Weekly WOD Preview
WorkoutsMonday
The Power Clean weight should be something light that you can move through quickly and efficiently. Pacing the runs early on will help with avoiding the redline later in the WOD. On Bar Facing Burpees be sure to breath and move through…
Weekly WOD Insights
WorkoutsMonday
***Bro Alert**** Bench Press Day! But we'll be keeping it light for this one. Pick a weight that you can get at least 8 reps with unbroken. Yes, I know there are plenty of dudes at the Sweat Shop that can get way more than 8 with…
Oct 9-15 WOD Insights
WorkoutsMonday
Happy Birthday Roy! For Part A Deadlifts are going to be with a 2 second pause. Rather than dropping from the top, let's work on controlling on the way down. Score is sum of weight lifted. For the Amrap, focus on breaking and taking…
WOD’s for the Week – Review
General, Workouts
I wanted to try something new this week. As I'm sure most of you already know, we take our programming very seriously, and are quite proud of all that we put into it. In addition to posting the entire week in advance so that you may plan…
Factors Limiting Aerobic Capacity
Fitness, General, Tips, Training, Workouts
Intensity
Muscle Endurance/Volume
Strength
Technique
Pacing
While these terms above are not new to the field of fitness and sports, much has been discussed on their importance in improving aerobic performance. My aim for this post is to highlight…
17.1 Sweat Shop Swag
Community, Competition, General, Inspiration, Workouts
17.1 is in the books and our backs couldn't be happier to have that one behind us! Great job to everyone who competed, and a BIG thank you to all who cheered, judged and came out to show your support. I don't know about you guys, but,after…
MEGATRON: Hip Distraction Series
Fitness, General, Tips, Training, Workoutshttps://vimeo.com/203179748
Got tight/nagging hip issues? We present to you the "Megatron hip distraction series". In addition to tissue work, basic stretches, and warm-up, using banded joint distraction exercises are extra helpful in alleviating…
“If you don’t use it……..”
General, Tips, Training, Workouts
You loose it. Simple, right? This post is dedicated to all who have recently.....or maybe in the distant past...gotten either muscle ups, pull-ups, or handstand pushups, and are going through a little skill hang-over and either forgot how…