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
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.
Muscle Soreness … Why it Happens, How to Prevent it, & How to Cure it
Looking for a good pair of CrossFit sneakers or Powerlifting shoes (lifters) for your next workout? This quick guide will answer all your questions.
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.
Download all your Halloween Photos and Videos from our Halloween CrossFit Workout.
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.
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.
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.
Important COVID-19 Update. Sand & Steel rolls out new COVID-19 protection technology and updates its Face Mask Policy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chocolate Comparison Dark vs Milk Chocolate vs Snickers. Below is a comparison of typical ingredients in an unprocessed chocolate bar against the American favorite Snickers. As you’ll see the fact that Mars chooses an unusual portion size 48 grams makes a quick glance comparison tricky. Good thing we are handy with Microsoft Excel