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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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…

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…

Form Creep

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Check out this post, originally written by Coach James Barber back in 2018. It's a good read for those interested staying true to proper technique, and the long-term benefits that it holds. The title on this article caught caught…

Weekly WOD insights 12/19/22

Monday I always love getting positive feedback on workouts, and I always seem to get so much positive feedback on lunge workouts (I'm looking at you Rosa!). I like to work in single leg movements very regularly because I think they are extremely…

Weekly WOD Insights 12/12/22

Monday    All my single leggies, all my single leggies. Little bit of single leg work to start off the week. While doing our usual squats is fantstic for improving strength, working ins ingle leg work on a regular basis is extremely important.…