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…

Upcoming Events

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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,…

May Events at the Sweat Shop

Cinco de Mayo Party - Friday May 5th 6:30pm Tacos, tostilocos, and drinks!   Cherry Picker's Throwdown - Saturday May 13th A Sweat Shop original intra-gym competition     Memorial Day Murph & BBQ - Monday May 29th "Murph" at 9:00am, immediately…

16 Sweat Shoppers Moving on to Quarterfinals

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Now that the dust as settled from the CrossFit Open, we are able to see which of our athletes will be moving on to the next level of qualifications. Those that finished in the top 10% for their division will be moving on to the quarterfinals! Women Hayley…

Weekly WOD insights 4/25/22

Monday  I think these push pull emoms are great because you get to build a nice strength base without having to worry as much about technique when compared to something like olympic lifting. If you have ambitions of doing handstand push ups…

Weekly WOD Insights 1/24/22

Monday  Todays strength portion is using more accessory style lifts, but will still provide you with lots of benefit. The goal should still be the same as any other strength session. You want to select a loading to challenge/fatigue the muscles…

Weekly WOD insights 11/22/21

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Monday  Over the past month we have worked a lot of halting reps. My goal with doing those was to help reinforce good leg drive in the pull portion of the clean or snatch. If you have made it in for all of the halting reps I hope you are able…