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Below are all the questions from a September 5, 2017 IG post answered "rapid fire" style by Max El-Hag in part 1 of this 5 part series. 00:57 - How often would you schedule rest days? I know a couple shoot for 2 rest days a week. What's your philosophy? Is every session at max capacity or do you pump the brakes on some and focus on movements? 01:41 - Thoughts on bro sessions if you have a dedicated training plan, Are they bad or good? Does the level of the athlete also matter ? 02:42 - Periodization and the elite CF competitor: How do you apply it, if at all? 03:37 - Do you incorporate bodybuilding into CF training? I realized that working on regular bodybuilding stuff (lat pull down..) has helped me tremendously in weightlifting. Curious to see what your approach was with accessory exercises. 04:38 - Can you talk a little about the difference between respiratory vs delivery limiters? And maybe other aerobic capacity building considerations? 05:19 - Why won't you let me compete in the bodybuilding competition that I've always wanted to do? 05:42 - What do you recommend implementing into training routines in terms of rehabbing muscle imbalances due to previous injury? (specifically shoulder pain) 06:28 - Hey guys ! Is there any specific way how to breath during shorter 8-16 min metcons, to maximize oxygen uptake ? And if there is, will using any specific "drills" help with VO2 Max ? Thanks ! 08:29 - Why is the belief that because many high level athletes (Rich, his team, and Mat specifically) don't have a coach or a training design, that one doesn't need a coach to succeed at the highest levels of the sport so pervasive? 09:57 - Is there a movement or event that's been in the crossfit games that you would take out? 10:07 - How will the influx of younger (18-19yr old) athletes change the dynamic of competitors reaching the Regionals and games levels of competition? Will the more experienced competitors always win out? Will we see a shift towards a much younger age group at the games? 10:25 - How do you maximise recovery for your athletes? And how would you adapt those principles for people who train 4-6x week that are training to be as fit as possible for life? 10:38 - What are some tests to gauge neural fatigue limitations or ways to improve on neural fatigue capacity in a metcon (if that's possible)? 12:07 - How does one get a job on the @trainingthinktank staff? 13:06 - What are some of the methodologies behind helping an athlete transfer aerobic power/capacity on ergometers to other more skilled movements? 13:48 - What are good benchmark tests for gymnastic ability for casual gym goer? Intermediate (top 2000 in region)? High level (top 200 in region)? Regional athlete? Games athlete? 15:02 - What are your thoughts on using Heart Rate Variability as part of recovery/fatigue protocol? Have you used it before with any success? 16:32 - What protocols would help in achieving a great score on the " Physical Ability Test for Entry Level Firefighters" aka "The BIDDLE". Video on you tube by the Santa Ana College. I have a 7min time score and I'm looking to get a sub 6 min time. ✌ |