Make Your Effort Inspire Others
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"I want my effort to inspire others."
A simple phrase that I came across a couple of days ago that really got me thinking, so I wanted to share some of my thoughts with all of you!
Full effort, what does it really mean to give your best/full…
Contra Costa Throwdown Recap
Featured Athlete, GeneralLast weekend we had FIVE Sweat Shop squads compete at the Contra Costa Throwdown in Concord. This was my first year participating in the local throwdown and had a blast competing alongside familiar competitors like Marko, DJ, and Gomer, as well…
Agility
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"Agility - the ability to move and change direction and position of the body quickly an effectively while under control. It requires quick reflexes, coordination, balance, speed, and correct response to the changing situation."
"Ohhh no."
"Ugghhhh,…
I Will Be In My Bed
GeneralMentality is everything when it comes to completing any given task. Think back to a time outside of CrossFit where you had a big meeting or project at work, a big test in school, or a competition (does not necessarily have to be an athletic…
Physical Potential
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I saw this article recently on Starting Strength's blog. It is written by Mark Rippetoe, a coach/author who I like to refer to on all things strength training and programming. In this post, he speaks about the much-discussed topic of what…
Sweat Shoppers Out In Full Force
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This weekend is a big weekend where we have 15 Sweat Shoppers competing! We have 6 teams competing at the Contra Costa Throwdown at Concord High School and 3 individuals competing at the Brethren Throwdown in Morgan Hill. Check out who's…
Measuring Success
Fitness, General, TipsThis post will relate to Nabil's post on remembering your why and JB's post he made a while back about you versus you. I wanted to make this post because when I am not blasting the latest EDM hits while I am driving around, I like to listen…
Comfort and Mental Practice
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Nabil and team SS at the 2013 NC Regional. While we prepared well for this event, I remember we had to scoot back almost a foot because the platform was like squatting on a downhill ramp! Nice shades, Nabil!
We've written many posts and cited…
Big Picture
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Good afternoon everyone,
As some of you may know, I work part-time for the Golden State Warriors. For those of you who didn't know, I work part-time for the Golden State Warriors!! And as I return home from the Championship Parade (nice and…