Linchpin Conversations

1. The mysterious post-it notes on my wall are explained. 2. Does athlete participation influence Linchpin programming? 3. What are some of my quick & easy meals? 4. Does my wife plan on competing again? 5. Is it okay not to workout during a vacation?

I discuss the pros & cons of the many ways I have experimented with working cheat meals into my nutrition & life. Some things worked well & others were epic failures. The good, the bad & the ugly are exposed.

1. What are the BTWB Challenges all about?

2. How to build an engine, aka improve conditioning.

3. What did I think if the 2021 CF Games programming?

4. What gyms around the world follow CF Linchpin?

5. What are the considerations for programming a competition?

6. How impressive was Annie Thorisdottir's performance at the Games?

7. Will there be a Linchpin meet-up at the Cascade Classic & at the Rogue Invitational?

Jordan Holland is one of the main organizers of the Cascade Classic. This event is in its 8th year and attracts as many as 600 competitors. It is a highly inclusive and fun event that takes place in Washington State. Jordan discusses the event, how people can compete and/or volunteer and why he chose to have CF Linchpin program the qualifier events.

A recap of my quick trip to the 2021 CrossFit Games & my participation in the CrossFit Health panel regarding chronic disease.

1. If you go to a CrossFit gym how can you evaluate the quality of the programming?

2. Simone Biles, gymnastics & mental health.

3. On-ramp programs.

4. How to overcome a fear of handstands & being upside down.

5. How to get back into fitness after pregnancy.

6. Advice to young gymnasts.

Social media is a tool with the power to significantly impact our physical and mental health in either a profoundly positive or negative manner. The potential pitfalls of social media comparison are discussed as well as why it is most important to only compare yourself to you.

1. Why have some gyms gone away from classic CrossFit programming? 2. How am I enjoying being a "girl dad"? 3. If I competed at the CF Games what workout would I want to see & not want to see? 4. How important is a "CrossFit" style shoe for training? 5. At some point should Masters athletes not lift 1RM's?

My new baby girl is 3 weeks old and I'm exhausted. This is forcing me to realize my daily sessions in the gym are about making smart decisions, moving my body and relieving stress. During this phase with the newborn I need to realize that I will most likely not set any PR's and that's okay. I discuss my performance, both physically and mentally on two recent benchmark workouts.

1. How big is the Linchpin community & what do the demographics look like?

2. Should you buy an Air Bike, Rower or Ski Erg?

3. If you frequently scale the loading in workouts so you focus on building strength for a while?

4. How to fit in fitness in a hectic life.

5. Food prep, tips & tricks.

6. How to avoid biasing workouts based on your personal preferences.