We’re answering more of your questions, covering topics from how to deal with doubt midway through a workout to what advice I’d give leaders who are tasked with motivating reluctant people.
We’re answering more of your questions, covering topics from how to deal with doubt midway through a workout to what advice I’d give leaders who are tasked with motivating reluctant people.
01:25 - Find Patrick on IG here
01:57 - For folks who have irregular work schedules (nurses, fire, EMT, mil, etc), who can’t or don’t want to quit, what should they be thinking about in order to optimize health & fitness as best they can?
05:34 - How do you get rid of self-doubt in the middle of a workout?
06:50 - How long do you suggest someone do CrossFit before they enter a competition?
08:31 - Brene Brown’s Netflix Special
08:42 - How do you respond when somebody is attacking your character?
11:14 - How do you develop a rapport with high performers?
13:44 - What’s the proudest you’ve been of one of your athletes while at the Games, & why?
14:06 - Cole’s event at Rogue Invitational
17:07 - Do you ever eat cake?
17:37 - Can clients differentiate between professional CF trainers & “cheerleaders”?
18:59 - I find it extremely difficult to rest. I just... hate it. I know it’s part of the process but I feel this huge wave of guilt when I take a rest day.
20:00 - How do you convince some to “chase excellence” the way you have?
22:59 - What advice do you have for people in leadership positions who are trying to lead reluctant people?
24:47 - I’ve been doing CF for years, but whenever I eat clean (aka strict), I lose weight & I stop making progress in the gym. What am I not doing right?
27:17 - Should anybody be getting wild card spots to the CF Games?
30:58 - Can you talk about rhabdo as it relates to CF - do you see it often & how do you make sure that members in the gym aren’t risking getting it.
35:20 - Have you found any use to tracking heart rate during workouts? Why do places like Orangetheory put so much emphasis on it?
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Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.