NorCal Masters Saturday and Sunday!

BOOM! The NorCal Masters is here! Come cheer on your BADASS masters Sweat Shoppers who will be competing at Craneway Pavillion in Richmond on Saturday and Sunday! The NorCal Masters is an annual two-day competition for Masters Athletes, with…

Slow Your Roll

As the open draws near, I wanted to bring up a topic that I'm sure a majority of ya'll have heard before. Pacing! There will be plenty of opportunities to practice pacing as the open draws closer, but I wanted to use Tuesday's workout as an…

Rope Footwork

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPt1j7kAKwD/?taken-by=crossfitsweatshop I saw Nabil using this rope climb drill a couple weeks ago with one of his clients and wanted to share it with anyone who struggles with any version of wrapping the feet. This…

How to Compete in the Open

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With the CrossFit Open less than a month away, I'm starting to get excited to see what 2017 has in store for us! If you've never done the open before, this is a great way to compete at whatever level you're at, and take part in the camaraderie…

#FlashbackFriday

Here's a little #FBF to some 2015 & 2016 comp highlights! Pumped to see what's in store for 2017! 2015-2016 Team SS Highlights from CrossFit Sweat Shop on Vimeo.

Whatever You Got

There are a lot of factors that play a role in how we feel coming to the gym. Work, kids, family, stress, lack of sleep, or the workout from the day before might have you feeling a little sluggish. It's hard to feel 100% every single time you…

Natural Remedies

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I've always been into a more holistic approach when it comes to health. I've recently discovered Essential Oils, and have been enjoying their healing properties. As of late, I have been making my own essential oil capsules. Combined with turmeric…

Outside The Box Feats

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When is the last time you tested your fitness outside the Shop? We are always encouraging our members to get outside our "newly painted" walls from time to time and use the awesome strength and conditioning you've gained from your weekly CrossFit…

Breaking Through the Mental Wall

The mind is a powerful tool that can help us get through some tough times, or it can cause you to crumble. Those that are mentally strong learn how to control and handle their thoughts, while some may crumble when their mind begins to tell…