I’d like to share my transformation journey at Sand & Steel. I started with personal training a year ago to date, and started taking their CrossFit classes a few months later. One year later, I’m now in the best shape of my life and getting stronger everyday. Sand & Steel’s unique approach to personal training worked for me. I’m sure it’ll work for you too.
If you are a newly certified personal trainer, your first task should be actually writing some personal training programs for your future clients. In the below video, I take you through the process of actually writing two personal training programs: a strength program and a conditioning program. Then we’ll analyze the program together as we focus on correcting the 8 key mistakes that new personal trainers make in their programs.
Dumbbells can be used for an endless amount of strength and conditioning for the entire body. Compared to using a barbell, dumbells are great for stimulating muscle growth, promoting cordination … Read more
Read the Chalkboard — I can’t make it any simpler than that. If you aren’t working on your mobility, you are leaving reps and pounds on the table. If you want to get: Stronger, Faster, Leaner, you need to focus on your technique and optimize your mobility. QED
View the workout instructions for Pride Throwdown.
Our June 2021 – Most Improved Athlete Goes to Keila. Please help us celebrate all her accomplishments!!!!
From the outside looking in, joining CrossFit Sand & Steel was daunting. After 30 days in, I’m happy to say that none of my fears were warranted. I love that Sand & Steel includes everyone, regardless of fitness level, and makes sure we are all trained safely. I just completed my first competition…and I actually enjoyed it. I never thought I could do this, and I wanted to let you know:
YES, YOU CAN DO THIS TOO!!
SHELINA MERCHANT
June 26, 2021: Pride PairUp Throwdown Competition is our annual team-based Pride Celebration & Competition. You and two other teammates will work together to finish a challenging 35 minute synchronized CrossFit WOD. Then the Top 4 teams will face off in a single-elimination Olympic lifting showdown until one team remains. Trophies go to the top three finishing teams and MVP, a full brunch, beers on Paul, and bragging rights for the whole year.
Starting June 1, 2021: Get free Steeltech Protein Isolate after your workout. Here’s how it works.
Loops bands or hips loops are used for conditioning and strengthening the hips and thighs. Compared to their rubber counterparts, aka, the mini-band, loop bands are heavier weight and more durable. Loops bands are also easier to put on than mini-bands. Alternatively, mini-bands are less expensive and better for lower resistance exercises. If you are serious about glute training, both should be in your training toolbox.
Fallen Angel Yoga Pose Devaduuta Panna Asana. Learn how to master this challenging Yoga Arm Balance. Check out Ira’s Full Fallen Angel Practice Guide.
The Sun Flow features Inversions, Standing Balances, & Hip Openers. We are practicing one flow each month in our yoga group classes to become progressively better at them. SunFlow is the fifth sequence in FireFlow. Build strength and power with SunFlow Power Yoga.
In a word — YES. We recommend taking at least one personal training, one mobility class, and one CrossFit class per week. Personal Training to teach you the foundations, mobility to improve your flexibility and control, CrossFit to improve your conditioning.
Exercise is essential for good health, but I am assuming you already know that. But did you know Mobility Training is just as essential? Do you even know what Mobility Training is and how it differs from concepts like flexibility, yoga, and stretching? That’s what this article is all about. Because 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, you are slower in CrossFit than you ought to be, and as a powerlifter, your recovery times are slower. Mobility is critical for all sports and physical activities. Period.
Presenting your May 2021 Most Improved Athlete Rebekah Bakewicz. Rebekah takes Personal Training twice a week and attends CrossFit classes on a regular basis. We wanted to take a minute … Read more
