Linchpin Conversations

Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 12

Nick is an active duty member of the U.S. Navy. He has been active his entire life. He attended his Level 1 CrossFit seminar in 2008 & then pursued Olympic Weightlifting for several years. An injury forced him to abandon Oly lifting & start exploring various other training programs. This journey lead him to Linchpin. This is his story.

Only Training 3 Days Per Week.

Building grip strength. Should you do something on Rest Days? Hyrox style workouts. Male & female distances & calories. Ways to approach bike sprints. The VNR "Get your 1st Pull-up" cycle. Getting out of your comfort zone. Help! I can only train 3 days a week. Singles vs Doubles on Heavy Days Let's talk watches & hobbies.

Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 11

Jan's story is interesting. He was a program hopper for many years of his life, bouncing from one to another. However, he has officially been a membr of the Linchpin community for over 7 years! This makes him a true Linchpin O.G. During this interview he explains what drew him to Linchpin so many years ago & why he has stayed.

Is the CrossFit Open inclusive?

Is the CrossFit Open really inclusive? Strict vs Kipping Pull-ups Breathing Strategies. Overview of Programming Goals. When did the "AMA's" start? Intensity & Recovery, where is the sweet spot? How to use the VNR cycles with Linchpin.  

Losing 112 lbs in 9 months!

Steve is a husband, a father, an IT professional & in his own words, an "extroverted introvert". After losing his fahter at a young age he struggled serverely with food issues. He found CrossFit & decided to make sure he was as healthy as possible for his kids so they did not have to lose their father early in life. At nearly 50 years old he is in phenomenal shape & chose Linchpin after hopping around several other programs.