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Sam and Michael look at the age group semifinal workouts and discuss what the tests consist of, what was tested well, and what was potentially missing.

Carl and Georgia break down and review 4 common strength training protocols: 20 Rep Squat Program, German Volume Training (10x10), 5x5, and Wendler’s 5/3/1.

Sam and Michael chat program design efficiency.

Carl and Georgia roll through real answers to common questions on aerobic training.

Sam and Michael dive into a case study of CrossFit masters athlete Joe Hamby.

Should fitness coaches do blood testing? While knowing what’s going under the hood is undeniably important for health, this is an area that has long been untouched by coaches, both due to a lack of knowledge and scope of practice concerns.  In this week’s episode of Back Room Talk, hosts Carl Hardwick and Georgia Smith share their thoughts on whether or not blood work should be a part of the fitness coaching process. 00:00 - 00:30 Opening titles00:30 - 01:05 Should coaches do blood testing?01:05 - 49:15 Where blood work sits in the assessment process49:15 - 56:30 What’s possible with InsideTracker testing plans56:30 - 58:37 Closing thoughts Learn more about ordering blood biomarker testing using the CoachRx app and start your free 14-day trial: https://www.coachrx.app/insidetracker

Michael and Sam break down the CrossFit Semifinals workouts and review the Syndicate Games.

Michael Bann returns to discuss coaching adaptive athletes and defining quality movement.

Michael McElroy is joined by Michael Bann to discuss recovery and muscle endurance.

“What’s the best exercise for…?” is one of the most common questions we get from coaches. So we decided to answer it in this week’s episode of Back Room Talk!

Sam and Michael discuss considerations for coaching masters athletes in CrossFit.