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.
Breath Better Knowing We Have Air Quality Index (AQI) Sensors Installed
We measure Air Quality Index AQI at Sand and Steel to keep you safe. A lower Air Quality Index means there are less pollutants in the air. Learn more about AQI and how you can see current AQI levels in Sand and Steel and in Alexandria VA
Workout Sneak Peak: Week of September 1, 2020
Get the Skinny of This Week’s WODS — Paul Shares the Highlights
Personal Training Your Way
Whatever your goals, whatever your experience, we’ll build a program for you. That’s the power of personal training — it’s customized to you.
Zero2Fit Personal Training
Stephanie is crushing it on our Zero2Fit program. Coached by Coach Max, Zero2Fit combines mobility training and conditioning. This personal training program is excellent for losing weight while focusing on corrective exercise and range of motion.
Butts and Guts Personal Training Program
Build a Foundation of Strength with our Butts & Guts Personal Training Program. A beginner-friendly strength training program to Get Strong Where it Counts.
Social Distancing For Your Stuff
With COVID-19, keeping potential contaminants off the gym floor is critical to everyone’s safety. Click below for how we are helping you stay safe at Sand and Steel.
SSF Supplements
Sand & Steel Launches new BCAA & Preworkout Supplements to join our Steeltech Whey Isolate Protein line.
COVID 19 Health Survey for Northern VA Gym
Because a cleaner gym is a healthier gym for everyone. Vigilance in social distancing, mask-wearing, and disinfecting surfaces.
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Barbell Squat: High Bar vs Low Bar Back Squat
A complete tutorial on how to do the high bar and low bar back squat. Includes a full video guide and how to choose the right squat for you.
Ira Giovanetti – Master Yoga Teacher
Certifications and Credentials
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification: Yoga Alliance
- Yoga Styles: Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative and Chair Yoga
Finding the Best Powerlifting Gym in Alexandria VA
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.
Executive Order 67 on Gyms in Northern Virginia
Governor Northam has updated the regulations affecting Northern Virginia gyms. All members and coaches should review these guidelines immediately.
Keys to a Healthier, Cleaner Gym in Northern Virginia
Our gym in Northern Virginia is open. Join us in keeping a cleaner, healthier gym. Learn more about how you can help
CrossFit Girls WODS: A Complete Guide
The CrossFit Girls — Benchmark your overall fitness. Download our spreadsheet and list of 27 CrossFit Girls plus a complete analysis of all 27 workouts.
Rogue Fitness Kettlebell Review
Rogue Fitness Kettlebell Review of the Competition vs Cast Iron. Rogue Fitness Competition Kettlebells cost 30% more — is it worth it?