Next week Ryan will be leaving Walnut Creek, and California for Omaha Nebraska! I feel fortunate to have gotten to know Ryan and it’s been really fun having him at the Sweat Shop for the past year. I also feel fortunate that Ryan trained at the Sweat Shop for a whole year and didn’t […]
Monday On Thursday evening, after the announcement of 18.2 I realized we had an odd number of 35lb. dumbbells at the gym…. and with heats starting the next day, I wanted to get one ASAP. So I went to Target, and in true male fashion I opted not to get a shopping cart. First thing […]
We are just getting under way with the Open and after coaching, judging, spectating, and participating during 18.1, it got me thinking about some tips to help those doing the Open make the most out of their experience. Plan/Taper With us having no idea what the workouts are going to be each week, and a […]
Here is the important stuff you need to know about the CrossFit Open: If you’re planning on doing it, go ahead an sign up now so you can be included in our in house intramural teams and the draft that we’ll be having in the coming days The workouts are announced each Thursday evening at […]
With mother nature dealing us some dry and unseasonably warm temperatures, we have more running than normal programmed for this time of year. As always though, if you’d rather bike, row or ski, that’s always a perfectly good substitute! Skill Work We’ve allocated about 10 minutes before the workouts on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday […]
For most people, an hour a day at their CrossFit gym is enough for them. Others however aspire to make a living doing CrossFit. Here’s what a day looks like for 4 time CrossFit Games champ Rich Froning, who now “just” trains to compete on the CrossFit Mayhem Team. Thanks Chief Banks for the heads […]
I’m very excited to announce the arrival of James and Melaney’s first child, Kea Julie Barber! She was born January 24th weighing in at 6lbs. 15oz. and measuring 19″ long. Mom and baby are both doing well and we looking forward to meeting another baby and the latest addition to the ever-growing Sweat Shop family!
For those that have noticed the skill and attention to detail of the handwriting on our Sweaty Swag board, and now our newly revamped Leaderboard, you may or may not know that it is compliments of Megan! In addition to her awesome creativity and art skills, I’m super impressed by those like Megan (a NICU […]
Monday – Rx’d starts with A. then goes to B., ADV. & BEEF will start with Row,Ski or Bike For part A., I like this combo because as your arms get tired from the pushups or ring dips it really forces you to use your legs to get that dumbbell overhead, which is exactly […]
