In teams of two, with one partner working at a time, complete:For time: 100 squats 100 sit-ups 100 push-ups 100 pull-ups 100 push-ups 100 sit-ups 100 squats Sit, Stand or Walk? A new study raises concerns about the productivity level of workers who use treadmill desks.  Studies have already shown an increase in health benefits but until now no one has studied the effects on productivity.  The study concluded that people who walked at their desk “performed worse on almost all aspects of thinking including the ability to concentrate and remember, compared with those who had been seated.  And they were much worse at typing, being substantially slower and more error prone than the sitting group.”  The walking group also performed worse at a series of cognitive tests designed to measure memory and the ability to concentrate. The author of the study admits that the tests were very limited and...Read more

In teams of two, with one partner working at a time, complete:For time: 100 squats 100 sit-ups 100 push-ups 100 pull-ups 100 push-ups 100 sit-ups 100 squats Sit, Stand or Walk? A new study raises concerns about the productivity level of workers who use treadmill desks.  Studies have already shown an increase in health benefits but until now no one has studied the effects on productivity. The study concluded that people who walked at their desk “performed worse on almost all aspects of thinking including the ability to concentrate and remember, compared with those who had been seated.  And they were much worse at typing, being substantially slower and more error prone than the sitting group.”  The walking group also performed worse at a series of cognitive tests designed to measure memory and the ability to concentrate. The author of the study admits that the tests were very limited and...Read more

Diane21-15-9 reps for time of:Deadlift 225/155# HSPU Shout Out Friday! Here’s your chance.  Give props, big-ups, and kuddos to the folks you workout next to everyday.   Did you see someone make a break through, do something great, or something nice?  Here’s your chance to give them the credit they deserve, it’s shout out Friday! What exactly is a shout out?  See below. shout-out (n.) Slang. A public expression of thanks or gratitude.  A kind mention of a homey. Examples include: “I’d like to give a shout-out to Bill for working through an injury and coming back stronger than ever!” “I’d like to give a shout-out to all the pregnant Moms who keep coming in and kicking ass!” “I’d like to give a shout-out to Charity for dropping 2 bands from her pullups!” Post your shout outs to comments.  Read more

Diane21-15-9 reps for time of:Deadlift 225/155# HSPU Shout Out Friday! Here’s your chance.  Give props, big-ups, and kuddos to the folks you workout next to everyday.   Did you see someone make a break through, do something great, or something nice?  Here’s your chance to give them the credit they deserve, it’s shout out Friday! What exactly is a shout out?  See below. shout-out (n.) Slang. A public expression of thanks or gratitude.  A kind mention of a homey. Examples include: “I’d like to give a shout-out to Bill for working through an injury and coming back stronger than ever!” “I’d like to give a shout-out to all the pregnant Moms who keep coming in and kicking ass!” “I’d like to give a shout-out to Charity for dropping 2 bands from her pullups!” Post your shout outs to comments.Read more

15-12-9 reps for time of:135-lb. thrusters45-lb. weighted pull-ups Cool Cruel Summer Begins Next Week! Our 2015 Cool Cruel Summer series begins next Thursday!  In May we asked you to vote for the workouts that you would like to see this year.  We listened and made our selections, and we will be releasing them next week! Similar to years past we will have food and we encourage everyone to participate or at least swing by and hangout.  There is no scoring or judging in this series, it’s all for fun, to get in a great workout, and to celebrate with a drink afterwards. Never done the Cool Cruel Summer Series?  Check out the details below! What is the Cool Cruel Summer Series?Every summer, for 4 months, join us at the shop on the third Thursday of each month for the benchmark series, drinks, socializing, and fun under the summer sun. What’s...Read more