Linchpin Conversations

5x5 Front Squats were scheduled, but life got hectic. Instead of not working out, I found a solution to the problem. Many people will experience a similar situation & these conversations help give ideas for solutions. Fitness can still be achieved!

1. What to focus on for Recovery

2. Warm-up or Stretching...which is more important?

3. Favorite Open Workouts

4. Garage Gym Tours

Having an 8 month old baby girl caused big disruptions in 3 of the 5 workouts I did last week. No problem! That's life & we offer you solutions so you can still make fitness happen no matter what.

1. CrossFit Crush list

2. Scores on Whiteboard - helpful or hurtful?

3. Resources for knowledge

4. Time Caps

Real stories of fitness from real people living busy lives. These people motivate me 100X more than any professional athlete ever could. I hope you enjoy them.

1. What sports do Emily & I enjoy watching and/or participating in?

2. Pull-ups vs Chin-ups

3. Pros & Cons of the CF Games evolution over the lsat 15 years

Fake solutions to real problems will not put you on a successful path. Avoid flashy, unsustainable behavior & embrace the fundamentals. Discipline & consistency go a long way when you are armed with the truth.

CrossFit is infinitely scalable. Often people think if scaling the reps, loading, rounds, and/or complexity of the movements. Scaling can also apply to the intensity of the workout as well. This is not only beneficial to new athletes, but to intermediate & advanced athletes.

1. Was Emily Sherwood able to do a 1:43 "Grace" as Rx'd at 6.5 months postpartum because of her former gymnastics background or because she used to be a CF Games athlete?

2. If someone can only do Accessory Work once a week is it worth it?

3. How to introduce a new person to CrossFit.

We've done over 230 episodes of Linchpin Conversations since it began. A wide array of topics have been discussed on almost every aspect of fitness. Here is a summary of some of our favorite, covering episodes 1-50. Episodes 3, 14, 20, 23, 27, 29, 37, 40, 42 & 45.