CrossFit Etiquette
General
I came across this video and thought it was pretty funny and worth sharing. Thankfully you guys are pretty awesome when it comes to gym educate but every now and then we need a good reminder. Enjoy!
Upcoming Events & Reminders
Community, General
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…
Not CrossFit Related v2
GeneralThe only thing CrossFit related about this post is Frink's legit looking deadlift. Continue on if you'd like to read more!
Stephen Curry, not familiar with him? Well if you've been living under a rock (just kidding) he is a superstar in…
Thank You!
Community, General
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…
Factors Limiting Aerobic Capacity
Fitness, General, Tips, Training, Workouts
Intensity
Muscle Endurance/Volume
Strength
Technique
Pacing
While these terms above are not new to the field of fitness and sports, much has been discussed on their importance in improving aerobic performance. My aim for this post is to highlight…
Structured Warm Up
General
Having structure to your strength and/or endurance training is important for sustainable and long term improvements. However, it is equally important to have structure in your warm up. Warming up with a purpose is crucial to having an effective…
17.5 Highlights
Community, Competition, General
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.…
17.5
Generalhttps://youtu.be/XjABpCst-Us
The final week is here! Congrats to all who have made it this far. The final Open workout like every year before has THRUSTERS! Muscle endurance and lungs highlight this workout. Since strength won't be a big issue…
Slowing Down for a Second
General
Meditation, something I've picked up over the past few months and have been consistently committed to incorporating it into my daily schedule. As much as possible I'll wake up and usually the first thing I'll do is sit for mediation before…