53:44

2M ago53:44

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We wrote a book! You can pick up your copy here: Weightlifter's Guide to the Clean and Jerk Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/drchristaber/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christopher-Taber Follow me and get coaching: https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/ Weightlifting House: https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% off O…

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VNR #172 - World Record Clean & Jerk. Hampton Morris. 20 years old. 49:34

2M ago49:34

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- Hampton Morris is an American weightlifter who will be representing the United States at the 2024 Olympics. - He competes in the 61 kg weight class & holds the world record for the clean & jerk. - He started oly lifting at 12 years old and his father has been his coach the entire time. - Hampton shares his most memorable moments and gives us insi…

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Ep. 257: Strength and Conditioning at the Olympic Training Center | Ambrose Serrano, MSc 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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Ambrose Serrano is currently the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Winter Olympic athletes training at the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY. In this episode, we discuss the OTC's S&C structure, Ambrose's day-to-day responsibilities, advice for new S&C professionals, and what Ambrose looks for when hiring new coache…

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Our statement on Kyle Carrozza 4:49

2M ago4:49

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Please donate to these Human Trafficking Prevention & Survivor Protection charities: https://www.charitynavigator.org/discover-charities/best-charities/human-trafficking-prevention/By Tony Goldmark

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VNR #171 - Help! My gym stopped doing skill work! 27:26

2M ago27:26

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- A VNR listener said they are heartbroken because their gym recently stopped doing skill work. - This person’s weakness is gymnastics movements. - They feel lost & want to know how to keep making progress. - Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.By btwb

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Ep. 256: Regional Hypertrophy: What the Science Says | Alex Long, PhD 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

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Alex Long is a recent graduate of ETSU, earning his PhD in Sport Physiology studying the physiological adaptations following a strength endurance block performed with accentuated eccentric loading or traditional resistance training. In this episode, we discuss Alex's research line, particularly training-induced morphological adaptations in skeletal…

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VNR #170 - What is the best shoe for working out? 26:01

2M ago26:01

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- Athletes are passionate about their shoes, but is there a best one? - Do you prefer a minimalist shoe? Do you like zero drop? - Do you run in traditional running shoes or in a cross training style shoe? - Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.By btwb

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Ep. 255: Meg Stone | 2x Olympian & 1st Female D1 Strength Coach 1:05:33

3M ago1:05:33

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Meg Stone is a titan in athletics; going to two Olympic Games and becoming the NCAA's first female D1 head strength coach. In this episode, we discuss Meg's background as an athlete and a coach and her experiences as a female in the strength and conditioning profession - particularly with D1 football in the 1980s. Follow the ETSU Center of Excellen…

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VNR #169 - 2024 Olympian Mary Theisen-Lappen: Clean & Jerk 163kg, Snatch 120kg 53:25

3M ago53:25

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- Mary Theisen-Lappen is an American weightlifter who recently qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. - She has a lifetime best of 163 kg (358 lbs.) for the clean & jerk and 120 kg (264 lbs.) for the snatch. - Pat & Adrian talk with Mary about training, life, and her journey to the Olympics.…

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Ep. 254: The Secret to Great Coaching | Christian Carter, PhD 1:37:26

3M ago1:37:26

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Christian Carter received his PhD from East Tennessee State University, where he studied accentuated eccentric loading and assisted with the weightlifting team, women's soccer, and men's and women's golf teams. He is currently the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports at James Madison University. Very infrequently do you come acr…

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SHN Presents: This Day in Sports History - SHN Trailers 2:56

3M ago2:56

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. HIGHLIGHTED SHOW: THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports H…

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VNR #168 - Hero Workouts: How often should they be programmed? 28:12

3M ago28:12

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- A VNR listener wants to know how often Hero workouts should be programmed? - Pat & Adrian tackle this topic.By btwb

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Ep. 195: Does Anyone Here Believe in Ghosts? 1:04:56

3M ago1:04:56

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It's a brand new episode of the podcast with Alex Lee, Danielle Walker and Dave Woodhead. We chat about a terrible bout of gastro, a cheating landlord (or is he?) and a helluva lot about ghosts. Our next live show is on July 13. And you can get tickets here. https://improvtheatresydney.com.au/events/michael-hing-ben-jenkins-free-to-a-good-home/ Hos…

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Ep. 253: Max Aita | What is Coachlogik + Q&A 59:24

3M ago59:24

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It's Nationals week and what better way to kick it off than a podcast discussing Max's new business! Coachlogik is a coaching platform that will revolutionize how we write and communicate training. In this episode, Max explains Coachlogik and then we answer a handful of questions of the Weightlifting.ai discord. Enjoy. Sign up for the Coachlogik wa…

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MINISODE! What Would Walt Have Done?-Era Movies NOT on Disney+! 15:10

3M ago15:10

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DISCLAIMER: This minisode was recorded and released prior to the arrest of one of its guests, Kyle Carrozza. We at Escape From Vault Disney strongly condemn Mr. Carrozza's actions and offer our deepest sympathies to his victims, and we will not be inviting him on this podcast again in the future. That said, rather than attempt to rewrite history, w…

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VNR #167 - A mom with 3 kids, a full time job & not enough sleep, still wants to workout 32:40

3M ago32:40

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- On today’s show Pat & Adrian answer questions from two different VNR listeners, Rick & Lauren. - Rick is 52 years old with a huge background in endurance sports. He is one year into CrossFit & wants to know how to balance his schedule. - Lauren is a busy mom with 3 kids, a full time job & not enough sleep. She is trying to find a way to keep fitn…

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Ep. 252: Beyond the Sets & Reps | Newton Cheng, Director of Health + Performance at Google 48:43

3M ago48:43

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As coaches, sport scientists, and athletes, we love intellectualizing our sport. There is an attempt to understand as much as possible so we can prescribe training to maximize performance. Behind all of this, the person carrying out this training can get lost amidst a myriad labels. In this episode, I sit down with Newton Cheng, National champion p…

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VNR #166 - Mattie Rogers talks Olympics, injury, training & life 50:02

3M ago50:02

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- Mattie Rogers is an American weightlifter who competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. - She is a Pan American Champion. - Mattie holds American records in the Clean & Jerk as well as the Snatch in the 76 kg category. - Her weightlifting career has been filled with incredible successes, but she has also dealt with significant challenges as well. - Ma…

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Ep. 251: Why We Miss Lifts and Applied Biomechanics | Wanda Sihanath 52:31

4M ago52:31

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There are many questions coaches and athletes knowingly (or unknowingly) want the answers to. We have research at our fingertips that may be able to inform our coaching practice, but how do we translate it? In this episode, I sit down with Wanda Sihanath, a PhD student studying under Dr. Kristof Kipp at Marquette, to discuss why weightlifters miss …

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VNR #165 - What Movements Should We Program More Often? 35:23

4M ago35:23

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- A VNR listener asked which uncommon movements or exercises we would like to see programmed more regularly? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.By btwb

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VNR #164 - 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinal Events - explained 59:19

4M ago59:19

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- Adrian Bozman programmed the 6 events for the 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinals. - In this episode he explains to Pat his thought process behind each event & why it was programmed.By btwb

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Ep. 250: Sex-Based Differences in Training Response | Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD 1:13:31

4M ago1:13:31

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There are a lot of unspoken, even unrecognized, assumptions when we think about how individuals respond to training. Regarding gender, we think we know how females will adapt to training compared to males, but are these assumptions valid? Lauren Colenso-Semple, a PhD in muscle physiology, sits down to chat about her work and the larger body of lite…

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VNR #163 - Coach Ryan Davis - D1 Football, Strength & Conditioning and more 52:28

4M ago52:28

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- Ryan Davis is the Director of Football Strength & Conditioning at The University of Maryland. - He has worked with athletes from all different sports including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, rowing, gymnastics & more. - He believes in developing both the physical & mental capacity of his athletes. - Pat & Adrian discuss a wide range of t…

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Ep. 249: Better Exercise Sequencing = Better Results? | Chris Taber, PhD 51:55

4M ago51:55

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The ability to effectively stack together productive training blocks is the hallmark of great programming. It sounds simple, but it can be challenging to do, let alone do well across long stretches of time. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Taber, PhD, to discuss exercise variation, peridization, and the ins and outs of long-term planning. Enj…

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VNR #162 - Has the Kettlebell Snatch been forgotten? 18:55

4M ago18:55

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- A VNR listener, who has been a CF coach for 5 years, was recently preparing to take the RKC1 qualification. - While preparing for this qualification he received a lot of flak for the “American Swing”, which is so prevalent in CrossFit. - Since the Kettlebell Snatch also takes the kettlebell to the overhead position, why is it not more frequently …

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Ep. 248: Biomechanics Research and Weightlifting Performance | Kristof Kipp, PhD 1:24:08

5M ago1:24:08

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Researchers in lab across the world are trying to better understanding the biomechanics of weightlifting. Why isn't that information accessible to coaches and why is it so difficult to translate to practice? In this episode, I sit down with Kristof Kipp, a Doctor PhD and associate professor, to discuss all things related to biomechanics and weightl…

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VNR #161 - How to improve high skill movements under fatigue 25:10

5M ago25:10

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- A VNR listener from the UK says he struggles when trying to perform complex movements while fatigued. - Bar muscle-ups, Ring Muscle-ups, Double-unders, Snatches & Chest-to-bar Pull-ups are some of the movements he mentioned as being problematic. - He is looking for how to best improve these areas of his fitness. - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.…

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Ep. 247: Dr. Michael Ray | Tame Pain 45:28

5M ago45:28

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Why isn't science straightforward? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Ray, a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine and assistant professor, to discuss the bridge between pain science and its communication and application. We examine how we know what we know, pain science and physical activity, and academia. Enjoy. Follow Michael: https://www.instag…

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VNR #160 - Is becoming a Competitive Athlete worth it? 27:18

5M ago27:18

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- A 28 year old Police Officer from Europe is considering becoming a competitive athlete. - He has only been working out for 3 years, and only doing CrossFit for 6 months. - After winning a local competition a trainer has told him that he has potential to go to the next level. - What are the pros and cons of this decision? - What does it really tak…

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Ep. 246: Rahmat, Clarking, & Philosophical Weightlifting | Max Aita & Declan Smithies, PhD 1:08:28

5M ago1:08:28

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Have you ever wondered what bats, zombies, and epistemology have to do with weightlifting? If so, that's odd... But if you haven't, let's change that. In this episode of the podcast, Max and I sit down with Declan Smithies, who has a PhD in philosophy, to discuss the bridge between the mind and weightlifting. We discuss the blow up with Rahmat in T…

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VNR #159 - Working Out While Sick…Yes or No? 23:21

5M ago23:21

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- A VNR listener wants to know if they should workout while sick? - They said they never used to get sick, but that has changed since having kids. - Their child is in daycare & now it seems they are sick all the time & their fitness is taking a serious hit. - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.By btwb

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Ep. 245: How Weightlifting Got Into Florida High Schools | Danny Camargo & Cory Aun 1:06:37

5M ago1:06:37

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This could be an all-time episode! Danny and Cory detail exactly what is going on in Florida, a place where weightlifting is a high school sport. Listen in on how you can bring high school weightlifting to your state and change the landscape of the sport forever. Enjoy. Follow Danny and Email Cory: https://www.instagram.com/olyconcepts/ https://www…

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Surgeries, Taxes & Why We've Been MIA 14:08

5M ago14:08

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A quick explanation about where we've been and why we haven't been able to put out an episode lately. Contact our non-existent HR with any complaints. We'll see you sometime in May!By Welcome To Our Podcast

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VNR #158 - Kristi Eramo O’Connell, Hyrox racing & life after the CrossFit Games 57:40

5M ago57:40

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- Kristi Eramo O’Connell has been a lifelong athlete. - She competed 7 times at the CrossFit Games, six of which were as an individual athlete. - She recently ran a marathon in 3 hours & 4 minutes with minimal training. - She retired from the CrossFit Games with a new focus of “taking on different athletic challenges”. - Hyrox racing was one of her…

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