If you’ve been paying attention to health headlines, you’ve probably heard about the surge of GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. These drugs are everywhere, promising fast results and dramatic transformations. At the same time, the old-school method of exercise and strength training has never left. While it may not grab […]
Struggling to stay consistent with workouts? Discover the “floor and ceiling” method — a simple, flexible approach to building daily fitness habits that actually last.
Headed on vacation? Discover how to keep your fitness routine alive with simple, effective CrossFit travel workouts. Tips from Walnut Creek’s CrossFit Sweat Shop help you stay active without sacrificing vacation fun.
How to build a consistent, injury-free CrossFit foundation in Walnut Creek If you’re new to CrossFit — or thinking about starting — you’re probably wondering: How intense are the workouts, really? Will I be too sore to move the next day? Can I keep up if I’m not already in shape? These are great questions. […]
This past Sunday, longtime CrossFit Sweat Shop member Mo stepped onto the competition floor in New York City with her daughter Brianna—and together, they competed in their first Hyrox Doubles race. They didn’t just finish. They dominated. Out of 827 women’s teams in their age group, they placed 6th. Out of all women’s doubles teams, […]
If you’ve ever set a goal like “lose 20 pounds” or “run a 10k,” only to fizzle out weeks later, you’re not alone. Most people focus on outcome goals — the result they want. But it’s the process goals — the daily actions you take — that actually deliver results that stick. At CrossFit Sweat […]
Hyrox is blowing up — but if your goal is to get lean, strong, and fit for real life, CrossFit is still king. At CrossFit Sweat Shop in Walnut Creek, we’re seeing more people curious about Hyrox races — and we get it. The format is simple: run 1K, then do a workout station. Repeat […]
Protein is the most important nutrient for muscle repair and growth, especially when doing intense CrossFit workouts. Whether its strength training sessions, high-intensity intervals, or longer cardio workouts, our muscles break down. Protein helps repair those muscles, making them stronger and helping us recover faster. How Much Protein Do You Need? Most people don’t […]
If you haven’t experienced one of Jake’s warmups which include running technique drills, you’re missing out! Just as olympic lifts, gymnastics, and rowing, are skills that can be practiced and improved upon, so too is running. Whether you have an upcoming 5K, 10K or half marathon,… or you want to make running feel a little […]
