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Events Newsletter February 20, 2022

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This week is jam-packed with exciting events.  On Friday February 25, we kick off the 2022 CrossFit Open.  The Open is your chance to get a real taste of CrossFit and see how you measure up against everyone in the US.  Then on Saturday February 26, we are working together to reconfigure the gym to make Sand & Steel better than ever in our Gym Reconfiguration Meeting.  Afterward, Member Sean Dunphy is hosting a board game night after we’ve completed updates.  Then on February 27, Mike Hoard and Coach Paul are leading a special beginner friendly trail run at Sand & Steel. So clear your schedule for this weekend, and join Sand & Steel for a weekend of fitness, health, and friendship.

Note, we have a special CrossFit class time for Saturday (class starts at 11AM).  Coach Paul is privately coaching veterans from the Wounded Warrior Project at 10AM.

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Kinstretch Class Flows for Beyond Stretch

Kinstretch Class Flows in Beyond Stretch

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In the Beyond Stretch Private Mobility Sessions and Classes, we use methodology from FRC / Kinstretch, and Mobility WOD / Ready State to improve flexibility, strengthen end-range of motion, and build resistance to injury. But what does a Beyond Stretch “Flow” look like? Below, we’ve provided many example Beyond Stretch Flows based on Functional Range Conditioning and Kinstretch methodology.

Weight Loss in Alexandria VA | Springfield VA

Top 11 Foods to Avoid for Weight Loss in Alexandria VA

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Weight Loss is a challenging journey.  It’s complicated by the fact that every person is different.  Their metabolisms differ, their gut bacteria differs, their activities levels differ.  There is no single magic pill or template meal plan that works for everyone 100% of the time.  There are, however, some universal principles that apply to everyone in Alexandria VA & Springfield VA.  We are going to go over the 11 foods you should avoid when attempting to lose weight, and why you should avoid eating them.  This 3000-word article break sdown the exceptions and explains the reasons why these 11 foods should be avoided.

Short on time?  Please find our 57-second video below that summarizes this whole article. 

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Coach Spotlight: Jonathan Cardenas

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My Fitness Journey with Jonathan Cardenas at Sand and Steel Fitness by Shelina Merchant. Jonathan and I talk often about how meditation, a positive outlook, and fitness all connect in overcoming pain (both emotional and physical). This helps you become a happier, more self-loving, and more self-confident version of yourself. He’s helped me change my perspective on working out so it’s not a chore, but rather an investment in myself that will pay off in so many ways. Sand & Steel has so many great trainers, but I wanted to take a minute to share with you why I choose Jonathan.

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New Member Overview: Thinking about Joining Sand & Steel Fitness? Learn more about our CrossFit classes, personal training, and community events.

CrossFit Scaling

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Scaling is a training principle of CrossFit where we preserve the intended stimulus of the workout, but we modify the load, reps, or technical requirements of the exercise to make it better for you. Scaling is also called adjusting or modifying a workout. To successfully provide a workout that is accessible to beginners and advanced athletes, we consider the scalability of the workout from the outset of its design. Here is the same workout in three different levels.

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