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…

Process vs. Outcome Goals: The Secret to Lasting Fitness Results (and Why Most People Get It Backwards)

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…

Hyrox vs. CrossFit: Why CrossFit Sweat Shop Is Still the Best Gym in Walnut Creek for Real-Life Fitness

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:…

The Importance of Protein Timing: When and How Much Should You Eat?

  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.…

Jake’s Stride School

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…

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Kirkwood Day Trip - a.k.a. Personal Health Day I just got off the phone with your boss, I let him know you won't be working on Wednesday Feb. 21st.  At first he wasn't having it, but then I reminded him the importance of "personal health…

Member Spotlight – Robin

Robin is what we call a "coach's athlete".  She's always looking to get better, she welcomes feedback, addresses the exercises she struggles with rather than avoid them, she is consistent,  and is competitive.... with herself.  This humility,…

Embarking on Your CrossFit Journey: A Beginner’s Guide with CrossFit Sweat Shop

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Are you ready to transform your fitness journey and embrace the challenge of CrossFit? CrossFit Sweat Shop is here to guide you through the highly rewarding world of high-intensity, functional workouts. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or…