Best Pat Sherwood Podcasts (2024)

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Becoming best friends through Linchpin. 39:16

18h ago39:16

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Artur lives in Portugal. Nikos lives in Greece. Both are married with kids & have busy jobs. Through Linchpin, they started commenting on each other's workout scores. Then they started to motivate one another & a freindly competition developed. As time went by they became true friends & talk almost every day. This is their story.…

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VNR #182 - Should you leave your gym? 25:38

4d ago25:38

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- A member of a CrossFit gym is unsure whether or not he should leave his current gym & find another one. - The owners seem to play favorites with some members, while ignoring others. - Members who are friends with the owner can train twice a day, other members are not allowed to. - Pat & Adrian address these issues.…

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Rebounding Box Jumps, yes or no? 29:42

5d ago29:42

29:42

Box Jumps vs Step-ups Linchpin for Adaptive Athletes & kids. Choosing only 3 workouts a week. Improving Pull-ups. Improving Oly lifts. Do you need an Abmat for sit-ups? When you miss a day...skip it or make it up?

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Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 1. 36:09

8d ago36:09

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Josh R. is a husband, a father & a self-admitted program hopper. During a 2 year period he was a part of 12-16 different online programs. Josh walks us through his fitness journey, what lead him to try so many different programs & why he chose to return to Linchpin.

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VNR #181 - How much squatting is too much? 26:40

11d ago26:40

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- A VNR listener named Jamie wrote in with a couple of questions. - He wants to know if taking “seasonal breaks” from fitness is okay? - He also wants to know how much squatting is too much? - Pat & Adrian address these topics.By btwb

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How to break through plateaus. 38:23

12d ago38:23

38:23

Do I ever get bored programming? What would I change about Linchpin? Body says YES, head says NO to working out. How to break through plateaus. Podcast recommendations. Thoughts on the “electrolyte craze" happening. How to workout with your kids. One arm stronger than the other. Do I look at the clock during "for time" workouts?…

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Mom of 6 kids finds time to workout! 29:51

15d ago29:51

29:51

Chelsae is a wife, a mother to 6 children & a Linchpin member. She is also currently pregnant with another baby. This will be her 4th postpartum jounrey with Linchpin & her 3rd pregnancy with Linchpin since day one. She shares her journey & lessons learned for other moms who are pregnant & active.

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VNR #180 - How to use btwb - YOUR Questions get answered 1:09:44

18d ago1:09:44

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- This is the ultimate guide to optimizing your experience with btwb. - Jake works for btwb & is a subject matter expert. - Pat asked the community for their top questions about the btwb app. - Jake answers every question in detail, including doing a screen share when needed, to ensure everything is crystal clear. - Topics covered are: - What is Te…

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Redefining CrossFit? 41:47

19d ago41:47

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A new country, a new language & a new dad. 29:58

22d ago29:58

29:58

Ruan is a husband, a new father to a little baby girl & a Linchpin member. He was born & raised in South Africa, but recently moved to Germany for a new job. He is adapting to a new country, a new culture & his new role as a dad. His free time is limited, & he only has a pair of dumbbells for working out. This is his story.…

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VNR #179 - Grip Strength, Lumberjacks & being a 20-year CrossFit Affiliate 1:11:25

25d ago1:11:25

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- Kurtis Bowler & his wife Laurie opened Rainer CrossFit in 2004. - Their gym recently celebrated its 20 year anniversary as a CrossFit affiliate. - It is currently the oldest active affiliate. - Kurtis shares the evolution of this gym over the last two decades. - He & Pat also chat about lumberjacks, grip strength & much more.…

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How DEEP should you SQUAT? 40:13

26d ago40:13

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15 years in Search & Rescue. 28:17

29d ago28:17

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Scott F. is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. For 15 years he worked as a National Park Ranger in Yosemite & the Grand Canyon. He did law enforcement, search & rescue, as well as emergency medical work. He first got into CrossFit in 2006 & has been hooked ever since. This is his story.

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VNR #178 - Are Butterfly Pull-ups worth the risk? 31:58

1M ago31:58

31:58

- A CrossFit enthusiast asked if butterfly pull-ups are worth the risk? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.By btwb

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Why is Strength + Metcon so popular? 54:40

1M ago54:40

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From 100 mile races to 1 workout a day. 29:19

1M ago29:19

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Nick B. is a husband, a father, military officer & member of the Linchpin community. He spent many years as a dedicated runner doing everything from 5k runs to 100 miles races & everything in between. In 2018 he joined Linchpin & has been a member for over 6 years. This is his story.

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VNR #177 - Would CrossFit be better with no variance? 37:13

1M ago37:13

37:13

- A VNR listener does not like the “variance” aspect of the CrossFit methodology. - He wants to know what would be the pros & cons of simply repeating the same 3 weeks worth of workouts over & over forever. - Pat discusses these topics & more.By btwb

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1st, 2nd, 3rd Wave Adaption 44:03

1M ago44:03

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Steroids, Power Lifting & Manual Labor. 33:36

1M ago33:36

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Patrick S. is one of the many amazing people we have in the Linchpin community. He has a profoundly physically demanding job. Every day he moves heavy boxes for hours & hours. In a previous phase of life he was also a power lifter who experimented with performance enhancing drugs. Patrick is an open book & shares all aspects of his fitness jounrey …

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VNR #176 - “Murph” with 100 lbs & raising twins. - Dan Bailey interview 42:07

2M ago42:07

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- Dan Bailey is multiyear CrossFit Games athlete, a husband & a new father to a set of twins. - Dan talks about how his life & training have changed since having kids, as well as the lessons he has learned. - He also has been pursuing the goal of a 600 lb deadlift, a 500 lb back squat & a 400 lb bench press. - Recently Dan completed the hero workou…

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2024 CF Games, Paleo, Scaling & more. 59:53

2M ago59:53

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Mexican Culture, Soccer, Dancing & Fitness. 42:37

2M ago42:37

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Adrian is a gym owner & member of the Linchpin community. He grew up playing soccer & loves to dance. He first tried CrossFit while in college & has been hooked ever since. This is his story.

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VNR #175 - Does 1 Strict HSPU = 1 Bodyweight Shoulder Press? 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

- A VNR listener observed the fact that she can do a strict handstand push-up, but cannot strict press her bodyweight with a barbell. - Would working on both movements at the same time be complementary to increasing her capacity, or is it better to focus on one at a time? - Does this apply to other movements, like bench press & push-ups, etc? - Pat…

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VO2 Max vs Lactate Threshold. 17:15

2M ago17:15

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VO2 Max vs Lactate Threshold. | Using btwb data to improve Linchpin. | Are some weeks of Linchpin harder than others? | Pull-ups vs Chin-ups. | Olympic events I love.

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How to lose 70 pounds. 36:01

2M ago36:01

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Scott M started doing CrossFit in 2010. He was the heaviest he had ever been in his life at 250 pounds. He found a gym & got his diet under control. Over the last 14 years he has owned a gym, but now works out in his garage as a member of the Linchpin community. This is his story.

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VNR #174 - Should trainers always coach the same classes or mix it up? 24:23

2M ago24:23

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- A VNR listener wants to know if trainers should always coach the same classes or mix it up? - If trainers always coach the same classes each day they have a better chance to deeply know those particular clients. - If trainers vary the classes they coach, they will be exposed to new members, and those members will get to experience a different coa…

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The hardest workout I ever programmed. 34:20

2M ago34:20

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The Army Combat Fitness Test & much more. 31:53

2M ago31:53

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Anthony is a husband, a father, a civil enginner & a member of Linchpin. He was a 3 sport athlete in highschool who went on to attend West Point. He walks us through his time in the military as well as his fitness regimen now that he is a civilian.

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VNR #173 - How to listen to your body when you’re addicted to working out 22:06

2M ago22:06

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- A VNR listener wants to know how he can “listen to his body” while not having FOMO about not training. - He said he feels like he is falling apart lately. He has low back pain, a tweaked knee, & tennis elbow. - He also said he admits to being a bit stubborn & stupid by continuing to train. - Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.…

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Are butterfly pull-ups worth the risk? 40:03

2M ago40:03

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Clinical Laboratory Science & Foster Kids. 39:03

2M ago39:03

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Scott is a husband, a father, a clinical laboratory scientist & a Linchpin member. Originally a runner, he first tried CrossFit back in 2013 & got hooked. In 2016 he built a garage gym & started following Linchpin. He & his wife have two children & have fostered many kids over the years. This is his story.…

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VNR #172 - World Record Clean & Jerk. Hampton Morris. 20 years old. 49:34

2M ago49:34

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- Hampton Morris is an American weightlifter who will be representing the United States at the 2024 Olympics. - He competes in the 61 kg weight class & holds the world record for the clean & jerk. - He started oly lifting at 12 years old and his father has been his coach the entire time. - Hampton shares his most memorable moments and gives us insi…

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A full time Farmer's view on working out. 31:23

3M ago31:23

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Evan W. is a husband, a father, a fulltime farmer & a Linchpin member. He has an extremely physically demanding job which often forces his to work long days outside, regardless of the weather. Even though Evan's job is so tough, he chooses to workout. As a matter of fact, he says it helps him be a better farmer. This is his story.…

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VNR #171 - Help! My gym stopped doing skill work! 27:26

3M ago27:26

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- A VNR listener said they are heartbroken because their gym recently stopped doing skill work. - This person’s weakness is gymnastics movements. - They feel lost & want to know how to keep making progress. - Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.By btwb

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Do we need to do Handstand Push-ups? 47:10

3M ago47:10

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10 years of fitness has its ups & downs. 34:29

3M ago34:29

34:29

Levi is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. He has been doing CrossFit since 2014 & joined Linchpin in 2020. Over the last 10 years life has presented several challenges to his family, including serious health issues one of his daughters faced. This caused many starts & stops during his fitness journey. Levi discusses these things & much more.…

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VNR #170 - What is the best shoe for working out? 26:01

3M ago26:01

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- Athletes are passionate about their shoes, but is there a best one? - Do you prefer a minimalist shoe? Do you like zero drop? - Do you run in traditional running shoes or in a cross training style shoe? - Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.By btwb

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15 Barbells, 4 Kids, 1 Garage Gym. 50:27

3M ago50:27

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Buck is a husband, a father, a school teacher & a coach. He also loves barbells & has 15 different ones in his garage gym. He has been a powerlifter, a football player & gym rat over the course of his life. He tried several online programs & found a home with Linchpin. This is his story.

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VNR #169 - 2024 Olympian Mary Theisen-Lappen: Clean & Jerk 163kg, Snatch 120kg 53:25

3M ago53:25

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- Mary Theisen-Lappen is an American weightlifter who recently qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. - She has a lifetime best of 163 kg (358 lbs.) for the clean & jerk and 120 kg (264 lbs.) for the snatch. - Pat & Adrian talk with Mary about training, life, and her journey to the Olympics.…

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Are you "cheating" on workouts? 47:09

3M ago47:09

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10 "Murphs" & 2 Marathons in 28 hours. 30:35

3M ago30:35

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Marcus M. is a firefighter in Norway. He has been a member of Linchpin since 2018. This year for "Murph" he decided to do a 42.2 km run, 1000 pull-ups, 2000 push-ups, 3000 air squats & another 42.2 km run. (42.2 km is a full marathon) This took him 27 hours & 50 minutes. This is his story.

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VNR #168 - Hero Workouts: How often should they be programmed? 28:12

3M ago28:12

28:12

- A VNR listener wants to know how often Hero workouts should be programmed? - Pat & Adrian tackle this topic.By btwb

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Wearables, Heart Rate, Gadgets & Gizmos. 51:52

4M ago51:52

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2 Sisters make fitness happen! 35:02

4M ago35:02

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Jeanne & Dawn are sisters living in Minnesota. Both have been married 30 years. Dawn has 2 kids & Jeanne has 3. They work out together each day, help each other make good decisions & keep each other motivated. This is their fitness journey.

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VNR #167 - A mom with 3 kids, a full time job & not enough sleep, still wants to workout 32:40

4M ago32:40

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- On today’s show Pat & Adrian answer questions from two different VNR listeners, Rick & Lauren. - Rick is 52 years old with a huge background in endurance sports. He is one year into CrossFit & wants to know how to balance his schedule. - Lauren is a busy mom with 3 kids, a full time job & not enough sleep. She is trying to find a way to keep fitn…

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Is Linchpin enough for Competitors? 46:49

4M ago46:49

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Guyana, America, & Thoracic Surgery. 40:47

4M ago40:47

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Melanie is a single mom with 2 kids & a Linchpin member. She was born & raised in Guyana & moved to the US when she was 11 years old. She has an amazing career as a Thoracic Surgery PA & stays very busy raising her 2 kids & getting them to their sports practices/games. This is her story.

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VNR #166 - Mattie Rogers talks Olympics, injury, training & life 50:02

4M ago50:02

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- Mattie Rogers is an American weightlifter who competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. - She is a Pan American Champion. - Mattie holds American records in the Clean & Jerk as well as the Snatch in the 76 kg category. - Her weightlifting career has been filled with incredible successes, but she has also dealt with significant challenges as well. - Ma…

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Zone 2 training, Progressive Overload & Sprinting after 40. 49:36

4M ago49:36

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Busy Mom, Business Owner & Staying Fit. 23:29

4M ago23:29

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Terri G is a wife, a mother, a business owner & a Linchpin member. She & her husband get up at 5am every day to make sure they get in their workout. She talks about her fitness journey & what lead her to Linchpin.

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