Linchpin Conversations

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

CrossFit Brand vs People’s Perception. 09/22/2025

CrossFit Brand vs People’s Perception. CrossFit brand vs people’s perceptions. How to train during your lunch break. VNR Jump Rope course. Rogue Invitational in Scotland. Linchpin & Soccer. Top CrossFit Journal articles. Tips for someone new to fitness. Switching training days around. Heavy day strategies. Linchpin workout options explained. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/38306470

Skinny Runner Adds 30 lbs of Muscle! 09/19/2025

Skinny Runner Adds 30 lbs of Muscle! Dermot is a husband & a father of two boys. He lives in Ireland with his family & works for the government doing IT work. His commute to the office is 150 km! (93 miles) He does this commute 3 times a week. On those days he gets up & works out at 5:30am. He spent many years as a distance runner, but embraced CrossFit about 10 years ago. This is his story. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/38285425

Increase Your Strict Pull-ups 09/15/2025

Increase Your Strict Pull-ups Linchpin Test 13 The VNR 1.5 Mile Run program Front Rack position struggles. Choosing the right workout option. A Better Warm-up How to increase strict pull-ups When to do yoga. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/38226870

Busy Mom with no free times stays Fit. 09/12/2025

Busy Mom with no free times stays Fit. Alainna leads a busy life. She is a wife & a mother of two little girls. Her occupation as a dental hygienist means she is caring for people all day long, & then has to go home & care for her family. She is committed to being strong & healthy for herself, as well as her family. She gets up early in the mornings to make sure her workouts happen. This is her story. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/38197275

Lifting or Cardio…pick only one! 09/08/2025

Lifting or Cardio…pick only one! Weightlifting Shoes. An unhealthy obsession with being healthy. Fitness Freedom. Lifting or Cardio…pick only one! Why are push-ups so hard? Mobility work into the accessory work? The best coach I ever had. Introducing a friend to fitness. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/38131020

Being a Single Mom & working on planes. 09/05/2025

Being a Single Mom & working on planes. Darcy is a hard working, driven single mom with a teenage daughter. She spent many years of her life in difficult, physically demanding professions that historically were dominated by men, such as being an aviation mechanic. After years in that profession she transitioned to being a teacher. She finally has landed her dream job that blends the worlds of aviation & education. This is her story. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/38106795

Can you be Fit & Fluffy? 09/01/2025

Can you be Fit & Fluffy? How to push past your limits. Working around a busy schedule. Strategy vs Cheating. Can you be Fit & Fluffy? Maintaining hook grip. Banded Pull-ups Pacing longer workouts. Extra Lifting. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/38046310

Gym Owner chooses Linchpin. 08/29/2025

Gym Owner chooses Linchpin. Connor is the owner of CrossFit Winnebago. He tried several different programming options for his gym before deciding that Linchpin was the best choice. This is his story. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/38022850

Help…I can’t do a Pull-up! 08/25/2025

Help…I can’t do a Pull-up! Tips to enhance recovery. Is walking 10k steps necessary? Grips Help…I can’t do a Pull-up! When to use a weight vest. Strategy for “Death by” workouts. Golfer’s elbow. Coming back from double knee surgery. Air bike with broken monitor Prepping for a Marathon Row /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37949725

Working out at the YMCA. 08/22/2025

Working out at the YMCA. Melanie is a Data Systems Archival Analyst, a birth doula, a post partum doula, & an infant care specialist. Needless to day, she is a busy woman with a hectic schedule. She excels at being available to people during critical & pivotal times on their lives. This is her story. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37922450

What is "Wizard Pepper"? 08/18/2025

What is "Wizard Pepper"? How & when to learn a new skill. Thoughts on the CrossFit brand. Linchpin Test 13. What is “Wizard Pepper”? Good substitutes for Deadlifts. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37866030

The John Muir Trail & Veganism. 08/15/2025

The John Muir Trail & Veganism. Craig is a husband & a father. He lives in Melbourne, Australia & grew up as a swimmer. Over the decades he let his fitness slip away & then decided to regain it. He has been living a vegan lifestyle for roughly 10 years. He loves hiking & has tackled the famous 211 mile John Muir trail. This is his story. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37837625

Mickey Mouse & Dragon Boat Racing. 08/08/2025

Mickey Mouse & Dragon Boat Racing. Tabitha grew up playing tennis & basketball. In college she did Dragon Boat racing & even represented the U.S. in Hong Kong. She also spent time doing long distance running before finally developing a love for CrossFit. When her gym in L.A. closed, she began working out at home & discovered Linchpin. This is her story. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37737105

My Doctor told me Not to Squat Heavy! 08/04/2025

My Doctor told me Not to Squat Heavy! Unhealthy obsession with being healthy Are complex movements really necessary? Box jumps on heavy days. Competition vs longevity. Recovery strategies. No room to run. Does the order of workouts matter? (Comes up twice) Run a marathon with Linchpin? Help! My doctor told me not to squat heavy. “High Intensity” in real terms. Movement modifications. Linchpin & BJJ. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37665760

Flying B-52 bombers & staying fit. 08/01/2025

Flying B-52 bombers & staying fit. Scott is a husband & father of 3. He served a 20 year career in the Air Force flying aircraft such as the B-52, MC-12, E-11, E-4 & others. Plenty of time during his career was spent in harsh conditions away from his family. These days he is a civilian who flies for FedEx & enjoys being able to spend time with his family. This is his story. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37641280

Working in Politics & staying fit. 07/25/2025

Working in Politics & staying fit. Jean has been a Linchpin member for nearly 6 years. He was recently elected to the Halifax Regional Council in October 2024. He is doing his very best to leverage his communications background & fitness IQ to navigate his new role in politics. His work schedule is demanding & unpredictable, which makes fitness challenging. This is his story. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37548980

1RM's after 40 years old. 07/20/2025

1RM's after 40 years old. How to get stronger with limited dumbbells. Rower vs Bike Erg vs Air Bike 1RM's after 40 years old. Linchpin & Rugby. Workout in AM, accessory work in PM. Modifying distances based on gender. Slam balls. What does being "Quad dominant" mean? /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37473240

F45 vs CrossFit. 07/18/2025

F45 vs CrossFit. Mark is a husband and a father who does Linchpin, while also coaching at an F45 gym. He has worked his entire life in the electro-mechanical technology field for various chemical industries. He shares insight into his occupational history as well as telling us the difference between F45 & CrossFit in his opinion. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37457420

F45 vs CrossFit. 07/18/2025

Linchpin & Jiu-jitsu 07/14/2025

Linchpin & Jiu-jitsu Linchpin & Jiu-jitsu Are all air bikes the same? Box Jumps “any style” Help me pick the right loading. How to incorporate more running. How to program workouts. Outfitting my dream gym. 1 Rep Maxes /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37402000

Linchpin & Jiu-jitsu 07/14/2025

Helping students at the University of Central Florida. 07/11/2025

Helping students at the University of Central Florida. Amber is a busy wife & mother of 2 kids. She has a demanding profession as the Director of Academic Success Coaching at the University of Central Florida. 70,000 students attend that school, making it one of the largest in the U.S. Amber discusses the current academic landscape & challenges facing students these days & how she still makes fitness a priority. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37376970

Helping students at the University of Central Florida. 07/11/2025

Do you "Cherry Pick" workouts? 07/07/2025

Do you "Cherry Pick" workouts? Fixing unilateral strength imbalances. Cherry Picking workouts. Staying FAST as you age. Useful data for programming. How to do Linchpin forever? What is a "good base" of strict pull-ups? Nutrition while working night shift. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37325725

Do you "Cherry Pick" workouts? 07/07/2025

Marriage / Family Therapist, & busy mom. 07/04/2025

Marriage / Family Therapist, & busy mom. Hailey is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist working in Kansas City. She is also a mom of two little girls. She has a full, hectic life where free time is precious & limited. She discusses her occupation as well as how she has been able to keep fitness a part of her busy life. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37285065

Is a "Cheat Day" necessary? 06/30/2025

Is a "Cheat Day" necessary? Is a "Cheat Day" necessary? Favorite workouts on vacation. Breath training. Body image issues for girls. Training in a commercial gym. Strangest place I've worked out. Pull-ups vs Chin-ups. Sled Pushes. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37220755

Is a "Cheat Day" necessary? 06/30/2025

Spec Ops Physician Assistant & Linchpin 06/27/2025

Spec Ops Physician Assistant & Linchpin Dave is a husband, a father & has spent 22 years in the US Army. He has served in a variety of roles from commanding tanks to medicine. He has spent the later half of his career as a Physician Assistant in the Special Operations community. Needless to say, being physically prepared for unknown challenges is critical in his occupation. This is his story. /episode/index/show/linchpinconversations/id/37182135

Spec Ops Physician Assistant & Linchpin 06/27/2025

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