Best Pat Sherwood Podcasts (2024)

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Why is Strength + Metcon so popular? 54:40

10h ago54:40

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

12h ago29:19

29:19

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

1h ago37:13

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- 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

12h ago44:03

44:03

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Steroids, Power Lifting & Manual Labor. 33:36

1h ago33:36

33:36

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

2h 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

18h ago59:53

59:53

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

3h ago42:37

42:37

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

1d ago29:41

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- 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

21h 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

18d 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

11d 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

9d ago34:20

34:20

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

11d ago31:53

31:53

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

1M 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

15d ago40:03

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Clinical Laboratory Science & Foster Kids. 39:03

18d 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

1M 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

25d 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

30d 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

1M ago47:10

47:10

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

2M 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

1M 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

2M 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

1M 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

2M ago47:09

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

2M 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

2M ago28:12

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- 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

2M ago51:52

51:52

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2 Sisters make fitness happen! 35:02

2M 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

3M 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

3M ago46:49

46:49

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Guyana, America, & Thoracic Surgery. 40:47

3M ago40:47

40:47

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

3M 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

3M ago49:36

49:36

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

3M ago23:29

23:29

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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VNR #165 - What Movements Should We Program More Often? 35:23

3M ago35:23

35:23

- A VNR listener asked which uncommon movements or exercises we would like to see programmed more regularly? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.By btwb

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Is "Murph" too much? 31:42

3M ago31:42

31:42

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Backpacking 25 countries in 15 months. 36:09

3M ago36:09

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Jeff D is a husband, a father, & a Linchpin member. He & his wife decided to quit their jobs, sell all of their possessions & go on the adventure of a lifetime. The explored 25 countries in 15 months. Jeff talks about life, adventure, coffee & fitness.

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VNR #164 - 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinal Events - explained 59:19

3M ago59:19

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- Adrian Bozman programmed the 6 events for the 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinals. - In this episode he explains to Pat his thought process behind each event & why it was programmed.By btwb

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Tall vs Short Athletes: Pros & Cons. 40:48

3M ago40:48

40:48

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Fitness while Married with 2 Kids & a Sedentary Job. 29:51

3M ago29:51

29:51

Scott is a husband, a father & has a job which has him sitting most of the day. He has been a member of Linchpin for over 2 years. Life got hectic, as it does for many of us & he let his health & fitness deteriorate to an unacceptable level around the time his second child was born. He made a decision to change his life & has not looked back. This …

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VNR #163 - Coach Ryan Davis - D1 Football, Strength & Conditioning and more 52:28

3M ago52:28

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- Ryan Davis is the Director of Football Strength & Conditioning at The University of Maryland. - He has worked with athletes from all different sports including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, rowing, gymnastics & more. - He believes in developing both the physical & mental capacity of his athletes. - Pat & Adrian discuss a wide range of t…

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Double-unders are NOT important. 42:42

4M ago42:42

42:42

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Losing 100 pounds in a year. 32:54

4M ago32:54

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Blake is a husband, a father & a member of the Linchpin community. He had a terrible accident in the Army when his parachute malfunctioned. This accident, along with other major life changes lead to him gaining nearly 100 pounds. In this conversation he talks about is journey back to a healthy weight & lifestyle.…

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VNR #162 - Has the Kettlebell Snatch been forgotten? 18:55

4M ago18:55

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- A VNR listener, who has been a CF coach for 5 years, was recently preparing to take the RKC1 qualification. - While preparing for this qualification he received a lot of flak for the “American Swing”, which is so prevalent in CrossFit. - Since the Kettlebell Snatch also takes the kettlebell to the overhead position, why is it not more frequently …

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Olympic Lifting in a Wetsuit. 32:32

4M ago32:32

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When does an “OLD” workout become “NEW”? 14:16

4M ago14:16

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It is common for athletes to repeat workouts. It is also common to scale workouts & then slowly increase their difficulty over time as you progress. Should you compare times on the "same" workout if you increase the weight, for example?

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VNR #161 - How to improve high skill movements under fatigue 25:10

4M ago25:10

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- A VNR listener from the UK says he struggles when trying to perform complex movements while fatigued. - Bar muscle-ups, Ring Muscle-ups, Double-unders, Snatches & Chest-to-bar Pull-ups are some of the movements he mentioned as being problematic. - He is looking for how to best improve these areas of his fitness. - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.…