A couple of years ago there was a big group of Sweat Shoppers that did a Tough Mudder and it was a really fun time. From everything I’ve heard, the Spartan Race is even better. Less gimmicky like electrocution wires, and more about just plain old obstacles and fitness. I wanted to throw this out […]
Since 2009 I’ve written a lot of blog posts. This may be the most important one to date. If you’re like most people, you started CrossFit to get or stay in shape, perhaps lose a few pounds of body fat, gain a little lean muscle, and just look and feel good. So you start CrossFit […]
While Chris has always had a great engine when it comes to conditioning, in the past year he has made some pretty amazing gains in terms of strength and olympic lifting! His combination of dedication, consistency and humility allow him to not only come in each day with a positive attitude and put forth his […]
Everyone has heard the saying “hard work pays off”, and Martha is a great example of not only hard work paying off, but consistency over a period of time paying off. While she wasn’t able to do unassisted pullups for some time, these days you can find Martha linking together kipping pullups within a workout […]
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! Check out more pics from […]
For a while now we’ve been talking a lot about pacing. And while often times this is in context of the CrossFit Open and/or those looking to be competitive in the sport of CrossFit, pacing is also important to those just looking to get in shape or simply get the most out of their workout. […]
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 be awesome! And of course, […]
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, will be our BBQ and […]
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 parts, but will be a […]
