My favorite part of the 2023 CF Games. | Fitness Trackers...necessary or not? | When to use sleds &amp; prowlers. | Heavy Days at a high heart rate. | Training Days vs Testing Days.

My favorite part of the 2023 CF Games. | Fitness Trackers...necessary or not? | When to use sleds &amp; prowlers. | Heavy Days at a high heart rate. | Training Days vs Testing Days.

Fitness Trackers, Heavy Days & more.

Phil T. has been working out his entire life &amp; has been doing CrossFit since 2007. His first workout was "Linda" &amp; he puked. His local gym shut down during the pandemic &amp; that's how he found Linchpin. He shares his story &amp; lessons learned during this interview.

Phil T. has been working out his entire life &amp; has been doing CrossFit since 2007. His first workout was "Linda" &amp; he puked. His local gym shut down during the pandemic &amp; that's how he found Linchpin. He shares his story &amp; lessons learned during this interview.

How to get kicked out of 24 Hour Fitness.

What's my favorite Games event? | Details on the 1.5 Mile Run program with Chris Hinshaw. | How to let people know CF is for anyone. | How to modify workouts when short on time. | Wrapping your thumbs around the pull-up bar. | If you can only do 3 workouts a week, which should you do?

What's my favorite Games event? | Details on the 1.5 Mile Run program with Chris Hinshaw. | How to let people know CF is for anyone. | How to modify workouts when short on time. | Wrapping your thumbs around the pull-up bar. | If you can only do 3 workouts a week, which should you do?

What's my favorite Games event?

Our community has doctors, lawyers, first responders, stay-at-home moms &amp; dads, teachers, physical therapists, software engineers, farmers &amp; everything else you could think of. Here is a discussion of what people do.

Our community has doctors, lawyers, first responders, stay-at-home moms &amp; dads, teachers, physical therapists, software engineers, farmers &amp; everything else you could think of. Here is a discussion of what people do.

What do Linchpin members do for a living?

How do you know if you're really pushing yourself in a workout? | Training in a Gym vs At-Home. | Should "intensity" drive decisions to scale workouts? | "Want vs Need" regarding training volume. | My conditioning needs work, what should I do?

How do you know if you're really pushing yourself in a workout? | Training in a Gym vs At-Home. | Should "intensity" drive decisions to scale workouts? | "Want vs Need" regarding training volume. | My conditioning needs work, what should I do?

Training in a Gym vs At-Home.

Can you be too strong? A discussion about a polarizing topic.

Can you be too strong? A discussion about a polarizing topic.

"Can you be too strong?"

Don't Quit & Stay Healthy = Winning!

Ben M. is a husband, a father &amp; a Linchpin member. He has had a bad back most of his life &amp; fitness has helped alleviate some of his symptoms. He also had a serious knee injury many years ago that causes him to scale &amp; modify workouts. He has found a great path of making long term decisions to improve his health &amp; fitness. This is his story.

Ben M. is a husband, a father &amp; a Linchpin member. He has had a bad back most of his life &amp; fitness has helped alleviate some of his symptoms. He also had a serious knee injury many years ago that causes him to scale &amp; modify workouts. He has found a great path of making long term decisions to improve his health &amp; fitness. This is his story.

A bad back, a bad arthritis & a good attitude.

A deep dive into programming. | Why do people hate running? | Are dumbbells enough for fitness? | Subbing jump rope for running. | How to stay fit as a new parent.

A deep dive into programming. | Why do people hate running? | Are dumbbells enough for fitness? | Subbing jump rope for running. | How to stay fit as a new parent.

A deep dive into programming.

Michael is a husband, a father of two children &amp; a Linchpin member. When his first child was born 2 years ago he stopped working out. When his 2nd child was born he found a way to make fitness happen during this very hectic period of life. This is his story.

Michael is a husband, a father of two children &amp; a Linchpin member. When his first child was born 2 years ago he stopped working out. When his 2nd child was born he found a way to make fitness happen during this very hectic period of life. This is his story.

Staying fit with a 12 week old baby.

Linchpin Conversations is a podcast covering health, fitness, personal development and random musings regarding life.

Was so excited to see Pat Sherwood had a podcast! Invaluable information presented in a easy to follow, casual demeanor making you feel like you are talking to a good friend over a cup of coffee. A must listen!

Excellent podcast!

Sherwood takes questions from real people, not just big time athletes, who crossfit for health and he gives real, practical, down to earth answers.

Great Resource

Linchpin Conversations

We provide Linchpin’s definition of a good day in the gym vs a bad day in the gym. Also, we discuss the power of the burpee and sprinting when no equipment is available.

We provide Linchpin’s definition of a good day in the gym vs a bad day in the gym. Also, we discuss the power of the burpee and sprinting when no equipment is available.

Linchpin Conversations #3

Topics discussed: 1. Favorite type of ice cream. 2. Accessory work. Why? How? Is it necessary? 3. Training with a weight vest. Pros and cons. 4. Who needs additional strength work?

Topics discussed: 1. Favorite type of ice cream. 2. Accessory work. Why? How? Is it necessary? 3. Training with a weight vest. Pros and cons. 4. Who needs additional strength work?

Linchpin Conversations #5

Community Questions answered &amp; Topics discussed: 1. Benefits of static holds, like the L-sit. 2. Appropriate intensity with senior citizen athletes 3. Developing a better mental game. 4. How to keep working out fun. How to take the pressure off of yourself to always PR. The importance (or lack thereof) of PR's. Assessing your fitness like it was the stock market.

Community Questions answered &amp; Topics discussed: 1. Benefits of static holds, like the L-sit. 2. Appropriate intensity with senior citizen athletes 3. Developing a better mental game. 4. How to keep working out fun. How to take the pressure off of yourself to always PR. The importance (or lack thereof) of PR's. Assessing your fitness like it was the stock market.

Linchpin Conversations #4

How to avoid getting burned out in CrossFit. How to keep having fun while doing CrossFit year after year. Secrets to successfully doing CrossFit for 15 years. How much should you workout? How much intensity is too much? Accessory work, is it necessary? Remove Ego. Embrace Scaling. Shut the clock off every now and then. Ignore social media pressure. Work on personal development: reading, reflection, meditation, etc.

How to avoid getting burned out in CrossFit. How to keep having fun while doing CrossFit year after year. Secrets to successfully doing CrossFit for 15 years. How much should you workout? How much intensity is too much? Accessory work, is it necessary? Remove Ego. Embrace Scaling. Shut the clock off every now and then. Ignore social media pressure. Work on personal development: reading, reflection, meditation, etc.

Linchpin Conversations #27

We discuss the 10 General Physical Skills from the foundational CrossFit Journal Article entitled "What is Fitness?", from October 2002. This topic was inspired by a question from a member of the Linchpin community who wanted to know about the various aspects we hope to develop when we work out.

We discuss the 10 General Physical Skills from the foundational CrossFit Journal Article entitled "What is Fitness?", from October 2002. This topic was inspired by a question from a member of the Linchpin community who wanted to know about the various aspects we hope to develop when we work out.

Linchpin Conversations #33

Tips for working out alone, finding motivation and the importance of community.

Tips for working out alone, finding motivation and the importance of community.

Linchpin conversations #17

A discussion on how to program workouts. We talk about movements, rep ranges, loadings, time domains and much more. Questions from the community are also answered.

A discussion on how to program workouts. We talk about movements, rep ranges, loadings, time domains and much more. Questions from the community are also answered.

Linchpin Conversations #43

Topics Discussed: -Mental Toughness and "getting comfortable being uncomfortable", will this improve your fitness? If so, how is mental toughness developed? -Examples of mental toughness. -My mindset when I was training to be a Navy SEAL. -How priorities shift as you pass through the different seasons in your own life. -Perhaps instead of chasing mental toughness, one should pursue personal development. -Examples of my daily routine for personal development...missions statements, focused reading and meditation, etc.

Topics Discussed: -Mental Toughness and "getting comfortable being uncomfortable", will this improve your fitness? If so, how is mental toughness developed? -Examples of mental toughness. -My mindset when I was training to be a Navy SEAL. -How priorities shift as you pass through the different seasons in your own life. -Perhaps instead of chasing mental toughness, one should pursue personal development. -Examples of my daily routine for personal development...missions statements, focused reading and meditation, etc.

Linchpin Conversations #9

I answer a question from a someone who asked if they were a "bad CrossFitter" for not pursuing certain movements like snatches, ring muscle-ups and handstand walking. Should everyone try to do all the movements in CrossFit? Why or why not?

I answer a question from a someone who asked if they were a "bad CrossFitter" for not pursuing certain movements like snatches, ring muscle-ups and handstand walking. Should everyone try to do all the movements in CrossFit? Why or why not?

Linchpin Conversations #18

Emily gets tweaked while visiting a gym with high volume

Emily gets tweaked while visiting a gym with high volume

Linchpin Conversations #6

Extra lifting is not what most people need to improve their fitness. We discuss the "Theoretical Hierarchy of the Development of an Athlete" from the 2002 article, "What is Fitness?". What people want and what they need are often not the same thing. Assess your strengths and weaknesses honestly so you can make informed decisions on how to improve.

Extra lifting is not what most people need to improve their fitness. We discuss the "Theoretical Hierarchy of the Development of an Athlete" from the 2002 article, "What is Fitness?". What people want and what they need are often not the same thing. Assess your strengths and weaknesses honestly so you can make informed decisions on how to improve.

Linchpin Conversations #42

We answer questions submitted from the internet: "How do you recognize the difference between your training helping you vs hurting you?" and "If a lack of strength is holding an athlete back, should they keep the rx'd loading &amp; scale the reps, or is it better to scale the loading &amp; keep the rx'd reps to maintain intensity?". And of course, we also went down a couple of wonderful rabbit holes.

We answer questions submitted from the internet: "How do you recognize the difference between your training helping you vs hurting you?" and "If a lack of strength is holding an athlete back, should they keep the rx'd loading &amp; scale the reps, or is it better to scale the loading &amp; keep the rx'd reps to maintain intensity?". And of course, we also went down a couple of wonderful rabbit holes.

Linchpin Conversations #35

Part 1 of a 12 part series dissecting the CF Linchpin 12 Tests. In this episode we dive into Test 1. The Linchpin 12 Tests, aka, the Dirty Dozen are 12 benchmark workouts we created to help athletes and coaches assess their fitness across a broad range of movements, loadings, rep ranges and time domains. All 12 Tests can be found on our website at www.CrossFitLinchpin.com

Part 1 of a 12 part series dissecting the CF Linchpin 12 Tests. In this episode we dive into Test 1. The Linchpin 12 Tests, aka, the Dirty Dozen are 12 benchmark workouts we created to help athletes and coaches assess their fitness across a broad range of movements, loadings, rep ranges and time domains. All 12 Tests can be found on our website at <a href="http://www.CrossFitLinchpin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.CrossFitLinchpin.com</a>

Linchpin Conversations #34

We break down the math about how many CrossFit athletes walk around at 90% of max ability at all times and that is AMAZING! We use the classic benchmark workout "Nancy" as an example.

We break down the math about how many CrossFit athletes walk around at 90% of max ability at all times and that is AMAZING! We use the classic benchmark workout "Nancy" as an example.

Linchpin Conversations #29

Oil City CrossFit uses the CF Linchpin private track for their programming needs. The owner, Westy Guill, tells me about why he chose Linchpin and how it is implemented at his facility.

Oil City CrossFit uses the CF Linchpin private track for their programming needs. The owner, Westy Guill, tells me about why he chose Linchpin and how it is implemented at his facility.

Linchpin Conversations #13

An interview with EC Synkowski, the owner of OptimizeMe Nutrition. She creates the content for the Nutrition option on the CF Linchpin private track We discuss how the nutrition option came into existence, The 800G Challenge, and also answer nutrition questions from the community.

An interview with EC Synkowski, the owner of OptimizeMe Nutrition. She creates the content for the Nutrition option on the CF Linchpin private track We discuss how the nutrition option came into existence, The 800G Challenge, and also answer nutrition questions from the community.

Linchpin Conversations #16

"Murph" is not just a Memorial Day workout. Various ways to scale/modify Murph so you are not destroyed for the next few days. Ideas on various ways to break up the pull-ups, push-ups and squats to help improve your performance. Scaling/modifying Hero workouts in general. Does "Murph" have to be done with a weight vest? Questions from the community.

"Murph" is not just a Memorial Day workout. Various ways to scale/modify Murph so you are not destroyed for the next few days. Ideas on various ways to break up the pull-ups, push-ups and squats to help improve your performance. Scaling/modifying Hero workouts in general. Does "Murph" have to be done with a weight vest? Questions from the community.

Linchpin conversations #26

I answer this question from a member of the Linchpin private track, "If the scaled version of the daily workout is a bit too easy, is it okay to do the rx'd version even if I know it will take me longer than the recommended time?" The workout I use as an example is from 09.24.2019. It is 3 Rounds for time of: 20 Deadlifts, 185/135 15 V-ups 7 Bar Muscle-ups I also talk about scaling ring muscle-ups and pistols.

I answer this question from a member of the Linchpin private track, "If the scaled version of the daily workout is a bit too easy, is it okay to do the rx'd version even if I know it will take me longer than the recommended time?" The workout I use as an example is from 09.24.2019. It is 3 Rounds for time of: 20 Deadlifts, 185/135 15 V-ups 7 Bar Muscle-ups I also talk about scaling ring muscle-ups and pistols.

Linchpin Conversations #19

Topics Discussed: The importance of technique. Classic definitions of Strength. CrossFit's definition of Strength. Examples given to promote thought and discussion.

Topics Discussed: The importance of technique. Classic definitions of Strength. CrossFit's definition of Strength. Examples given to promote thought and discussion.

Linchpin Conversations #30

I revisit an article I wrote in 2015 entitled "A Reflection on 10 years of CrossFit". The article lists 10 lessons learned. I review the article to see if I would change anything now that another 5 years have passed.

I revisit an article I wrote in 2015 entitled "A Reflection on 10 years of CrossFit". The article lists 10 lessons learned. I review the article to see if I would change anything now that another 5 years have passed.

Linchpin Conversations #37

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Multi-Part Documentaries

The best podcast episodes on physical health. Episodes talk about your diet, sleep, exercise and all the things that people do to improve their physical health and live a healthier life. This topic is for everyone, with applications in all of our everyday lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!