As the open draws near, I wanted to bring up a topic that I’m sure a majority of ya’ll have heard before. Pacing! There will be plenty of opportunities to practice pacing as the open draws closer, but I wanted to use Tuesday’s workout as an example. If you didn’t[…]
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Nabil demoed this drill a couple weeks ago to one of this clients. Here's a video of Joel and Lisa working on it to improve their rope climbing "footwork". If you struggle with any of the wrapping methods, practice them with the pull-up bar set up. @joelfaber @lisadprice A video[…]
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With the CrossFit Open less than a month away, I’m starting to get excited to see what 2017 has in store for us! If you’ve never done the open before, this is a great way to compete at whatever level you’re at, and take part in the camaraderie of the[…]
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Big props to everyone that did the Open Preseason workout last week at the Sweat Shop! Starting out with 60 bar facing burpees is never fun, but everyone paced it well and still had plenty in the tank once they got to the overhead squats. CrossFit Walnut Creek not only[…]
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Here’s a little #FBF to some 2015 & 2016 comp highlights! Pumped to see what’s in store for 2017! 2015-2016 Team SS Highlights from CrossFit Sweat Shop on Vimeo.
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There are a lot of factors that play a role in how we feel coming to the gym. Work, kids, family, stress, lack of sleep, or the workout from the day before might have you feeling a little sluggish. It’s hard to feel 100% every single time you come into[…]
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After doing CrossFit for close to 10 years I’d be lying if I said I’ve never had extended periods where I’ve been unmotivated to train. And while there are a lot of things that can contribute to a loss in motivation, as well as many things to get you out[…]
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I’ve always been into a more holistic approach when it comes to health. I’ve recently discovered Essential Oils, and have been enjoying their healing properties. As of late, I have been making my own essential oil capsules. Combined with turmeric (anti inflammatory) I incorporate clove, oregano, ginger and Myrrh in[…]
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The 2017 CrossFit Open is right around the corner! While the first workout won’t be released until Feb. 23rd., registration is already open. While it’s always a fun and exciting time of year at the Sweat Shop, this year I’m planning on making it even more fun. We’ll take everyone[…]
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When is the last time you tested your fitness outside the Shop? We are always encouraging our members to get outside our “newly painted” walls from time to time and use the awesome strength and conditioning you’ve gained from your weekly CrossFit training. One recent thing that surprised me was[…]
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