Why do people Quit CrossFit?

Why do people Quit CrossFit? How to increase your pull-ups. How to approach a 1RM. What's the point of a cool down? How to use a "landmine attachment". How do we program Thursdays & Sundays for gyms? A realistic take on mobility. Is accessory work really optional? Are Running, biking & rowing interchangeable? What is my Rest Day routine?

Garbage, Recycling, Mt. Kilimanjaro & CrossFit. John is a husband, a father & the CEO of a recycling company. He started doing CrossFit 20 years ago. During that time he has tried many different programs, training styles & even climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. All of his travels brought him to Linchpin & he explains why.

Thoughts on "Gwen" Dumbbells & weight loss. What does "Rest as Needed" mean? Linchpin & BJJ Pros & Cons of 5am workouts. Getting a Linchpin tattoo Segmented Lifting & Cardio programs Evening training disrupts sleep. Is the Zone Diet relevant in 2026?

Jo is the president of Gem Air, based in Salmon, Idaho. This is a family business that she had no intention of running, but life has a way at laughing at your plans. She has been athletic all her life & even competed at the Crossfit Games on a team. In addition to all of that she has been a river guide for 25 years. This is her story.

Repeating a year of programming. Back Squat is stuck. Fitness while traveling. Why is Linchpin's logo orange? Optional Accessory work Warming up or Cooling Down, which is more important Building up load vs Holding the same weight across Program Hoppers Avoiding 1RM Tactical Games Jump Rope Box Get Overs Choosing loading.

Jake is a husband & father of two children. He works as a Corrections Officer in a prison. For years he trained & competed as a Strongman. When his daughter was born he took a hard look at the decisons he was making for his long term health & fitness. This lead Jake to Linchpin & he just celebrated his one year anniversary.

Ryan is a husband & father of 2 kids. After many years with Linchpin he decided to try different programming. He emailed me about his experience & how trying the other programming solidified his decision to return to Linchpin asap. This is his story.

Warm-ups Gross Movement Patterns When is too old for a 1RM Deadlift? Balancing Training & Sports My Favorite Meal Fitness for Astronauts Fitness IQ Women over 40 are under attack. Linchpin Tests vs Monthly Fitness Tests How to use the VNR cycles Run/Bike/Row & Pull-ups Axle Bar vs Traditional Barbell Shuttle Runs

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.

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.