Linchpin Conversations

I discuss the competitors, the leaderboard, the venue, the Strongman competition, the prize money, the live broadcast & the hotel workouts I did.

If you only hang out with other CrossFitters you may get a jaded perspective regarding your level of fitness. The truth is you are probably doing far better than you give yourself credit for! My recent trip to Disney brought to my attention how unhealthy & sick a large segment of the population is.

1. What is the best way to get back into working out after COVID or any long time off?

2. What to do if you don't have enough time to work on flexibility.

3. How do you deal with relative who constantly expose you to poor food choices?

Distance coaching is becoming more common every day. Eric is a Linchpin member who lives in New York, but he coaches athletes from all around the world. He shares his best practices & lessons learned to effectively coach someone from a distance using video.

1. What is the history/evolution of CF Linchpin?

2. Is cooling down & stretching actually effective?

3. Applying the Sickness-Wellness-Fitness continuum to CF Linchpin.

Understanding & implementing these concepts is mission critical to your success in CrossFit regardless if you are brand new or have been working out for a decade.

An interview with Abbie Pritchard. Abbie is my sister-in-law & over the last 18 months she has lost nearly 100 pounds. She walks us through her weight loss journey, shares best practices as well as lessons learned.

Do you have limited time each day to workout? We provide you the simple information you need to take control of your fitness even if you only have 30 minutes a day. We cover how to modify any workout, including heavy days to fit a tight timeline.

1. Knee push-ups vs elevated push-ups

2. Some strength & conditioning coaches say training only 3 times a week is optimal, why does CrossFit train more?

*WARNING...Question 2 leads down a long rabbit hole. 🤓

Brian & Anne are members of CF Linchpin who train in their garage/driveway every day. After learning their 70-year old neighbor, Mr. John, recently fell in his home & was unable to get up, they decided to help him get back in shape. They share their experiences & lessons learned through this incredible journey.