155 episodes

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. A podcast brought to you by the BTWB team.

Varied Not Random btwb

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 140 Ratings

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. A podcast brought to you by the BTWB team.

    VNR #155 - If CrossFit never existed, what would we do?

    VNR #155 - If CrossFit never existed, what would we do?

    - A VNR listener asked the question, what would Pat & Adrian be doing if CrossFit never existed?
    - Pat & Adrian answer this question with regard to physical fitness, as well as occupation.

    • 26 min
    VNR #154 - "Cheating" on CrossFit with BodyBuilding

    VNR #154 - "Cheating" on CrossFit with BodyBuilding

    - A recreational athlete has been doing CrossFit for 6 years & is considering dropping a couple of Crossfit sessions each week to add in some bodybuilding. 
    - They want to know if they would be “Cheating” on CrossFit by doing some globo gym isolation movements. 
    - Form, function & aesthetics are discussed.
    - Want vs Need is discussed.
    - Accessory work is touch on.
    - Pat & Adrian dive into this great topic.

    • 30 min
    VNR #153 - Chad Vaughn - 2x Olympian in Weightlifting

    VNR #153 - Chad Vaughn - 2x Olympian in Weightlifting

    - Chad Vaughn is a 2-Time Olympian, 9-Time Senior National Champion, 2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist, 3-Time Pan American Games Team Member, 6-Time Pan American Team Member, 6-Time World Team Member & Former Senior American Record Holder.
    - He is also very well versed in CrossFit.
    - Pat & Adrian cover a wide range of topics from Chad’s journey to the Olympics, coaching athletes, & lessons learned from a lifetime of lifting.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    VNR #152 - Gym owner refuses to program short workouts

    VNR #152 - Gym owner refuses to program short workouts

    - A gym owner refuses to program short workouts.
    - The gym owner feels that most people come to the gym to do a “nice long workout”.
    - A trainer (not the owner), who is responsible for creating the programming for the gym does not agree with the owner on this subject & feels short workouts need to be programmed.
    - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & offer guidance. 

    • 28 min
    VNR #151 - Pat & Boz play “20 CrossFit Questions”

    VNR #151 - Pat & Boz play “20 CrossFit Questions”

    - In this lighthearted & fun episode Pat & Adrian play “20 Questions” with a CrossFit theme.
    - Below are the 20 Questions. Feel free to post your answers in the comments section under this episode on the btwb YouTube channel.
    Power lifts or Olympic lifts for the rest of your life?Run, bike or row? Time priority or task priority?Ring Muscle-ups or Bar-muscle-upsSquat or Deadlift?115 lb barbell or a pair of 50-lb dumbbells?Pull-up bar or a rope to climb?Closer to a sub Sub 6:00 mile or a 60 second L-sit?Which would you rather have, a 300 lb bench press or a 200 lb shoulder press?If you could increase your capacity 20% in WL, Gym or Mono, which would you choose?Which do you fear more…a true 20 RM Back Squat or a true 100% effort on an 800m run?Would you rather have a full time chef or a full time body worker, masseuse, therapist?Do you do rebounding box jumps or jump up / step down?What is your ideal time each day to train?How often do you not warm-up or do you abbreviate the warm-up?What extra gear do you use? Weight belt. Knee or wrist wraps. Tape. Compression. Etc?Movement you struggle with the most?Toes-to-bar or Knees-to-elbowsDo you have more CF shirts or non-CF shirts?Favorite cheat meal or food you have no willpower with?

    • 31 min
    VNR #150 - Fitness on a budget

    VNR #150 - Fitness on a budget

    - A VNR listener asked why there are not more opportunities for low income people who cannot afford the monthly fee to attend a CrossFit gym.
    - This VNR listener has people workout in his barn gym for free if they cannot afford to go anywhere else.
    - Pat & Adrian discuss ways to bring fitness to people who cannot afford a gym membership.

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
140 Ratings

140 Ratings

Scott2 ,

Favorite Podcast on Methodology!

I happened across this podcast while looking for new content and it quickly became my favorite.

Pat and Boz are brilliant - truly some of the best methodology and programming minds in the space. I’ve learned more about Crossfit from this podcast than everywhere else combined - methodology, what CrossFit is all about, how competition can skew things and what really matters, how to integrate CrossFit with life (the ones on staying fit through becoming a parent have been a lifesaver), what the role of gear is . . . bar none the best resource I’ve found.

It’s rich with information, it’s fun to listen to, and it’s not a huge time commitment. Why have you not subscribed?

Daniel B NJ ,

Great podcast!

This is a very solid podcast. Pat and Adrian have a great dynamic together. My favorite part is the stories - keep them coming!

mvelasco07 ,

Highly recommend!

I recently discovered Varied Not Random and have been consistently impressed by the wealth of knowledge and insights shared in each episode. I truly learn something every time I tune in. Highly recommend giving it a listen!

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