Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 4.

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Erica is a mother of two kids, a wife & a 3rd grade school teacher. She has experimented with a large number of online programs. She has also gained & then lost 100 pounds. In this episode she shares her weight loss journey as well as lead her back to Linchpin.

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Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 4.

Linchpin Conversations

published circa un anno fa

MP3•Pagina principale dell'episodio

553 episodi

#Fitness #Self-Improvement #Pat Sherwood #Linchpin #Podcasting Education

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Why would you modify a workout? 41:13

21 hours fa41:13

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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

4 giorni fa28:21

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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

11 giorni fa37:26

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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

11 giorni fa44:33

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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

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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

22 giorni fa38:41

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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

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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

29 giorni fa40:55

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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

5 weeks fa31:52

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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

5 weeks fa48:34

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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

6 weeks fa44:18

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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

6 weeks fa47:56

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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

7 weeks fa32:18

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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

7 weeks fa51:42

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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

8 weeks fa49:05

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Justin is a husband, a father to 3 children & a Linchpin member. For most of his life he has earned a living doing hard labor outside in the elements. After serving in the Marine Corps he then worked in telecommunications as a tower climber for years. Now he remains in that industry as a lineman. In this conversation he shares his fitness journey.…

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Too old to learn handstand walking? 44:09

8 weeks fa44:09

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Struggling with late night snacking. Juggling workouts & mixing up the schedule. Learning HSW at 37 years old. Training kids. Front Rack mobility issues. Working out in public. Lifting charts & ratios. Heavy day loadings. Linchpin + Military PT. Breathing techniques. Workout levels. Eating as if calories are meaningless.…

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Breaking Powerlifting Records & being a Strong Mom. 47:17

9 weeks fa47:17

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Natalie is a wife, a mother of two & a Linchpin member. She did not have positive role models for health during her childhood. This lead to unhealthy nutritional habits. She started getting herself in shape after a car accident & walked into a CrossFit gym. This lead to her meeting her future wife, taking her fitness seriously & eventually becoming a very talented powerlifter. She has dealt with back surgery, a difficult pregnancy & more, but she has found a way to make her health & fitness a sustainable priority in her life. This is her story.…

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How to get a strict Ring Muscle-up. 49:31

9 weeks fa49:31

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Meal planning & recipes. Thrusters & wall ball shots are hard. How to find your 1RM. Working out in austere conditions. How to get a strict Ring Muscle-up. How to increase strict pull-ups. Polyester Fabrics & micro plastics. L-sit benefit Measuring Fitness in your later years.

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Breast Cancer as a Mom to 3 young kids. 44:45

10 weeks fa44:45

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Katherine is a wife, a mother to 3 children under 4 years old, & a Linchpin member. She is also currently battling breast cancer & doing chemotherapy. Her doctors have stated that her level of fitness is playing a major role with how well she is tolerating treatment. This journey has redefined why working out is so important for her. It could literally help save your life. This is her story.…

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How to get your 1st Box Jump. 53:45

10 weeks fa53:45

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How to get you 1st box jump. What do I dislike about my job? What is the path for a newbie? How to approach Accessory Work? Who would I most like to do a podcast with? Understanding rest periods for intervals. Linchpin at 3 days a week. Tender collarbones. Struggling with the Squat Snatch. Murph prep. Burpee modifications.…

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Addiction, Sobriety, Dirt Bikes & Injuries. 47:25

11 weeks fa47:25

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Steve is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. He grew up racing dirt bikes. That sport lead to a severe injury & eventually getting addicted to pain killers. After years of struggling, Steve entered a rehab program & has been clean & sober for 12 years. This is his story.

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An Unhealthy Addiction to Fitness. 1:12:43

11 weeks fa1:12:43

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Fitness as a new parent. Assigned load vs % load. "Death By" style workouts. Rest periods for interval training. Chipper style high volume workouts. Air Bike vs Rower Fitness in your late 40's. An unhealthy addiction to fitness

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A husband & wife, both with PhD's & a love of fitness. 56:08

12 weeks fa56:08

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Steve & Renée are a husband & wife who both follow Linchpin. Steve has a PhD in biochemistry & molecular pharmacology. Renée has her PhD in cell biology. Steve was not particularly involved in sports when he was young. Renée played a wide variety of sports. Even with the demands of hectic jobs & raising kids they found a way to make fitness a priority.…

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Linchpin + Wendler 5-3-1? 44:24

12 weeks fa44:24

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Ratio of thrusters to wall ball shots. Cardio without running, biking or rowing? Wendler 5-3-1 + Linchpin? How do I determine the block of training? When to cut weight. Accessory work. Most recommended Linchpin podcasts?

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Mom & Daughter co-own a gym. 34:17

13 weeks fa34:17

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Natalie & Lauren are mother/daughter team that co-own CrossFit Dwell. The gym is located in Georgia & they have had it for 2.5 years. The previous owner was looking to sell the gym, so Natalie & Lauren decided to buy it. They discuss their community, lessons learned & why the choose to use Linchpin programming.…

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Pros & Cons of Butterfly Pull-ups 1:15:12

13 weeks fa1:15:12

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Linchpin Individual vs Gym Programming. Bench Press. Gyms that follow Linchpin. Handstand Walk modifications. Assigned load vs % New movements in workouts. Pros & Cons of Butterfly Pull-ups RPE vs mathematical intensity. Double-under modifications. How to update your membership option for Linchpin. Overhead pressing strength. Breathing techniques. How many pull-ups = a rope climb…

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Hollywood, Acting & Linchpin. 49:26

14 weeks fa49:26

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Keston is a husband, a father, an actor & a Linchpin member. As a young man he loved sports, but found himself in the drama club in high school. This set him on the path of eventually moving to L.A. to pursue an acting career. Since then he has successfully booked roles in ongoing tv series, been involved in movies & does voice acting as well. This is his story.…

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How to Workout at 5am. 46:31

14 weeks fa46:31

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How to go overhead if your ceiling is too low. Tips for early morning workout success. Linchpin Athletics. How often are push-ups programmed? Modulating Intensity.

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Breaking the cycle of an overweight family. 36:52

15 weeks fa36:52

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Nicholas M. is a husband, a father, a medical technologist & a Linchpin member. He is known for his smile & positive attitude in almost any situation. He wss born, raised & lives in Canada where French is his primary language. He grew up part of an overweight & sedentary family. His father suffered from a heart attack & Nicholas saw himself heading down that same path. This motivated him to take control & change the direction his life was heading. This is his story.…

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2025 New Year's Fitness Goals 38:08

15 weeks fa38:08

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New Year's Goals for 2025. Kipping in a small space. Bar speed. Depth drop vs box jumps. Building out your home gym. Using a road bike vs an air bike. Box Jump alternatives. Swimming. Eliminating early arm pull in lifts. 5 days on, 2 days off schedule. Building false grip strength.

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Cancer, chemotherapy & radiation at 3 years old. 30:56

16 weeks fa30:56

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Jack R. is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. When he was 3 years old he had kidney cancer. At 9 years old he needed to have some ribs removed. He has dealt with the ups & downs of a challenging life & found a way to make health & fitness a priority. This is his story.

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Fitness in your 60's, 70's & 80's. 31:40

16 weeks fa31:40

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Touch-n-Go vs quick Singles. Christmas Day Nutrition. Swimming. VNR cycles. Odd objects. Fitness in your 60's, 70's & 80's. Accessory work & gross movement patterns. Resting during dumbbell work. What if you miss a workout?

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Type 1 Diabetes, Addison's Disease, 2 kids & real life. 48:15

17 weeks fa48:15

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Joe is a husband, a father & a coach. He coaches at a CrossFit gym & for the US Army. He is a former Marine infrantryman who is Type 1 Diabetic & has another autoimmune disease as well. Fitness & nutrition are absolutely critical to his quality of life & management of this diabetes. This is his story.…

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Needing Help vs Being Helpless. 32:20

17 weeks fa32:20

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Needing Help vs Being Helpless. What would I eat if calories did not matter? What would I do if Linchpin did not exist? What does the rest of my family eat? Damper Settings & Drag Factors for the rower. Functional Threshold Power. Favorite holiday traditions. Candlesticks. Gifting a Linchpin membership to someone else. Dropping from the top of deadlifts.…

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Greece to Sweden to being a new Dad. 36:22

18 weeks fa36:22

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Nasos has been a member of Linchpin since October of 2018. He is originally from Greece, but moved to Sweden for work about 8 years ago. He has a background in Physiotherapy & massage therapy. He has worked with athletes & regular people helping them rehab from injuries, relieve aches & pains & more. He is a new dad to a 4 month old little girl. Fatherhood has forced him to adjust his training schedule, but he is making it happen. This is his story.…

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HELP...I'm still sore! 27:27

18 weeks fa27:27

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Dumbbell version of the Burgener warm-up. How to pursue undeveloped skills. Is it ok to mix grips on pull-ups? 12 Days of Christmas workout. Entering warm-ups & workouts into btwb. The kipping pull-up. Help...I'm still sore!

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Father & Son make fitness a family tradition. 48:00

19 weeks fa48:00

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John F is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. His wife & son are also part of the Linchpin community. John has been active his entire life, but he has not always been healthy. He speaks openly about the highs & lows of trying to live a healthy lifestyle & the lessons he has learned along the way.…

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How many Strict Pull-ups should you have? 37:12

19 weeks fa37:12

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Smashing two workouts together. How many strict pull-ups should you have? Linchpin Endurance Squad Something dumb I've done while training. My mindset & approach to programming workouts. Working through an injury. Non-fiction book recommendations. How much weight is needed for a home gym? Hernia Surgery. Training while sick.…

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Doing all the little things right. 35:42

20 weeks fa35:42

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Corey is a husband, a father & a Linchpin members. He works all day in an aluminum factory & then heads home to his wife & two young kids. Corey workouts in his garage & at his work. He also dedicates time on the weekends to meal prep for the upcoming week. Habits like that set him up for success. He shares his story with us.…

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Accessory Work, Weight Belts & HYROX 26:20

20 weeks fa26:20

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When you can't do another rep. Do you need to do the week's workouts in order? Is accessory work necessary? Lifting belts. Too comfortable doing NFT & KFT? If I could only have 5 pieces of gear. Training for HYROX

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12 Orthopedic Surgeries & 2 New Hips. 42:52

21 weeks fa42:52

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Julie is a wife, a mother, a former attorney & a Linchpin member. Over the course of her life she has had 12 orthopedic surgeries, including 2 total hip replacements. This all started with an accident she had when she was only 10 year old. At 12 years old she was in a full body cast for 7 weeks! She has remained fit & healthy to the best of her ability even in the face of difficulty & pain. This is her story.…

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Fitness as a 1st Responder. 32:50

22 weeks fa32:50

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John is a husband, a father & a Law Enforcement Officer. He has 3 young sons & a very busy life. Fitness is mission critical to his occupation. His father is also in Linchpin as well. In this episode, John shares his story with us.

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Debrief from 2024 Rogue Invitational 1:02:54

22 weeks fa1:02:54

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Thoughts on Rogue Invitational. Scaling workouts for kids. Cheat meals. Linchpin monthly fitness tests. Running. Defining "interference". Do "active" people still need to workout? Is warming-up necessary? When/how to establish a 1RM. Pacing on "Not For Time" workouts. How to build up training volume. When to use a sled.…

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Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 6. 36:21

23 weeks fa36:21

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Todd is a husband, a father, a firefighter, a jiu jitsu brown belt & a Linchpin member. He started lifting weights in 6th grade & has been active ever since. He has been a member of various gyms & tried different online programming, but he decided to return to Linchpin. This is his story.…

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The Marine Corps, the FBI & Linchpin. 43:28

24 weeks fa43:28