Linchpin Conversations

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.

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.

1. How to get stronger with limited dumbbells.
2. Rower vs Bike Erg vs Air Bike
3. 1RM's after 40 years old.
4. Linchpin & Rugby.
5. Workout in AM, accessory work in PM.
6. Modifying distances based on gender.
7. Slam balls.
8. What does being "Quad dominant" mean?

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.

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.

1. Linchpin & Jiu-jitsu
2. Are all air bikes the same?
3. Box Jumps "any style"
4. Help me pick the right loading.
5. How to incorporate more running.
6. How to program workouts.
7. Outfitting my dream gym.
8. 1 Rep Maxes

1. Linchpin & Jiu-jitsu
2. Are all air bikes the same?
3. Box Jumps "any style"
4. Help me pick the right loading.
5. How to incorporate more running.
6. How to program workouts.
7. Outfitting my dream gym.
8. 1 Rep Maxes

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.

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.

1. Fixing unilateral strength imbalances.
2. Cherry Picking workouts.
3. Staying FAST as you age.
4. Useful data for programming.
5. How to do Linchpin forever?
6. What is a "good base" of strict pull-ups?
7. Nutrition while working night shift.