Paul Roberts

I was born an “average” athlete … always have been all my life. Good, but never the best. But I am an amazing academic student. Through studying CrossFit and training with some of world’s premier coaches, I learned how to coach and train CrossFit safely. Through CrossFit, I have been able to progress my own fitness far beyond what most people think is possible. Far beyond my own expectations. I am in the best shape of my life at 43 and I owe much of that success to correctly training in the CrossFit methodology. And to my friends and coaches in the Sand & Steel Community. My certifications and degrees include: BioMedical Engineering - Johns Hopkins University. Juris Doctorate - Rutgers, CrossFit Level 3, CrossFit Powerlifting, CrossFit Gymnastics Coach, Yoga Teacher, Catalyst Athletics Oly Coach, M|WOD Mobility Specialist, certified RR running coach, FRC and Kinstretch Instructor. I've trained over 3000 members and more than 200 personal trainers over my 10 years coaching. CrossFit brings me such joy and vitality to my life. I teach so I can share this knowledge and experience with others. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Welcome to Sand & Steel!  -Coach Paul View my Bio | Email me  | Newsletter
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Does Your Gym Need a HEPA Filter

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Do you know what kind of filter your gym uses when they vacuum? I’m sure you hope it’s a HEPA filter, but did you even ask?  Do you even really know what a HEPA filter is?  Does it really make a difference?  I boiled down the science, cut through the marketing hype, and assembled an essential overview of the HEPA filter for gyms.  We cover what HEPA Filters are, How they Work, and the Threshold Question, “Does your Gym Really Need One?”

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Rigid Shop-Vac vs the Dyson Vacuum: Which Cleans Your Gym Better?

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Will a Shop-Vac help you keep your gym cleaner than a top of the line home vacuum like a Dyson?  If you own a gym or work in a gym, I am sure you are doing everything you can to keep your gym cleaner and healthier for your members.  We want to do better for our clients, so put down the money to buy a top of the line Rigid Shop Vac for our gym.  Here is what we learned.

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Finding the Best Powerlifting Gym in Alexandria VA

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5 Pro Tips on finding a powerlifting Gym in Alexandria VA.  Powerlifting gyms, Olympic lifting gyms, and CrossFit gyms are different than joining a mainstream gym like Onelife Fitness or Gold’s Gym.  Most of these gyms don’t have an “open gym” membership, and those that do usually offer limited hours.  Here’s how you find the best powerlifting gym when travelling to a new city.

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