Big thanks to everyone that came out this weekend to the BBQ at Heather Farm. Volleyball, badminton and spikeball, where all played in moderation, yet several of us where surprisingly sore the next day. Perhaps less clean & jerks and more sport specific training in our programming? We’ll see! […]
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No. Absolutely no. No one-thousand times over. Having been doing CrossFit for a while, and now working at a CrossFit gym, I get the opportunity to talk to a lot of people about CrossFit who have never tried it before. Whether its a person just checking out the Sweat Shop, or a person[…]
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Hopefully the nice weather is here to stay, as we’ll be having a Sweat Shop BBQ and some sand volleyball at Heather Farm next Saturday, May 6th starting at 12pm. I’ll be bringing the meat and beers if some folks would like to bring a few side dishes that would[…]
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Great job to everyone that came out for the 5K this past Saturday. We couldn’t have asked for better weather! Also, with such a great turnout, and the ever present need to improve our conditioning game, expect another 5K in the not so distant future! Up next however, for events,[…]
Read More »Saturday April 15th – Sweat Shop 5K 8:30am (Regular Class Schedule) Free and open to all Prize for: Top male and female 40+Male and 40+ Female Cydesdale (men 200+lbs.), Athena (women 150+lbs.) Easter Sunday April 16th – 9:30am Class Only This will still be a 90 minute class with multiple[…]
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Another year, another BIG thanks to my Sweat Shop family! As many of you know, I take a yearly trip to Peru or the Dominican Republic for a non-profit organization, Here For Kids International. We serve impoverished communities and at-risk children who have been rescued from abusive and neglectful environments.[…]
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Last summer Will and Kim joined the Sweat Shop after moving to the area from Seattle. Originally from Atlanta, I knew I was going to like them immediately! Kim’s southern accent instantly reminded me of many of my friends I left behind when I moved here in 2004. But now[…]
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While Oki Dokey’s Artichokes took Week 5, Kanye’s Krew, lead by Jacqueline as team captain took the overall win. As with most things, consistency and participation played a big part in their team win. Check out the full score card here. With this being the first year that we did[…]
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17.5 Highlights from CrossFit Sweat Shop on Vimeo. The 2017 Open has come to a close and we had some great times along the way! There is something about the Open atmosphere that elevates the level of intensity and camaraderie in the gym. I hope you enjoy this final highlight video to[…]
Read More »17.4 was 16.4. It was the much anticipated repeat workout in this years open. While it didn’t match the technicality of 17.3 or the engine requirements of 17.1, it presented a new array of challenges that I think the Sweat Shoppers rose to the occasion for. For people who performed[…]
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