Working Out Is Not Fun Anymore. Linchpin Conversations podcast

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Trae is a husband & soon-to-be father. He works as a Certified Public Accountant & therefore has a very demanding work schedule, especially during tax season. He got interested in fitness at the end of college when he started to gain a bit of weight. He has tried all sorts of workout programs, but they never fully met his needs until he found Linchpin. He has been a Linchpin member for 2 years & looks forward to many more.…

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What if you NEVER time your workouts? 57:36

6 days ago57:36

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Key movements to learn first. Zone 2 training. What if you never time your workouts? Ways to program jumping rope. Times for a ruck march. What is high intensity?

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Overcoming extreme adversity & finding success. 29:34

9 days ago29:34

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Jenny is a mom & a Linchpin member. She has been through a lot & uses fitness as a healthy way to help keep her life on track. Her father had addiction issues & was not present in her life. Her mom suffered from mental illness & also had addiction issues. She was raised by her grandparents & credits them with her upbringing. She is a survivor & a strong woman inside & out. This is her story.…

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One Warm-up FOREVER! 45:31

13 days ago45:31

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Varied Not Random cycles. Helping a new athlete. One warm-up forever Drained from life & CF. Bodyweight loading. L-sit rope climb variations. Is CF's definition of fitness missing anything? Writing a book.

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1st time doing HYROX. 53:31

16 days ago53:31

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Geoff has been a Linchpin member for many years. He saw advertisements for HYROX races & became intrigued. When a race came to his area he decided to sign up & give it a try. This is his experience.

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Murph, pull-ups & more. 52:31

20 days ago52:31

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Let's talk about "Murph". Let's talk about pull-ups. Options when you cannot press overhead. Post workout Protein Drink Managing work & rest during training. Improve your running.

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Overcoming Autoimmune Disease & Getting Fit. 36:06

23 days ago36:06

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Alexandra S. is a wife, a mother to 3 young children & a Linchpin member. For most of her life she battled severe illnesses that repeatedly landed her in the hospital & required multiple surgeries. It was not until many years of pain she discovered the proper way to fuel & move her body. This sparked a massive change that has significantly improved every aspect of her life. This is her story.…

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Help! I'm too muscular! 27:45

27 days ago27:45

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Help! I'm too muscular! Improve your push/split jerk. Improve your pull-ups. Oly heavy day modifications.

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425 lb Deadlift at 66-years old! 26:06

4 weeks ago26:06

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Charles D. is a Linchpin member living in a 55+ community in Florida. He is about to turn 67 yeals old. He has been following Linchpin for years & feels he is in the best shape of his life. He still hits PR's & does "Murph" every year. His body feels great & he has no aches & pains. This is his story.…

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Lifting Heavy & the Central Nervous System. 50:02

5 weeks ago50:02

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Is CrossFit dangerous? Goal times. Do I like the Semifinal workouts? Snatching...is it necessary? Warming up & cooling down. The Ski Erg Improve your running technique. Accessory work. Central Nervous System & rest. Linchpin & "Murph".

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Growing up in an Ice Cream Shop! 34:48

5 weeks ago34:48

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Elizabeth S. is a wife, as well as a mother of a 4 year old boy. Growing up, her family owned & operated an ice cream shop. This family business not only tempted her with delicious treats, but it also taught her a solid work ethic. She has never considered herself an athlete & often places demanding expectations on herself regarding workouts. After the birth of her son she is exclusively working out at home & has found a way to include fitness in a busy life.…

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VO2 Max vs Fitness. 41:50

6 weeks ago41:50

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VO2 Max Morning Crew or Late Night Workouts? Box Jump Overs vs Box Jumps Strict Pull-ups & other goals. Lunges for distances vs specific steps. How not to tear your hands on pull-ups. 3 weeks of squatting. Strict vs Kipping Toes-to-bar.

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2 Open Heart Surgeries & Burpees. 41:22

6 weeks ago41:22

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John W. is a family man with 3 kids. He has dealt with heart issues since high school. This lead to him have two separate Open Heart Surgeries. Through all of this he has maintained a positive attitude & is committed to long term health & fitness. He is also one of those rare people who actually LOVES burpees! This is his story.…

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Working out is Not Fun anymore. 57:09

7 weeks ago57:09

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Tapering for a Competition Next level gymnastics. More burpees! Efficient warm-ups. The 5-on, 2-off schedule. Deload weeks. Using a Non-Concept2 Rower. Rearranging Rest Days. What to do when working out is not fun anymore. Scaling workouts. Is Linchpin ok for a beginner? Strict gymnastics.

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Working on Oil Rigs & Ruptured Achilles Tendons. 34:37

7 weeks ago34:37

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Jim is a family man with 3 kids. They live in Norfolk, Englad. He spent most of his life working on offshore oil rigs as an electrician. He has ruptured his achilles tendon multiple times over his life while playing sports & still deals with it to this day. He is also a self proclaimed "program hopper" that has decided to call Linchpin his home. This is his story.…

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Why would you modify a workout? 41:13

8 weeks ago41:13

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Improving cardiovascular fitness. Thoughts on leadership. Accessory work. The current state of CrossFit. Banded pull-ups. Improving pull-up capacity. Why should you modify a workout?

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69-years old & doing Squat Cleans! 28:21

8 weeks ago28:21

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Kay is an amazing woman who has been active her whole life. She started training in CrossFit when she was 58 years old. She got her first box jump at 59 years old. She was searching for a supportive online community to call home & chose Linchpin. This is her story.

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Pull-ups on a tree that's 2 miles away. 37:26

9 weeks ago37:26

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Ben B. studied International Relations in college. He wanted to get some real world experience in this topic, so joined the Peace Corps as a volunteer. He spent all of his time in a small town in Ethiopia helping out the local community. When he was there he was doing Linchpin workouts & he would have to run 2 miles in order to do pull-ups from a tree. This is his story.…

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Is "Kipping" necessary for fitness? 44:33

9 weeks ago44:33

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How are the goal times determined? Would I change about the Open? When is Linchpin Test 13? Help! I can't squat! Do you need to know your 1RM? Scaling & modifications. What if you never kip? What type of bike do I recommend? Is an Air Bike necessary?

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Iraq, Explosions & Traumatic Brain Injury. 33:39

10 weeks ago33:39

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Mark is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. During his time in the U.S. Army he deployed to Iraq. The vehicle he was in got ambushed & blown up. This resulted in several injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. This caused him to be medically retired from the military & he started a new life. Mark shares his story in this episode.…

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CrossFit vs Powerlifting. 38:41

11 weeks ago38:41

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Does "Crash & Burn" have value? Bodybuilding movements. Resetting PR's. Pacing on the bike & rower. Does the order of workouts matter? Significance of the 21-15-9 in CrossFit. My biggest challenge with Linchpin. Is CrossFit better than Powerlifting? What's the point of Wall Walks? Keys to maintaining motivation.…

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Being a Cop & a Father of 3 kids. 37:00

11 weeks ago37:00

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David is a husband, a father of 3 kids, a law enforcement officer & a Linchpin member. He first dabbled in CrossFit back in 2010. Since then he has been a member of several different gyms. Now he works out at home & tries to do between 3 to 5 workouts a week. This is his story.

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CrossFit is For Sale...my thoughts. 40:55

12 weeks ago40:55

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CrossFit is For Sale. What happens when you don't PR? Training for a specific sport or event. How much do I actually sleep? How to get your chest ready for the beach. Ideal height for box step-ups. How high should your pull-up bar be? How to sub Jump Rope for Running. History of the Linchpin Tests.

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Raising 4 kids & working out at 4am. 31:52

12 weeks ago31:52

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Blake is a husband & a father to 4 kids. For as long as he can remember he has struggled with his weight. At 5'9" tall he has been as heavy as 270 lbs & as light as 185 lbs. He has tried all different nutritional strategies as well as plenty of different workout programs. He has found a place to call home in the Linchpin community. This is his story.…

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Suitcase Carry vs Farmer's Carry. 48:34

13 weeks ago48:34

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What to do on "Rest Days"? Purpose of the "Suitcase Carry"? Ring MU's vs Bar MU's. When to do Accessory work? Split Snatch vs Squat Snatch. Choosing 3 workouts a week. Kickstand squats. How to improve pull-ups. Fitness goals as you get older.

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Alcohol Addiction & a Love/Hate relationship with CrossFit. 44:18

13 weeks ago44:18

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Spencer is a husband, a father to 5 children, a military veteran & has dealt with addiction to alcohol. He first learned about CF over 15 years ago. Since then he had a fitness journey that includes ups & downs, just like many of us have experienced. He was able to overcome an addiction to alcohol & he shares his story in this interview.…

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CrossFit vs HYROX 47:56

14 weeks ago47:56

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Pull-ups "any style". The longest run I've ever done. Working out vs being active. If I had 3 CrossFit wishes. CrossFit vs HYROX. Ring Rows vs Jumping Pull-ups Training 5 days in a row. Working out on vacation?

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L-sit pull-ups at 76-years old! 32:18

14 weeks ago32:18

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Ben G. is a husband, a father of two, & a Linchpin member. He & his family live near the mountains in France. Ben is incredibly fit, humble & kind. He smashes workouts & brings out the best in other people. His parents & grandparents were very strong. His grandfather could do L-sit pull-ups at 76-years old! Ben & his wife are raising their two children to follow in his footsteps. This is his story.…

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When to go Rx'd+ 51:42

15 weeks ago51:42

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When to go Rx+ Best way to recover from life stress. How to link muscle-ups together. Uneven lifting surfaces. Cool down & recovery. Task vs Time priority workouts. Improve your running. Origins of Linchpin. Heavy Lift + Metcon.

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Powerlifting, USMC & High Risk Occupations. 49:05

15 weeks ago49:05