Linchpin Conversations

Ideally, you scale or modify the workout based upon a self assessment you conduct during the warm-up. However, sometimes it becomes apparent only AFTER the workout begins that you should have scaled it.

1. Should you run, bike or row during the warm-up?

2. How should you strategize Tabata style workouts?

3. Should you do the optional Accessory work?

We often refer to "training for real life". In this episode we explain what that means, why it is critically important & how you can prepare for it.

1. What about Castro?

2. Would I program the CFG Open if asked?

3. Gymnastics Skills Sessions

4. Favorite book of 2021

Only 19% of people stick with their New Year's resolutions. Success leaves clues. We share some best practices to help you make meaningful & long lasting changes to truly change your life for the better.

1. What are a few of my favorite workouts I've created?

2. Trapped on a desert island, what would be the 3-4 workouts I'd do for the rest of my life?

3. If you identify personal deficiencies, what is the process to improve them?

If you truly want to be prepared for any challenge life throws your way, then training with intelligently designed variance is critical. It can be easy for many people to let biases creep into their training, but that does not produce well rounded fitness. Variance is the key!

Layne is approaching 6 months old. I've had to modify, scale & rearrange more workouts in the last 6 months than the previous 16 years. Here are my lessons learned & observations.

1. Why are Sumo Deadlift High Pulls one of the L1 movements, but rarely programmed?

2. Nasty workouts that were never repeated.

3. Accessory Engine building.

Dr. Smith shares her unique, expert perspective about the current state of the world. She has seen first hand what happens to people who do not make their health & fitness a priority.