Linchpin Conversations

1. What is the Linchpin "DT" challenge?

2. What are 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wave adaptations?

3. Can you be too strong?

4. Rower vs Air Bike.

5. Develop strict or kipping movements first?

We discuss how movements & loadings change across various Age groups in competition & whether or not that should influence your training if you're a Masters athlete.

1. What is intentional interference in workouts?

2. What are benefits of a "Heavy Day at a High Heart Rate"?

3. What are slow twitch & fast twitch muscle fibers?

Matteo Pizzi is a CrossFit Level 3 Coach who has taken courses to improve his knowledge about programming & modifying workouts to meet the needs of Adaptive Athletes. Matteo lives in Milan, Italy & is a full time coach. He is a member of the Linchpin community & creates an Adaptive Athlete video every week for the CF Linchpin YouTube channel. He shares what he has learned with us during this conversation.

Zack Lewis is a husband, father, school teacher & a CrossFitter. At his heaviest he weighed over 400 lbs. He has lost over 100 lbs & is till making progress towards his goal. Zack candidly talks about his journey, his struggles, & the ups & downs we all face when trying to make big changes in our lifestyle.

1. How to use workout data optimize your fitness.

2. What data should go in the "notes" section on btwb?

3. What makes programming intelligently designed?

4. What are some programming "secrets"?

I'm very happy that some of my all-time favorite CrossFit workouts were created many years ago...& I explain why.

1. Veteran's Day workouts/traditions.

2. Devices that measure recovery.

3. What goes into prepping for a Live broadcast like the Rogue Invitational?

4. How will my fitness today truly help when I'm 75 years old?

We discuss what is included in the CF Linchpin private track from the detailed warm-ups, 5 different workout options, goal times, videos talking about the intended stimulus, movement demo videos, optional accessory work, btwb specialty programs for strength & gymnastics, an amazing global community, videos on modulating intensity, access to our private Facebook group & much more for ony $10 a month.

1. Does missing a workout throw off the entire training block?

2. What are the benefits of pairing push & pull movements?

3. What athlete did I want to meet at the Rogue Invitational?

4. What was my favorite event from the Rogue Invitational & what athletes stood out to me?