In this episode, we cover:examples of pure weightlifting workoutshow the work rates in weightlifting modalities compare to traditional endurance modalitiesthe physiology of weightlifting workoutsthe biomec...

Conditioning intensity can be divided into four domains: moderate, heavy, severe, and extreme. Moderate IntensityPersonal anecdote: walking to New York CityIn athlete language: "easy", "Zone 2"Wh...

Thanks for being here! In this episode, I respond to the questions:If I don't train for a while am I going to lose all of my gains?Does psychological stress affect my performance?Do I ...

Key TakeawaysFor beginners, the primary limitation is motor control. Program design should facilitate skill acquisition by providing lots of reps.Intermediates with lots of mu...

In this episode, I reflect on some of the mistakes I made in my mindset as a competitor - and how I would coach that version of myself. I also share my experience toward the end of my competitive career, the health issues I ran into...

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Accessories help develop muscles other than the prime movers in core movements, providing structural balance and resilience. They can also be used to address specific weak points in a core movement that would go undertrained if the ...

In this episode I share the exercises I use most often for mobility. Handstand WalkI discuss the handstand walk and the exercises I use to improve thoracic extension and shoulder flexion:PVC Pass T...

In this episode, I go over the gymnastics events from World Fitness Project Indianapolis and the TFX Invitational.I cover how I prepare athletes for success in these workouts with a 5 Step Process:Gymnastic StrengthM...

In this episode, I share my clinical experiences with manipulating body composition for fitness athletes. We discuss:Food QualityFood QuantityMeal FrequencyRate of Gain and LossThe Importance of T...

The first step in injury recovery is to rest so that the pain can dissipate. Once my clients are pain free with daily activities, then I start rehab exercises.Here are the key variables I keep in mind:Force...

I use a five step process to guide my athletes to better scores in gymnastics-heavy workouts:Strength - are you strong enough to make this movement easy?Movement Economy - could ...

Key TakeawaysThe mechanical loading of burpees and box jump overs limits the number of reps we can safely do - about 150 reps per session.Because we are limited in volume, we want to do all of our burpees and box j...

In this episode, we cover every CrossFit gymnastics movement, to what degree each movement depends on strength or movement economy, and how to train each movement.Hey guys, letting you know that I have 1:1 coaching spots available.

In this episode, we cover these concepts for CrossFit gymnastics:Volume – the common number of reps per workout for each gymnastics movementIntensity – the intensity of the workout in which the gymnastics reps ...

In this episode, I cover:What is gymnastic strength?Why gymnastic strength is specific for CrossFit athletesMy personal experience with training gymnastic strengthMy clinical experience training gymnastic ...

Live Training Thursday, February 27th, 1pm MTSave your spot: https://www.paulbweber.com/building-advanced-strength-for-fitness-athletesIn thi...

This episode covers:why not all muscle growth is created equalwhich type of hypertrophy matters for strength and how to train for itthe strength-endurance continuumblood flow restriction and "pump work"

Lack of week to week controlLack of fatigue managementToo much varietyToo frequent severe and extreme intensity conditioningLack of offseason, lack of periodization leads to lack of peaking, lack of avai...

In this episode, I cover:My personal experience in the sport and how important it was to me to figure out how to get stronger and build muscle as a fitness athleteHow fitness sport values strength over gymnastics and condit...

CrossFitters have to do anaerobic trainingYou have to do every movement every weekDo as little movement prep as you canAlways progress aerobic work from long to shortCrossFitters shouldn't train explosiv...

CrossFit, Inc. appears to be taking a major step away from being an events company.The product that CrossFit, Inc. is offering athletes in 2025 is poor. And leaves a big opportunity for other events companies to provide better experienc...

Effort isn't the only thing that matters.Release the outcome.Trust your coach.