When planning improvements for the future, it’s important to look back at why you started. People say, never look back. That’s crap. Learn from your mistakes, build on what works, and maintain the core principles that motivated you to start your business to begin with. It’s those principles that led to your initial success, and it will still be those same principles that will usher you into a better future.
Paul Roberts
Thanksgiving CrossFit Workout 2020
Thanksgiving CrossFit Workout. The Turkey Buster by Paul Roberts & Katy Oblinger. Our Thanksgiving Day Workout is November 24, 2020. It’s a high-calorie scorcher. Check it Out for Turkey Day. Free for New Members
We realize that many people are staying home this year, because they want to be responsible. So do we. So get a workout in, socially-distanced, masks required, and safe.
-Dawn & Paul
Thanks for Your Support
Thank you for all the wonderful selfies, the personal record videos, gym panoramas, and product placement shots. We love seeing your hilarious Instagram stories. And most of all, thank you for showing Alexandria VA your commitment to improving your health and your love for Sand and Steel Fitness. Your Efforts are Working.
Tips for Tackling Muscle Soreness
Muscle Soreness … Why it Happens, How to Prevent it, & How to Cure it
CrossFit Workout Sneakers
Looking for a good pair of CrossFit sneakers or Powerlifting shoes (lifters) for your next workout? This quick guide will answer all your questions.
COVID-19 2022 Omicron Safety Guidelines
Updated January 9, 2022. We care about your health and your safety at Sand and Steel. COVID-19 vaccines are required for everyone’s well-being.
Halloween Photos CrossFit Workout
Download all your Halloween Photos and Videos from our Halloween CrossFit Workout.
October Winners – Tag Us & Save
October Winners Announced. Every month, Sand and Steel features our Tag Us and Save Promotion. You get $5 every week you participate. This month we had 16 winners and we’ll be awarding over $300 in gift cards.
UV Ultraviolet Phone & Mask Cleaning Station
We are proud to announce our Ultraviolet Phone Cleaning and Charging Dock is now available to all members. Watch at 55 second overview video of how to use our combo Clean & Charge System.
Personal Training Programming Slower Exercises into a CrossFit WOD
For new Personal Trainers programming, slow and controlled exercises (like bodybuilding exercises) into a CrossFit WOD can be challenging. Paul explains how it’s done and provides examples with some popular static movements like the TRX Plank.
The Science is Clear Face Masks Save Lives
Important COVID-19 Update. Sand & Steel rolls out new COVID-19 protection technology and updates its Face Mask Policy.
Cleaning COVID-19 with HEPA Filters and MERV-13 Filters With Your Gym HVAC System
MERV-13 Air Filters — What they Are, Whether They Are Safe to Install, and What Impact They’ll Have on Protecting your Gym Members from COVID-19.
Strong Workout October 5, 2020
So many people crushed this #workout. From our home-based participants like @btberkley and @gracelface, to our newest members like Damaris and @keilita_medina owning the box jumps. Ally building the #mobility for the overhead squat. So many people to recognize on this post.
Six Months of Yoga Classes — Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
Mary has been taking yoga classes for about six months. Coach Ira catches up with Mary to talk yoga and provide you with some insight if yoga is a good fit for your training program.
September Tag Us Winner Announced
To all of our members that posted and tagged us Instagram, we thank you. Your support helps us buy new equipment, find new coaches, and keep our prices down. So many of you posted such great things on social media this month, and we thank you! But there needs to be a winner, and we owe someone $50.
Professional Debate on Facebook — Will Online Training Replace the Gym?
John Rusin asks the fitness industry whether online training will replace going to a gym with a personal trainer. Here our thoughts and other thought leaders.