Linchpin Conversations is a podcast covering health, fitness, personal development and random musings regarding life.
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Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 1.
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Josh R. is a husband, a father & a self-admitted program hopper. During a 2 year period he was a part of 12-16 different online programs. Josh walks us through his fitness journey, what lead him to try so many different programs & why he chose to return to Linchpin.
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Do I ever get bored programming? What would I change about Linchpin? Body says YES, head says NO to working out. How to break through plateaus. Podcast recommendations. Thoughts on the “electrolyte craze" happening. How to workout with your kids. One arm stronger than the other. Do I look at the clock during "for time" workouts?…
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Mom of 6 kids finds time to workout!
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Chelsae is a wife, a mother to 6 children & a Linchpin member. She is also currently pregnant with another baby. This will be her 4th postpartum jounrey with Linchpin & her 3rd pregnancy with Linchpin since day one. She shares her journey & lessons learned for other moms who are pregnant & active.
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Did Adrian Bozman quit? | How to get more strict pull-ups. | Echo bike & upper body fatigue. | Craziest thing I've seen in a gym. | Proper height for box step-ups. | Redefining CrossFit? | Linchpin & competition. | What is the ideal rest day. | Sustainable nutrition. | What's being tested in "Helen"?…
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A new country, a new language & a new dad.
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Ruan is a husband, a new father to a little baby girl & a Linchpin member. He was born & raised in South Africa, but recently moved to Germany for a new job. He is adapting to a new country, a new culture & his new role as a dad. His free time is limited, & he only has a pair of dumbbells for working out. This is his story.…
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Choosing the right dumbbell loading. | How to use a sandbag. | What skill challenged me the most? | When to do the Monster Mash? | Selecting rest periods for intervals. | How deep should you squat? | Programming for a hypothetical athlete.
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Scott F. is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. For 15 years he worked as a National Park Ranger in Yosemite & the Grand Canyon. He did law enforcement, search & rescue, as well as emergency medical work. He first got into CrossFit in 2006 & has been hooked ever since. This is his story.
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Why is Strength + Metcon so popular?
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Does 1RM relate to as "Rx'd" loading? | 10k run program. | Programming mistakes. | Relative Intensity explained. | Is sitting all day bad? | How do you test your fitness in real life? | What is a total hip replacement? | Why is Strength + Metcon so popular? | Training for Hyrox & engine building. | How sore is too sore? | How important is handstand…
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From 100 mile races to 1 workout a day.
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Nick B. is a husband, a father, military officer & member of the Linchpin community. He spent many years as a dedicated runner doing everything from 5k runs to 100 miles races & everything in between. In 2018 he joined Linchpin & has been a member for over 6 years. This is his story.
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Minimum fitness equipment. | Deload weeks. | Programming themes. | Fitness Test at the Olympics. | Taking time off from working out. | Strict before kipping for T2B? | 1st, 2nd, 3rd wave adaption in CrossFit | The kickstand squat.
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Steroids, Power Lifting & Manual Labor.
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Patrick S. is one of the many amazing people we have in the Linchpin community. He has a profoundly physically demanding job. Every day he moves heavy boxes for hours & hours. In a previous phase of life he was also a power lifter who experimented with performance enhancing drugs. Patrick is an open book & shares all aspects of his fitness jounrey …
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2024 CF Games, Paleo, Scaling & more.
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My favorite movement/workout. | How to be ok scaling workouts. | Lazar & the 2024 CF Games. | Upcoming challenges - Linchpin Test 13 | Turkish Get-ups | My Paleo journey | Supplementation | Motivation | Fasting
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Mexican Culture, Soccer, Dancing & Fitness.
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Adrian is a gym owner & member of the Linchpin community. He grew up playing soccer & loves to dance. He first tried CrossFit while in college & has been hooked ever since. This is his story.
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VO2 Max vs Lactate Threshold. | Using btwb data to improve Linchpin. | Are some weeks of Linchpin harder than others? | Pull-ups vs Chin-ups. | Olympic events I love.
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Scott M started doing CrossFit in 2010. He was the heaviest he had ever been in his life at 250 pounds. He found a gym & got his diet under control. Over the last 14 years he has owned a gym, but now works out in his garage as a member of the Linchpin community. This is his story.
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The hardest workout I ever programmed.
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My favorite "on the go" snack & drink. | What did CF teach me that the SEALs did not? | Plank holds. | Does Rest = Strength? | The hardest workout I ever programmed. | How long will I keep programming? | How to lift without dying. | Fitness & kids. | How to rearrange workouts. | Proper grip for Deadlifts.…
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The Army Combat Fitness Test & much more.
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Anthony is a husband, a father, a civil enginner & a member of Linchpin. He was a 3 sport athlete in highschool who went on to attend West Point. He walks us through his time in the military as well as his fitness regimen now that he is a civilian.
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Are butterfly pull-ups worth the risk?
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Common run distances. | The love of Oly lifting. | Improving mobility & warming up. | Do workouts surprises me? | Are butterfly pull-ups worth the risk? | At what stage should we reset our PR's? | Heavy Days vs Sprint Days. | Echo Bike vs Assault Bike. | Dealing with DOMS. | When is it ok to struggle? | Real bike vs rower or Air Bikes.…
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Clinical Laboratory Science & Foster Kids.
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Scott is a husband, a father, a clinical laboratory scientist & a Linchpin member. Originally a runner, he first tried CrossFit back in 2013 & got hooked. In 2016 he built a garage gym & started following Linchpin. He & his wife have two children & have fostered many kids over the years. This is his story.…
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A full time Farmer's view on working out.
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Evan W. is a husband, a father, a fulltime farmer & a Linchpin member. He has an extremely physically demanding job which often forces his to work long days outside, regardless of the weather. Even though Evan's job is so tough, he chooses to workout. As a matter of fact, he says it helps him be a better farmer. This is his story.…
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Do we need to do Handstand Push-ups?
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How to know if a workout is original. | Meters vs Calories on the Air Bike. | Why are Thursdays & Sundays "rest days"? | Mental toughness. | Putting "notes" in btwb. | Using "Crash pads" for barbells. | Balancing Linchpin & a sport. | Improving Handstands. | Do we need to do HSPU's? | Fitness on a vacation.…
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10 years of fitness has its ups & downs.
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Levi is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. He has been doing CrossFit since 2014 & joined Linchpin in 2020. Over the last 10 years life has presented several challenges to his family, including serious health issues one of his daughters faced. This caused many starts & stops during his fitness journey. Levi discusses these things & much more.…
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15 Barbells, 4 Kids, 1 Garage Gym.
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Buck is a husband, a father, a school teacher & a coach. He also loves barbells & has 15 different ones in his garage gym. He has been a powerlifter, a football player & gym rat over the course of his life. He tried several online programs & found a home with Linchpin. This is his story.
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Evolution of Linchpin programming. | Coming back from an injury. | Building grip strength. | The story behind "Broken Frog". | Tips for new parents trying to stay fit. | Are you "cheating" on workouts? | Linchpin's origin story. | Who programs the VNR workouts? | btwb fitness level. | What gains can you expect from Linchpin?…
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10 "Murphs" & 2 Marathons in 28 hours.
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Marcus M. is a firefighter in Norway. He has been a member of Linchpin since 2018. This year for "Murph" he decided to do a 42.2 km run, 1000 pull-ups, 2000 push-ups, 3000 air squats & another 42.2 km run. (42.2 km is a full marathon) This took him 27 hours & 50 minutes. This is his story.
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Wearables, Heart Rate, Gadgets & Gizmos.
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Sport Specific Training. | Foot position & lock for rope climbs. | Pain with pull-ups. | Off-season training for Games athletes. | What do I do on Rest Days? | Wearables, Heart Rate, Gadgets & Gizmos. | Running conversions for men & women. | VNR skill cycles & Linchpin. | What if CF did not exist? | Optional Accessory Work. | Internal vs External S…
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Jeanne & Dawn are sisters living in Minnesota. Both have been married 30 years. Dawn has 2 kids & Jeanne has 3. They work out together each day, help each other make good decisions & keep each other motivated. This is their fitness journey.
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Is Linchpin enough for Competitors?
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Training around an injury | Bench Press | Modifying interval workouts. | Linchpin Camp/Open. | The ideal CF bodyweight. | Is Linchpin enough for Competitors? | Working out in extreme conditions.
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Guyana, America, & Thoracic Surgery.
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Melanie is a single mom with 2 kids & a Linchpin member. She was born & raised in Guyana & moved to the US when she was 11 years old. She has an amazing career as a Thoracic Surgery PA & stays very busy raising her 2 kids & getting them to their sports practices/games. This is her story.
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Zone 2 training, Progressive Overload & Sprinting after 40.
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Sprinting over 40 years old. | Sleds & odd objects | Listening to your body. | 70% effort forever? | Zone 2 training | Progressive overload.
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Busy Mom, Business Owner & Staying Fit.
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Terri G is a wife, a mother, a business owner & a Linchpin member. She & her husband get up at 5am every day to make sure they get in their workout. She talks about her fitness journey & what lead her to Linchpin.
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Why don't I watch the CF Games? | Carb Backloading. | Linchpin in 5 years. | No-equipment option. | A Superpower I want. | "Nobody Cares. Train Harder." | Is "Murph" too much? | Upcoming physical challenges? | Single-arm training.
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Backpacking 25 countries in 15 months.
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Jeff D is a husband, a father, & a Linchpin member. He & his wife decided to quit their jobs, sell all of their possessions & go on the adventure of a lifetime. The explored 25 countries in 15 months. Jeff talks about life, adventure, coffee & fitness.
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Tall vs Short Athletes: Pros & Cons.
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Tall athletes vs Short athletes, pros & cons. | 3 Songs for the rest of my life. | Woking out during & after sickness. | Fitness for kids. | C2B pull-ups with a low ceiling. | How much intensity is needed at 40+ years old? | Dumbbells = fitness.
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Fitness while Married with 2 Kids & a Sedentary Job.
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Scott is a husband, a father & has a job which has him sitting most of the day. He has been a member of Linchpin for over 2 years. Life got hectic, as it does for many of us & he let his health & fitness deteriorate to an unacceptable level around the time his second child was born. He made a decision to change his life & has not looked back. This …
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No bike or Rower...what can I do? | "Not For time" vs "For Quality" | Barbell Squats vs Dumbbell Squats. | Is a "Hilly" running course good or bad? | Controlling heart rate. | Are Double-unders important? | Stay fit when life is hectic. | Origins of the name "Linchpin". | Supplements.
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Blake is a husband, a father & a member of the Linchpin community. He had a terrible accident in the Army when his parachute malfunctioned. This accident, along with other major life changes lead to him gaining nearly 100 pounds. In this conversation he talks about is journey back to a healthy weight & lifestyle.…
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A goal I'm working on. | Book recommendations. | You only have 30 minutes to train. | Swapping training days & rest days. | DIY rope climb set-ups. | Oly lifting in a wetsuit. | How to get fitter. | My dream vacation.
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When does an “OLD” workout become “NEW”?
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It is common for athletes to repeat workouts. It is also common to scale workouts & then slowly increase their difficulty over time as you progress. Should you compare times on the "same" workout if you increase the weight, for example?
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What movements are NOT worth the risk?
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Habit I would like to add or delete. | Improving high skill movements. | What movements are not worth the risk? | Advice for opening an affiliate? | Shoulder health. | Fit a long workout into a short time. | How long does it take to get strong? | Linchpin Monthly Fitness Tests. | "Open Prep" & "Murph Prep". | Lifting for 1RMs. | Mental fortitude. |…
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Small, daily amounts of fitness can lead to big changes in your life. You don't need a lot of time or fancy equipment to be fit & healthy. All you need is knowledge, discipline & support.
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10 Exercises For The Rest Of My Life.
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10 exercises for the rest of my life. | How to deal with "tennis elbow" | Not for time workouts + accessories. | Challenges with an online community. | btwb fitness level, which workouts count? | Improving Olympic lifts. | Linchpin vs competitive programming. | Recommended level of intensity. | Training 3 times per week. | The state of kid's sports…
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In this epsiode we discuss how to get better at pull-ups, as well as defining what "pull-ups, any style" means when you see that as part of the description of a Linchpin workout.
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Pegboards, QuarterFinals & Dynamic Warm-ups.
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Pegboard training. | What if you miss a workout? | Dynamic range of motion warm-ups. | What does "taxing the Central Nervous System" mean? | C-kip vs Butterfly kip. | How to attack Quarter Final workouts.
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"CrossFit hurt my joints more than anything."
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This was a comment left on my instagram by someone I do not know. It sparked many thoughts, ideas, topics & concepts I felt would be worthy of discussion. I hope you find this conversation helpful in guiding your long term fitness journey.
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Ivan K. is a coach & part owner of CrossFit Minic in Basel, Switzerland. He is a Level 3 Coach & has been a trainer at gyms all around the world. He has experienced the difference between good & bad programming. Ivan made the switch to Linchpin at his gym & he explains why.
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Working 13 Hours a Day & Staying Fit!
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Explain the "Levels" on btwb. | Working 13 hours a day & staying Fit. | Monday Monster Mash & the Buttery Bros. | Improving the Olympic Lifts in your garage. | Mon thru Fri workout, Weekends off schedule.
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HELP! Snatching Hurts & I Hate It.
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There are many people who love snatching, & just as many who hate it & avoid it at all costs. Why do we snatch? What are the benefits? If someone did not want to snatch what are some effective modifications or substitutions?
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HYROX Racing & Dancing with the Devil.
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"Spur of the moment" workouts. Linchpin for Affiliates. | How to lose 20 lbs by summer. | VNR Pull-up program. | Working out twice a week. | Programming a Games workout. | Favorite hobby outside of fitness. | What do I think of Hyrox? | What does being a good coach mean? | High intensity vs "Dancing with the Devil". | How to know the difference bet…
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Should you "Forget" your old PR's?
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Depending upon the phase of life you are, there may be value in considering "starting fresh" and "forgetting" your previous personal bests. Of course the topic is nuanced & has many layers worth considering that will vary from individual to individual, but the general topic should help athletes set expectations and is a useful thought experiment.…
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