How CrossFit Prepares You for HYROX (Anaheim Recap)

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This past weekend, over 20 CrossFit Sweat Shop athletes competed in HYROX Anaheim, putting their fitness to the test in one of the fastest-growing endurance-style fitness events in the world. Aside from Carmine, Robin, Rikus, and Jen, this…

The 2026 CrossFit Open: Why Walnut Creek Athletes Should Join the World’s Biggest Fitness Event

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The 2026 CrossFit Open runs from February 26th through March 16th, and if you’ve been waiting for a spark to restart your fitness routine, this is it. Whether you live, work, or train in Walnut Creek, the CrossFit Open is one of the best ways…

The Misconception: “CrossFit Makes You Decent at Everything, Great at Nothing”

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One of the most common critiques is that CrossFit creates “jack of all trades, master of none” athletes. There’s truth to that — but for most adults, that’s actually an advantage. If you want to be world-class at one thing… CrossFit…
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Training for Longevity: What Dr. Peter Attia’s 60 Minutes Interview Reveals About a Healthier, Longer Life

When 60 Minutes recently featured Dr. Peter Attia, one of the world’s leading voices on longevity and preventive medicine, his message was clear: living a longer, healthier life requires more than simply avoiding disease — it requires training…
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs vs. Exercise: What You Need to Know Before You Choose

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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…

Why Most Fitness Goals Fail (and the Simple Fix That Actually Works)

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Struggling to stay consistent with workouts? Discover the “floor and ceiling” method — a simple, flexible approach to building daily fitness habits that actually last.
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How to Stay Fit on Vacation: Simple CrossFit Travel Workouts

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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.
Beginner CrossFit class in Walnut Creek at CrossFit Sweat Shop

The 4-Week “Start Smart” Strategy for CrossFit Beginners

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…

What It Takes to Crush Hyrox Doubles — Lessons From NYC

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…