Overarching in the Squat
General, Tips, TrainingWhen it comes to gaining more insight on specific movements I have a few go to resources I like to utilize. One of these resources is Squat University. I have used them many times before in my blog posts because they put out top notch information…
Self-Confidence: A State of Mind
Inspiration, TrainingConfidence is most commonly viewed as driven purely by innate ability or personality. While there may be some traits that allow one to be more GENERALLY confident than others, (I’m not an expert in psychology), I think that self-confidence,…
Form Creep
Strength, Tips, TrainingThe title on this article caught caught me by surprise, but when I saw it was written by Mark Rippetoe on Starting Strength, I thought it's probably another one of his goodies! I like to refer to Rippetoe a lot, not just in training, but when…
Weekly WOD Insights 3/12/18
General, Tips, Training, WorkoutsLot's of first time muscle upper/handstand pushup/walkers lately. Or damn near close calls. Keep up the great work on the part A skill work!
MONDAY
Bring on the RAIN! Sweat Shop Tahoe trip soon? Enjoy the outside and ultra-violet vitamins while…
Fitness and Conditioning
General, Tips, Training, Workouts
I read this article recently and wanted to share it with you Sweat Shoppers on contrasting the concepts of fitness versus conditioning. One being more a "potential" marker of performance while the other is a skill set. While I think this article…
Push It
Tips, TrainingThe push up is one of the most well known exercises you can find. The act of doing a push up, is essentially holding yourself in a plank position facing the ground, then lowering your body toward the ground by flexing your elbows and extending…
Skills: Before, During, After
General, Tips, Training
These guys love working on skills before ,during, and after the party! Look at those faces!
After our class warm-up and whiteboard briefing, you'll often here the coach say, "if you need any modifications or substitutions come chat with me".…
Training Through Injuries
Fitness, General, Tips, TrainingIf I had a dollar for how many times I have been told or have read that CrossFit is dangerous, I would be free of all my student loans. The truth of the matter is any physical activity we engage in carries an inherent risk, you just have to…
Rest Days Mental Gains
TrainingWe've heard it before, rest days are just as important as your workout days. Finding the balance can be tricky, if you're an adrenaline junky like me. I've found myself training 10 days in a row without realizing it, only to feel my body and…