Bench Press Progressions
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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.
Personal Trainer Lynn Clark
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Yoga Teacher Contract Cassidy Ricalde
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Yoga Teacher Contract Christele Cozerna
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Yoga Teacher Contract Marlena Wikander
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Corefit Fitness Class: Kettlebell Leg Workout
The Fitness Class, CoreFit, brings an intense, calorie-scortching, workout experience. Master TRX, Bosu & Kettlebell workouts. WOD Kettlebell Leg Workout.
Unlike other classes, CoreFit TRX and Kettlebell Classes are designed for members that have preexisting injuries. From a fitness instructor point of view, this makes building a workout much more challenging. But we are going to go behind the scenes and show you how Paul built this kettlebell leg workout for Larissa. We’re going to break down the alternating swing, Medball Situp, and the Medball step-up to help you find your appropriate scaling. Whether you choose to take CoreFit in a private training or in our group fitness classes, you can always expect a challenge.
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.
Guest Posts, Online Ads & Advertisements
Publish a guest post, and get a free ad for your business, event, or blog. A complimentary service for members of Sand & Steel.
Alexandria CrossFit Workouts Program
Larissa CoreFit Kettlebell Leg Workout https://youtu.be/bGVvQ0KjlTI Featured Workout: CrossFit …
CrossFit Alexandria VA
The CrossFit Alexandria VA Beginner’s Guide. 5000 words covering nearly every topic a beginner CrossFitter needs to know.
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.
Powerlifting Strength Calculator
Paul’s Strength Powerlifting Calculator compares your lifts against national standards to provide you with a simple score out of 100 points.
Beginner Warmups & Mobility
This Beginner Warmup & Mobility Guide features 7 videos on with detailed commentary. Excellent for CrossFit, Olympic lifting and powerlifting
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.
Ignite the Fire Review
Ignite the Fire Book Review. John Goodman promises to deliver the secrets personal training. But does he deliver? Read my review to find out.
CrossFit Classes Alexandria
Sand and Steel’s CrossFit classes follow Main Site (CrossFit.com’s) programming very closely. CrossFit extensive research on programming and it’s track record for improving fitness cannot be overstated. When properly scaled by a qualified coach, CrossFit classes are challenging, engaging, and gold standard for getting in shape quickly.
Powerlifting Classes Alexandria
The Powerlifting class is about building strength. You’ll master the Bench Press, Squat, Standing Press, Deadlift, and many other time proven techniques to make you stronger. It’s addictive, as you surpass your previous records. If you want to be Strong, this is the class to take.
Fit and 50 Pack for Seniors and Older Adults
The Fit and 50 Pack is a limited edition / discounted pack. Sand & Steel is committed to supporting our clients in the over 50 demographic. With Fit and 50 you get 4 personal training sessions per month for 6 months. Plus a free Sand & Steel Workout Journal to write down your workouts.
Nutritionist Alexandria VA
Nutritionist Alexandria VA – Diet & Nutrition Plans. Looking for a Nutritionist in Alexandria, VA? From Meal Plans to Lowering Inflammation, our nutrition coaches will help you lose weight successfully.
TriggerPoint™ GRID Ball®
Moderate pressure for releasing tightness. Diminishes aches and pains. Speeds up recovery and improves flexibility. Good for hard-to-reach places like hips and shoulders.
TriggerPoint™ CHARGE™ Foam Roller
Innovative design featuring elevated and opposing curves designed to replicate the effective massage therapy techniques.
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.
Russian Kettlebell Situp
The Russian Kettlebell Situp Explained. Technique, Programming, and Sequencing.
Starter Pack Pro Checkout
Personal Trainer Starter Pack
The Starter Pack is the best package to buy when you starting out at Sand & Steel. In the Starter Pack, we’ll design and implement a training plan based on your specific goals. The Starter Pack includes a consult, assessment, nutrition, personal training, yoga, and more. The Starter Pack is appropriate for all athletes: beginners, varsity athletes, active military, seniors, and older adults. 30 or 40 something and completely out of shape? Perfect … this is the package you need.
The Get Healthy Stay Healthy Guide
A Curated List of Effective Workouts, Weight Loss Tips, and Lifehacks to help you Get Healthy and Stay Healthy. The Get Healthy Stay Healthy Guide covers every personal training, yoga, nutrition, lifestyle, and health topic for all people. It contains every secret, life-hack, and shortcut. After two hours of Googling, you finally found it. The Roadmap, Landmark Guide to Get Healthy Stay Healthy.
Virginia’s Top Rated Local® Fitness Center Award Winner: Sand and Steel
Sand & Steel Wins Top Rated Local Award for Best Fitness Center in Virginia. Read the story here.
Designing Beginner Workout Plans
This article is designed for personal trainers looking to get better at writing and designing beginner workout plans. More specifically, this video post discusses how to design functional strength training workouts for beginners.
Ample
Ample Meal Replacement
Convenience meal replacement for nutrition on the go. See below for a Coupon Code. 400 Calorie, Original Formula in store.
Equipment Drive
New Equipment 2019
We are raising money to acquire some new strength and conditioning equipment to benefit all the Sand & Steel Clients. New equipment is very expensive and we could use your help. When you donate, we consider what new equipment is best for you — and we buy it!
13 Performance Tips for High-Bar Barbell Back Squat
High bar Barbell Back Squat — 13 points of performance to improve your technique on the squat and reduce the risk of injury. This overview discusses techniques to properly generate core bracing to help prevent lower back pain. This article includes video demonstrations on key squat faults such as “butt winking” and “broken wrist faults.”
12 Workouts of Christmas
Our 12 Workouts of Christmas is back featuring 12 amazing exercises. This year, we have included 3 unique workouts. A beginner level, intermediate level, and advanced level. Let’s Get Fit and Healthy this Christmas
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.
Top TEN List of Essential Exercise Techniques
The Sand & Steel TEN. A complete Top 10 List of Essential Exercise Techniques that every personal trainer and yoga teacher should know.
10 Healthy Water Alternatives for Proper Hydration to Promote Performance and Weight Loss
A comprehensive fact sheet on water and hydration for performance and weight loss. Podcast with Paul on all the healthy alternatives to plain water
Ketogenic Diet vs the Zone Diet – 2 Authors Clash Opinions
The authors of this post (David and Paul Roberts) discuss varying viewpoints on whether the ketogenic diet should be implemented. Here’s what you need to know about going Keto.
Senior Fitness Assessment For Senior Exercises
At Sand & Steel, the majority of my clients are seniors in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. Most people start feeling the effects of aging in their mid-thirties, but by age 50 they really start to notice a change. As an older adult, it is to lose weight, injuries heal slower, and energy levels generally decline. If you are going to be working with clients in this age population, you’ll need to know how to perform a senior fitness assessment. Here’s how it should be done.
Barbell Exercises
Over 25 videos on barbell exercises including power lifting, Olympic lifting, CrossFit, and Bodybuilding exercises.
Arm Balances and Inversion Weekend with Special Guest, Carson Calhoun
Workshop hosted by 532 Yoga on Handstands, Inversions, and arm balances. Friday July 13 -Sunday July 15.
Client Transformation Story – Tom L.
Tom L. wins our Client Transformation of the Month. In just 30 days, Tom L. lost 11 pounds and put on 2 pounds of muscle. Here’s how he did it.
EZFacility Review Gym Management Software
If you are running a gym, bootcamp, or CrossFit Box, you are going to need Gym Management Software. Interested in learning if EZfacility is a good match for you? We have been using EZFacility for four years, and here is what we think.
RockTape Products
Rocktape Tape, Floss, Fire, and Freeze. We sells all styles of Rocktape and certified by Rocktape in kinetic taping applications.
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.
Personal Trainer Pride Month LGBT
If you are a member of the LGBT community, you can save 15% percent with your personal trainer. 15% off with coupon code: LGBT PRIDE You can use the coupon on personal training, the Starter Pack, and/or our Pride Powerlifting Seminar. Sand & Steel is celebrating Pride Month for our Gay and Lesbian clients. Having a gym and a personal trainer that accepts you for who you are is important to making improvements. This article highlights some of our gay and lesbian clients plus some of our coaches who are part of our LGBT community
Shoulder Injury and Rotator Cuff Exercises
Whether you have a shoulder injury like an impingement or need stability exercises for your rotator cuff, the key to helping you get better is strengthening the weakened muscle and mobilizing the relevant fascia. In this article we will be highlighting some Shoulder Rotator Cuff Exercises that you can do with your personal trainer.
Cable Flys Variations and Exercise Tips
Chest Flys variations for building Pectoris Major (pecs). Low to Mid Cable Flys, Neutral Grip Cable Flys, Pronated Grip Cable Flys, and 1 Arm Cable Flys.
Personal Trainer & Yoga Teacher Manual
Sand & Steel specializes in forging elite personal trainers. The Personal Trainer Manual is your guide for how to train clients, how to scale workouts, how to mobilize muscles and help clients recover from injuries.
Brute Force Sandbag Exercise Equipment
An in-depth review of the Brute Force Sandbag Exercise Equipment + access to our full database on Sandbag Exercises. We’ll be reviewing the Brute Force Brand Sandbag and comparing it to its close competitors Ultimate Sandbag and the Rogue Sandbag. Our Exercise Database features exercises and techniques (over 15 videos). Finally, we cover one of our favorite workouts 📺 using the Brute Force Sandbag.
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.
