Mobility – Exploring the Magic Behind Better Movement
Exploring Magic Behind Our Mobility Training. Got an injury? An unstable shoulder? A painful knee? Here’s our formula for helping you move better, with less pain.
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Beginner Warmups & Mobility
This Beginner Warmup & Mobility Guide features 7 videos on with detailed commentary. Excellent for CrossFit, Olympic lifting and powerlifting
TriggerPoint™ Mobility Pack
Roll through muscle tension and enhance circulation with this foam roller.
Use the ball to target areas where you want deeper tissue compression.
The strap makes it easy to take it with you wherever you go.
Lacrosse Balls for Mobility
Lacrosse Balls for Mobility. High end medium hard rubber lacrosse balls for working out tight muscles. A must have tool for mobilty and travel.
Hip Mobility and Groin Stability Correctional Exercises
Hip Strength and Mobility. Dawn and Paul Present 2 powerful Corrective Exercises for strengthening the hips and groin. These make excellent warmups for beginner and intermediate clients.
Books on Yoga Personal Training Mobility Strength CrossFit
I’ve been reading books on Yoga, CrossFit, and Movement for 10 years. Here is my review of the top 200 books on books on CrossFit, Mobility, Yoga, Physical Therapy, Mobility and Personal Training. Study your craft. Treat personal training as a profession, and your clients will treat you like a professional. There is always more to learn.
Stretching for Olympic Weightlifting – Mobility is power!
Mobility = POWER! If your body isn’t capable of getting in the right angles and positions, it will obstruct the natural trajectory of the barbell, which is STRAIGHT UP! In this article we will go through a set of stretching exercises that will improve your weightlifting. This set of stretching excercises is a “Swiss Army Knife” that every lifter should always have with them.
Core and Lower Back. Strength & Mobility Workshop.
Workshop on Strength | Mobility for Back & Core. June 1 @ 8AM. We’ll be going over improving strength and mobility in the core lower back.
MWOD Certification Review Movement & Mobility 101
Paul’s Review of the MWOD Certification Review – Movement & Mobility 101. Kelly Starrett’s Movement and Mobility certification is my fifth certification in mobility. Here’s my review of the certification, plus a list of new things I learned from the man himself, Kelly Starrett.
Mobility Training vs Personal Training vs Physical Therapy vs Massage vs Chiropractic Care
Considering seeing a mobility specialist, physical therapist, or a personal trainer? Learn about the differences in these biomechanical specialties here.
Newsletter on CrossFit, Mobility, Yoga, Nutrition & Strength
The Sand & Steel Newsletter is written by Personal Trainers for Personal Trainers. Our articles feature in-depth curated content on Mobility, Nutrition, and Strength. Our Mission is simple: provide the best written, research based articles on personal training and fitness available. Newsletter subscriptions are open to current clients, personal trainers, and those aspiring to improve their health and fitness.
Mobility vs Flexibility vs Yoga vs Stretching
Paul breaks down the differences between mobility, flexibility, yoga, and stretching in careful detail. Without sufficient mobility you cannot be all that you wish to be. This applies whether your chosen craft is golf, strength training, CrossFit, or endurance running. You are not as efficient as a runner, you are more likely to get injured as a golfer, and will be slower in CrossFit. Here’s how to improve your mobility…
Sample Mobility Workout Template
Mobility helps improve range of motion of tight joints and muscles, and it helps stabilize and strength areas that have too much range. This article demonstrates provides two example exercise routines for people needing additional range of motion in the hips, ankles, and thorasic spine. Plus you’ll find numerous linked articles at the bottom covering all topics associated with stretching, stabilization, yoga, and mobility.
Glutes Core Mobility Workout Zero2Fit
The Solid Core Crusher: an amazing workout for the Glutes and Core with a strong Mobility focus
Mobility and Stability Screen
What if we could find problems before they turn into injuries? And if there are injuries, what if we could track down the biomechanical source to repair those injuries? We would be better… We would train safer ….
What is Mobility and Flexibility Training
6 Techniques for improving mobility, flexibility, and stability
Rachel Garmon
Weightlifting and Mobility
My Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Weight-Loss Specialist, USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach, ISSA Kettlebell Certified
“The greatest feeling is watching a client achieve that which they thought impossible. Challenge yourself and challenge your body.”
Mobility Exercises TuneUp
Our Mobility Sessions are designed to help you move better. We test your movement, and determine what is not moving well. We analyze how you compensate when you lift, turn, or step. We figure out what causes your pain, decreases your performance, or limits your range of motion. And we fix it with tools and techniques like corrective exercise Mobility WOD, Scraping (Graston), Kinetic Taping, FMS, and More.
Mobility TuneUp is about learning to move better. Why do you need Mobility TuneUp? It’s because improvement begins and ends with good, quality movement.
Paul Roberts Mobility, Strength, and Weight Loss
CrossFit, Yoga, Mobility, and Personal Training Certifications
Certifications and Credentials
- Biomedical Engineer: Johns Hopkins University
- Yoga Inversions and Arm Balances Workshop
- Yoga SCW Level II Certified: Hatha Yoga, Yoga for Seniors, Chakra balancing, Inversions, Pranayamas
- Functional Range Conditioning (FRC): Improve Flexibility and Strength at the End of Range of Motion
- 3DMAPS: 3 Dimensional Movements Analysis and Performance System
- Muscle Energy Techniques: Rehabilitation and Mobility
- Mobility|WOD Movement and Mobility Specialist: Movement and Mechanics
- RockTape FMT RockBlades Basic & Advanced: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Graston, and Scraping to Alleviate Pain and Improve Mobility
- RockTape FMT Performance and Basic: Functional Movement Techniques & Advanced Kinetic Taping
- RockTape FMT RockPods Cupping: Cupping to Improve Tissue Regeneration and Release Entrapped Nerves
- RockTape FMT RockFloss: Voodoo Bands and Occlusion Band (RockFloss) Therapy to Loosen and Mobilize Tight Fascia
- Y-Balance Testing: Examination of Movement Patterns and Imbalances for Functional Assessment
- FMS Level II: Functional Movement Screen and Corrective Exercise Techniques
- Road Runner Certified Coach: RRCA Certified Coach
- Starting Strength Seminar: Powerlifting Certification by Mark Riptoe
- TRX Suspension Training: Core and Bodyweight Training Techniques
- TRX Group Training Certification: Specialization in teaching TRX Suspension Training in Group Classes
- RKC Russian Kettlebell Club: Strength & Conditioning Through Kettlebells
- CrossFit Level 2: Weight loss and Metabolic Training
- CrossFit Powerlifting: Strength Training
- CrossFit Gymnastics: Bodyweight and Mobility
- CrossFit Scaling Course: Progressions and Regressions for Weight Lifting
- CrossFit Lesson Planning: Effective Techniques for Structuring Workouts
- CrossFit Pose Running: How to Spot Faults in Running Technique
- CrossFit Spot the Flaw: How to Spot Faults in Gymnastics and Weight Lifting Technique
- Precision Nutrition: Nutrition Coaching, Meal Planning, and Diet
- Certified in First Aid and CPR/AED National Foundation: Basic First Aid and CPR
What is Sand & Steel?
You need bring only two things to succeed at Sand & Steel:
Your commitment to effect positive change, and
The discipline to see it through.
Change is hard, be stronger than your fears.
Just Keep Showing Up!
Personal Trainer Josh Talastas
In this agreement, “I / you” refers to the …
Frozen Shoulder Exercises
Join Coach Max as he reviews the top six videos frozen shoulder exercises and stretches that can be performed at home. Plus get a sneak peak as we take you through our strategy of tracking down shoulder pain to see if frozen shoulder exercises will help. Finally, you can join Coach Paul as he provides you a live video on his favorite ten cable machine exercises for strengthening the shoulder.
FireFighter Discount Pack
Firefighter Discount Pack. Firemen and firewomen — thank you for service. Let us help you stay in shape with our Firefighter Discount on 10 Private Training Sessions of your choice. Mix and match. Personal Training, Nutrition, Mobility, Boxing, or Yoga.
SeniorFit Senior Fitness Class
SeniorFit is our 45 minute senior fitness group class designed for adults interested in improving fitness, flexibility, and preventing injuries.
Celebrity Trainer
Our Celebrity Trainer Service offers the same personalized results you see on tv. It’s a customized combination of Personal Training, Private Yoga, Mobility TuneUp, and Nutrition Coaching.
Getting Started – Personal Training Near Springfield VA
Sand and Steel’s Guide to Getting Started with a Personal Training Program in Springfield VA. What to Expect, What It Costs, and How to Get Started.
Marlena Wikander Registered Yoga Teacher
Yoga Teacher Certifications
- Registered Yoga Teacher 200 RYT
Team RWB Membership
Team Red White and Blue Membership for Sand and Steel CrossFit and Yoga Alignment (TRWB) Classes. Register for free classes.
Sand & Steel Offers Free CrossFit & Yoga to TRWB Veterans
Sand & Steel Fitness to offer free CrossFit Classes and Yoga Classes to Team Red White and Blue (TRWB). Free classes are provided to all military veterans that are members of TRWB.
Personal Trainer 2 Pack
The Personal Trainer 2 Pack gives you 2 sessions of your choice: Personal Training, Boxing, Yoga, Nutrition, Mobility, etc. Your personal training program in Alexandria VA | Springfield VA will be designed according to your goals and fitness level. We will customize your program to help you move better, lose weight, build strength, etc. We build our programs to improve your health first. Looking better is a byproduct a healthy, good-moving body. We work seniors & older adults, Retired Military, and people that need to lose 100+ pounds. We specialize in helping people with mobility restrictions and previous injuries. Weight loss programs, powerlifting, strength training for runners, we do it all.
Starter Pack Group Training
New Member Package including 4 Group Classes in Alexandria VA | Springfield VA location. Book any group class including: CrossFit, CoreFit with TRX, Yoga Flow, Yoga Alignment, Powerlifting, Beyond Stretch, Olympic Lifting, and SeniorFit. Not sure which of our fitness classes is best for your goals? Just call or email us and we’ll help you decide. We design our fitness classes so that they are safe for new members. Special attention is paid to fundamentals and quality of movement.
Group Classes 24 Pack
24 Group Classes in Alexandria VA | Springfield VA. Book any group class including: CrossFit, CoreFit with TRX, Yoga Flow, Yoga Alignment, Powerlifting, Mobility TuneUp, Olympic Lifting, and SeniorFit.
Personal Trainer 5-Pack
The Personal Trainer 5 Pack includes 5 private sessions of your choice: Personal Training, Boxing, Yoga, Nutrition, Mobility, etc. Your personal training program in Alexandria VA | Springfield VA will be designed according to your goals and fitness level. We will customize your program to help you move better, lose weight, build strength, etc. We build our programs to improve your health first. Looking better is a byproduct a healthy, good-moving body. We work seniors & older adults, Retired Military, and people that need to lose 100+ pounds. We specialize in helping people with mobility restrictions and previous injuries. Weight loss programs, powerlifting, strength training for runners, we do it all.
Private CrossFit Coaching: Building a Perfect WOD
Private CrossFit Coaching vs Group Class CrossFit in our Alexandria VA Box. CrossFit classes are super fun and you get to compete with your peers to help you stay motivated. But have you ever tried a Private CrossFit session? Picture it, a custom scaled and coached CrossFit WOD — handcrafted to your goals and unique mobility. Here’s how we build those WODs (workouts out of the day) and how our Private CrossFit Coaching works.
Crossfit for Beginners – 9 Fundamental Exercises
CrossFit for Beginners. The nine fundamental exercises for learning CrossFit. Videos, cues, scaling options, and full technical description. The 9 Fundamental Movements are key exercises that CrossFit teaches and reinforces in it’s level I and level II training courses. To CrossFitters, these are your bread-butter exercises. Here’s how to do these 9 exercises, why you should do them, beginner scaling options, and Paul’s top cues so you can perform them correctly.
The article also explains why one of these exercises probably should be replaced, and which exercise is the most underappreciated. Finally, Paul finishes with a list of the Top 16 CrossFit that aren’t in the Nine Fundamental Exercises. Giving you a total of 25 CrossFit Exercises to learn and master.
Group Fitness Classes
Our Group Fitness Classes in Alexandria VA include: CrossFit, CoreFit with TRX, Yoga Flow, Yoga Alignment, Powerlifting, Mobility TuneUp, Olympic Lifting, and SeniorFit.
Home Workout Plan Monthly
Home Workout Plans Monthly. Hand-built for you with your equipment and your schedule. Includes our app to track progress and get daily feedback. You’ll get workout analytics, two-way coaching, videos, custom workouts. Includes one face-to-face, telephone, or Facetime programming consultation per month.
Strength Training Alexandria VA. Fundamentals of Proper Technique.
Strength Training Alexandria VA. Fundamentals of Proper Technique. Plus 7 expert tips on lifting weights from a certified personal trainer.
Beyond Stretch Class
Train to move better. Stretch to improve passive flexibility. Strengthen your end range of motion and control. Injuries frequently occur when you have passive mobility to get into a position, but not the strength and control to support that position. Beyond Stretch improve your balance and resistance to injury by targeting the muscles that your everyday activities cannot.
Workouts Programming Alexandria: 190915-190921
Paul’s Workout Programming for the Week of September 9-14. CrossFit, CoreFit TRX & Kettlebell, Powerlifting, Olympic lifting, Mobility, & Yoga.
Rock Blades Graston Scraping IASTM
Rock Blades Graston Scraping IASTM. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: A beginner’s guide to what it is, how it works, and which tools to pick.
Workouts Programming Alexandria: 190909-190914
Paul’s Workout Programming for the Week of September 9-14. CrossFit, CoreFit TRX & Kettlebell, Powerlifting, Olympic lifting, Mobility, & Yoga.
Alexandria CrossFit Workouts Program
This is CoreFit https://youtu.be/ZlY8pI62p6w Featured Workout: CoreFit WOD 28 …
CrossFit Alexandria VA
The CrossFit Alexandria VA Beginner’s Guide. 5000 words covering nearly every topic a beginner CrossFitter needs to know.
Shoulder Taps CrossFit Gymnastics WOD
Shoulder Taps CrossFit — a great scaling option for handstand pushups (HSPU). The CrossFit Shoulder Taps build shoulder and hip stability. Videos + Writeup
CrossFit Front Squat Olympic Lifting
CrossFit Front Squats. What they are, why you need them, and how to master them. The Front Squat is a weight lifting gem from Olympic lifting and embraced in CrossFit. It combines convenience, efficiency, and functionality. It’s one of Paul’s 10 essential exercises. Here’s everything you need to know about the Front Squat.
SugarWOD CrossFit Workout Tracker
SugarWOD CrossFit Workout Tracker. A full review of this workout app, plus free access to Sand & Steel’s Workout Programming. Members that use SugarWOD get better results than members that don’t. Join our SugarWOD Account for Free!
20 Boat Pose Variations Yoga Studio Alexandria VA
The Top 20 Boat Pose Variations used in our personal training and yoga flows in Our Yoga Studio in Alexandria, VA.
