Let me start with a disclaimer. This post isn’t just in support of the business model (CrossFit/group fintess) that I happen to operate. This article, from Breaking Muscle, rings especially true to me lately as I’ve recently become much more motivated to train being a part of a “community”…. of two people that is, Helen […]
It seems like every holiday is an excuse to over-eat… or maybe that’s just me! Aside from the standard Easter treats, I found myself overindulging from Roam Burger, to Smitten, and even sushi at Blue Gingko! But worry not, if you too are guilty of the same or similar, there are plenty of opportunities this […]
As the dust is just barely settling on the 2018 CrossFit Open many of us are now looking forward to getting back to working out just for the sake of working out. And before we get to those that will be moving on to the next round of qualifiers, here’s the final point standings for […]
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 […]
