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Linchpin Conversations is a podcast covering health, fitness, personal development and random musings regarding life.
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Jay is a husband, as well as a father to four children. He works in federal law enforcement & his wife is a business owner. Needless to say, they are very busy. Fitness helped save his life in 2016 when he was bitten by a rattlesnake. Through all of this, he has managed to keep fitness a priority in his life. He has bounced around trying out various program, but he chooses Linchpin. This is his story.
This episode is all about the many Varied Not Random cycles that are now available to members of the Linchpin community. There are over 20 different cycles that add up to over $600 in total value. Linchpin gets them for free.
Ryan is a husband, as well as a father of 3 children. Between his busy job & family commitments there is not much time left to train. This forces him to be efficient with his time. He loves running, especially long distance. He has cracked the code figured out how to train Linchpin while also training for long running races. He is the point of contact for the Unofficial Linchpin Endurance squad. This is his story.
Quick singles vs Touch & Go. Box Jumps Intensity. Heavy Lift + Metcon Wearables. Training a deconditioned person Accessory work. Training alone & technique. Back Squat vs Leg Press Cleaning your garage gym.
Habib was born in Greece, but he has lived in Dubai, Istanbul, London & Pittsburgh. He is about to move once again & start a new life in the Netherlands. His brother is a Buddhist Monk who lives in a retreat in Nepal. This prompted Habib to make an epic trip to see his brother, practice mediation & hike to 5000m of elevation!
Knees-to-elbows grip Bike vs Rower CrossFit terminology Training days & results. Scaling up. Deadlift grip. VNR cycles The CF Open Sugary Treats & discipline
Dom is the owner of CrossFit Glabeck. They are located in Germany & have been a CrossFit affiliate for 11 years. Dom has a ton of knowledge & experience training people & building a strong community. He also plays a critical role in developing the Coach's Notes & Lesson Plans which are included in the "Linchpin Private Track for Gym Owners".
Interval training on a Treadmill Mastering the basics. Accessory work. CFL1 Pull-up bar or Rings? How to improve pull-ups Lifting straps. VNR cycles Starting over at 47 years old. Goal times. Nutrition
Ingrid is a wife & mother of two children. She is a highly accomplished athlete who became a two-time All-American in the pole vault in 2007, won Pac-10's in 2008 her senior year, & qualified for the 2008 USA Track and Field Olympic Trials. She competed twice at the CrossFit Games as a member of an Affiliate team & participated in the GRID League for 3 seasons. She also had open heart surgery at 24 years old. This is her story.
VNR cycles for free! How to scale dumbbell workouts. Advice I would change. Working out when sick. Modifying box jumps. Don't quit. How to test your limits. Fitness & pregnancy. Jumping rope for conditioning. Linchpin complexes. Working around an injury. Doing lunges & carries in a small space. Weight belts & wrist wraps. Prioritizing lifts & skills
Johan is a husband, a father & a clinical psychologist living outside of Stockholm, Sweden. His days are spent assessing, diagnosing, treating, and preventing psychological disorders and emotional distress in his clients. He also has ADHD & has found successful ways to navigate this in his personal & professional life. This is his story.
Low Ceiling - Wall ball replacement How to NOT "Ego lift". Working out on sore muscles. Respect the GHD. Back Squat vs Belt Squat Ski Erg & sled work. Bodybuilding movements Heavy Days vs Heavy Days at a High Heart Rate
Curt is a former Marine who's life has taken him in crazy directions. He was homeless for a time & his friend tried to talk him into doing a robbery. Luckily, he refused. He had a troubled relationship with his father, but mended it to join the family business of catching alligators. He has a fascinating story.
Tierra is a baker by trade. She works in the kitchen of a 200 bed hospital. She is in charge of making a different cookie & dessert every single day of the year! Even though her occupation has her surrounded by tasty treats, she is finding a way to make fitness an important part of her life. This is her story.
Strength vs Lungs. Linchpin data. Set loads vs % Workouts I regret. CF Open. Banded Bar Muscle-ups btwb fitness level Lateral movements My personal preferences for workouts. Strength + Metcon = mediocre results De-load weeks Using Linchpin to prepare for BUD/s Rate of Perceived Exertion Overcoming Low Motivation Progressing from Scaled to RX gymnastics Mobility work. Modifications for pregnancy
Kate is a mom, a wife & a math teacher. She has been running for years & loves long distance challenges. She has run 12 hour races & 50 milers. She has recovered from injuries like torn ACL's & overcome other obstacles. In this episode she discusses how she balances a love of running & Linchpin workouts.
72 Hour Fast Taking time off from training. CFL1 & L2 credentials. The story behind Linchpin. Useful data Fitness & the military. Some people don't care about technique.
Irina was born in Russia & lived there through her early 20's before coming to America. She is a software architect at a tech company in Portland, OR. One of her coworkers is a Linchpin member & during Covid talked her into doing the David Goggins Challenge & into joining Linchpin. This is her story.
Coming back from an injury. Avoiding bias when programming. Accessory work. Skill work. Heavy Day at a High Heart Rate. Has the culture of CrossFit changed? Train as a busy parent with a new baby.
Ashley is a mom, a wife, a program hopper, a farmer & she holds down a full time job! Needless to say, she is a busy woman. She struggled after her daughter was born to find the time & motivation to workout. In this episode she shares her journey & what works for her.
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