If you haven’t noticed, there has been a “tropical” aroma around the Sweat Shop recently. You may also have noticed some “wood like” shavings on the floor and have been wondering why Nabil has a jagged saw in the Sweat Shop cabinet. The answer to these inquiries is our infatuation with Coconut Water. Really?? Coconut Water?? Not only does it serve as a sweet, nutty, delicious beverage, coconut water contains several important electrolytes for rehydration and replenishment after a grueling Sweat Shop WOD. Because of high levels of potassium, water content, and natural sugar, many people are turning towards coconut water for a post exercise beverage and abandoning the corn syrup-filled Gatorade. Check out this article by Dr. Bruce Fife, which highlights the health benefits from coconut water.

http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/hwnl_4-4.htm

ALSO, check out this post by Nathan, Sweat Shop member and Crossfit Adventure owner, about where to find the best coconut water products.

http://crossfitadventure.com/2010/01/31/coconut-water/

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Legitness of the Week

Kristin 105×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
Chris G. 145×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
Amy 50×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
Jessica 105×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
Mike S. 115×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
Jin 135×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
Nathan 175×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
Joel 95×5 Overhead Squat (PR)
Cassie 55×5 Overhead Squat (PR)
Heejin 55×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
Brenna 70×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
Nik 195×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
Ellie 105×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
Alex 455×1 Back Squat (Sweat Shop Record)
Alexa 115×3 Back Squat (PR)
Jim M. 155×3 Back Squat (PR)
Lucinda 85×3 Back Squat (PR)
Alex opts to power snatch all 30 reps of last Saturday’s “ground to overhead” workout
Nathan donates a brand new 40lb. vest to the Sweat Shop as a gift!

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Friday’s WOD:

4 Rounds
Each round has a 3 1/2 minute clock to complete:

200m run
5 Burpees
10 Push Press
Front Squat for REPS

REST 1 1/2 minutes between rounds

results:

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Thursday’s WOD:

403m run

3 Rounds
15 Deadlifts
12 Box Jumps
9 Handstand Pushups

403m run

results:

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