The Paul Weber Podcast
Episodes
047 Concurrent Training Review
19 Mar 2024
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Send us a textCONCURRENT TRAINING REVIEWStrength – adaptations to resistance training that include hypertrophy, maximal strength and powerEndurance ...
046 Lessons from Elite Endurance Athletes
16 Mar 2024
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Send us a textModern, elite endurance athletes perform ~80% of their training at low intensity and ~20% at higher intensity.It has not always been thi...
045 Metabolism in Fitness Sport
12 Mar 2024
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Send us a textMetabolism in Fitness Sport1. Energy Contribution 3 pathwaysTo what extent are each of the three energy pathways active? Intensity and...
044 Carbs are King
07 Mar 2024
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Send us a textDIETARY PATTERNS FOR CROSSFIT ATHLETESCarbs are kingPrimary fuel substrates in CrossFit – blood sugar and muscle glycogen Protein fun...
043 Quarterfinals Prep
05 Mar 2024
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Send us a text2024 QUARTERFINALS PREPThe Open does not matter.QUARTERFINALS6 days instead of 4Overall Higher tension requirement than Open – streng...
042 Anaerobic Power and Repeatability
29 Feb 2024
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Send us a textAlmost everything you do in CF is physiologically sustainable only for short durations30 UB muscle ups = 90 seconds150 UB WB = 5 minutes...
041 Intensity Distribution in Training for Fitness Athletes
27 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIntensity Distribution in Training for Fitness AthletesExtensive-Intensive is a continuum to be managed in training. The further from c...
040 Base Training for Fitness Athletes
22 Feb 2024
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Send us a textBase Training for Fitness AthletesI have met loads of fitness athletes who...do loads of competing.Then they wonder why they've bee...
039 Intervals, Endurance and Fatigue
20 Feb 2024
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Send us a textThere is no apparent reason why intervals would be more fatiguing than endurance work as long as energy expenditure is matched. The thi...
038 Strength First
15 Feb 2024
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Send us a text|STRENGTH FIRST|1. Strength takes a long time to develop Peak biological age for powerlifters is 35Retained for a very long time Espec...
037 Play the Long Game
13 Feb 2024
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Send us a text|PLAY THE LONG GAME: MODELS FOR THE LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT OF CROSSFIT ATHLETES| CrossFit demands a range of physical attributes. These...
036 How to Find Your Weaknesses as a Fitness Athlete
08 Feb 2024
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Send us a textHow to Find Your Weaknesses as a Fitness AthleteEvery piece of your program serves one of these 3 purposes. Get STRONG - Increase the c...
035 The Demands of Fitness Sport
06 Feb 2024
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Send us a textThe Demands of Fitness SportNumber of contractions x Tension of contractions (relative to individual’s 1RM) x Rest periods = Physi...
034 The Conditioning Bias Blueprint
01 Feb 2024
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Send us a textOnce you have the lean body mass and the strength to handle the loads, CrossFit is about who can endure. Relative to other strength spo...
033 The Strength Bias Blueprint
30 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, I argue that CrossFit is, first and foremost, a strength sport. I also cover:Should you train like a strength-biased a...
032 Advanced to Elite
09 Jan 2024
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Send us a textPremise: you experience 80% of your potential gains during the first four years of training.Key points:1. Openness to experience. Curios...
031 Long Term Development of a Multidisciplinary Athlete
19 Dec 2023
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Send us a textPrinciples 1. Acquire attributes in this order:a. Muscle Massb. Strength + Powerc. ConditioningResistance training (RT) does not negati...
030 From Shoulder Pain to Muscle Ups
14 Dec 2023
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Send us a textCommon problems1. Rotator cuff strength – most common2. Limited rotation3. Limited flexionUsually people have all 3Progression Rotato...
029 From Knee Pain to Squat PR
12 Dec 2023
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Send us a textTwo factors:Range of Motion – how much knee flexion you allowTension – how much tension you are putting through the quad, connective...
028 Do you need more bodybuilding?
07 Dec 2023
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Send us a textHere is the weight class for competitive CrossFit:Males - 185-225 lbs at 6-12% body fatFemales - 130-160 lbs at 12-18% body fatIf you wa...
027 How to last in fitness sport
05 Dec 2023
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Send us a textFitness sport churns a lot of athletes. Most people last 2-5 years in serious training. Two things make athletes quit:1. Tissue integr...
026 The 3 Rules of Conditioning
30 Nov 2023
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Send us a text#1 Long before shortLearn pacingOxygen uptakeRespiratory capacityLower blood lactateHigher mitochondrial and capillary densityImproved e...
025 The Importance of Training Priorities
28 Nov 2023
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Send us a textI used to have no priorities. It was like trying to sprint a marathon. It’s like saying, look at Kipchoge, he runs 4:30 miles for a ...
024 Does your sh*t hurt all the time?
23 Nov 2023
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Send us a textYou’re probably compensating.You’re doing something other than the most efficient pattern of contractions.Here’s what to do about ...
023 Imitating elite athletes is killing your progress
21 Nov 2023
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Send us a textEspecially in CrossFit.Here’s how >>>CrossFit is a strength sport masquerading as a test of everything. CrossFitters are adv...
022 The multidisciplinary athlete lifestyle
16 Nov 2023
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Send us a textWhen you’re multidisciplinary, you’re asking more of your body than anyone else. This makes how you spend your time outside the gym...
021 Should you combine programs?
14 Nov 2023
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Send us a textTwo approaches I see athletes take all the time (and did a ton myself) that inevitably lead to injury, fatigue and lost potential. 1. C...
020 Are You Training Too Much?
09 Nov 2023
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Send us a textSensing that you’re beat up all the time, or not progressing at the rate you think you should for all the work you’re putting in?Yes...
019 Overcoming Injuries
07 Nov 2023
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Send us a textFew things can be more frustrating than pain that keeps you from training. I’ve been there – we all have. 1. Accept that injuries ...
018 Nutrition for Multiple Disciplines
02 Nov 2023
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Send us a text1. Food = fuel2. Low drag3. Increase tolerance over time4. Keep within striking distance of fighting weightMost individuals are going to...
017 How to get the most out of your training day
31 Oct 2023
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Send us a textFor lots of athletes, the ideal day isn't possible because of vocation. This is where these other principles come into play. When y...
016 It takes more than effort
26 Oct 2023
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Send us a textYou can outwork a beginner. You can outwork an intermediate. Once you become advanced, working hard is the bare minimum. The hard work...
015 How to improve your sleep
25 Oct 2023
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Send us a textSleep is one of the pillars of support that allows an athlete to take on more stress.In this episode, I cover:-sleep hygiene-circadian b...
014 The Best Tactical Program
19 Oct 2023
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Send us a textTactical is its own discipline. The best tactical program isn't going all in on CrossFit, or powerlifting, or triathlon, or bodybui...
013 The Mindful Athlete
17 Oct 2023
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Send us a textMindfulness is the practice of controlling your attention. When you practice paying attention to your sensory experience, you start to ...
012 My Story
10 Oct 2023
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Send us a textI was in the army CrossFit was like everywhere. You deploy to Afghanistan and there are bumper plates. I could literally walk to the Cro...
011 INFO > INSPO
10 Oct 2023
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Send us a textWhat you shouldn't expect is inspiration. I am not an inspiring figure, I am not a fitness influencer, you won't see any shirt...
010 The Ideal Day
04 Oct 2023
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Send us a textAs an athlete, time is one of your most important resources. You can do two things with your time. You can work or you can rest. Your bi...
009 Intermediate vs. Advanced
26 Sep 2023
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Send us a textThe main difference between intermediate and advanced trainees is:Time invested per weekI’ve met so many intermediate trainees investi...
008 Research vs. Reality
21 Sep 2023
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Send us a textThere are 2 camps in health and fitness:-Naturopaths, holistic practitioners and clinicians. This is art. It is common sense, holistic, ...
007 TRT in America
16 Aug 2023
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Send us a textAs of 2019, 0. 9 to 2. 9% of men in the United States are on TRT. As of 2017, testosterone prescriptions had increased 500% since 1993. ...
006 Fasting and Circadian Biology
08 Aug 2023
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Send us a textCircadian biology is the main mechanism by which fasting helps humans. We ain’t supposed to eat at night! Circadian rhythm is a 24 hou...
005 Are Saunas Overrated?
02 Aug 2023
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Send us a textSaunas have become uber popular for fitness and therapeutic uses. In this episode, we answer the question, "What actually happens w...
003 What Is Functional Movement (Really)?
02 Aug 2023
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Send us a textFunctional movement may not be what you think. A few criteria:What can be done with no equipment? What makes sense from an evolutionary...
004 How to Get the Most Out of Your Body
02 Aug 2023
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Send us a textTo perform at your absolute best in a physical endeavor (powerlifting, strongman, crossfit, running, swimming, cycling) it takes two thi...
002 Why Fad Diets Are Hard to Defend
02 Aug 2023
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Send us a textA fad diet is one that advocates for the elimination of entire real food sources, whether that's dairy, grains, nightshades, legume...
001 The Thing about Cold Plunges
21 Jul 2023
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Send us a textCold water immersion is a stressor. In this episode we talk about the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous system, and musc...