We recommend that all athletes that are interested in losing weight and/or gaining muscle take advantage of protein powder and BCAAs. That said, there is a great deal of misinformation and bro-science floating on the internet. Coach Paul breaks down the science and explains why you should should be using these supplements.
Cindy Moore – Senior Coach
CrossFit and Personal Training Certifications
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Member/Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA CSCS)
- NETA Personal Trainer
- Functional Movement Systems Functional Movement Screen Level 1
- TRX Suspension Systems and Rip Trainer
Ben Tosto: CrossFit and CrossFit Foundations
Personal Training Certifications
- CrossFit Level 1 Training Certificate
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
Caffeine and Muscle Cramps
Curing Cramping Through Caffeine Regulation
There are many causes for cramps:
- Lack of conditioning;
- Dehydration; and
- Electrolyte deficiency (Calcium, Chlorine, Potassium, Sodium)
Here’s how to track down your source, and how to prevent cramps from reoccurring.
Making Beef Jerky Safely at Home
Making Beef Jerky Safely at Home
Want to make homemade Beef Jerky?
You’ve come to the right place. This article will take you through all the steps to make beef jerky safely at home.
Buy your dehydrator.
The Excalibur 3926TB Food Dehydrator is one of the highest rated and most reviewed home use food dehydrators on the market. If you check the Amazon reviews, you’ll find lots of good uses for dehydrators other than jerky (fruit leather, dried fruit, dried herbs, etc.) We use the Realtree Dehydrator that we purchased from Dick’s for $150. No problem so far — but the camouflage doesn’t work — you’ll still see a huge box in your kitchen.
Advanced Parallette Movements Part for Core and Shoulder Strength
The Parallete
The parallette: a small, simple looking training tool that can deliver massive results in the areas of core strength and mobility. You won’t find parallettes in many gyms (other than Sand&Steel and some Crossfit boxes), so for the majority of you reading this post, I’m guessing you’re considering buying a pair.
Anytime, we purchase new equipment, we ask a few basic questions:
- Does is it have versatility to create a large exercise movement library: Yes.
- Can another piece of equipment duplicate what it offers? No.
- Is it the best piece of equipment for certain movements? Yes
- Will it break under heavy usage? No (at least not the ones we picked up from Rogue Fitness).
- Can it be scaled in complexity and difficulty? Yes
- Can it get you Sand&Steel Strong? Definitely.
Fabian Row Corrective Exercises and Biomechanics
Certifications
- NASM – Personal Training Certification
- NASM – Sports Nutrition Certification
- B.S. in Execise Science George Mason
Robin Marion Strength Training for Triathletes
Strength Training for Triathletes Certifications
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) – Certified Personal Trainer
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) – Certified Health Coach
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) – Strength & Conditioning Coach
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) – Nutrition Certification
- TRX – Suspension Training Certification
- USAC – Certified Cycling Coach
- USATF – Certified Track Coach
- RRCA – Distance Run Coach
- Les Mills – Body Combat & CXWORX Certification
- Strong By Zumba Licensed Instructor
Flavio Spaducci – Kettlebell Strength and Conditioning
🌟 Sand & Steel All-Star Coach. July 2018
Flavio’s Personal Trainer Certifications
- Kettlebell Sport Coach Level 2: Exam passed with highest marks, certified by Oleh Ilikia, World Kettlebell Sport Federation president, multiple time world champion and Guinness Record holder
- Strongman Instructor: Certified by Francesco Gioia, Italy’s strongest man
- Crosslifting: A new sport born in Russia by combining all of the strength sports together. Spent a week in a Russian Olympic facility, training with Klokov, Berestov, Koklyaev and Denisov
- Weightlifting Instructor: Certified by Giles Greenwood in London, UK
- Functional Training Instructor: Certified by Italian Boxing Federation
Dawn Anderson – Owner
Certifications and Credentials
- Certified CrossFit Trainer (CCFT) Level 3 Coach
- National Council on Strength and Fitness: Certified Personal Trainer
- Feet-Ness Instructor: Feet and Toes Strength and Recovery
- Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist: Human Movement Optimization. Mobility Development, Articular Strength, and Neurological Control
Paul Roberts – Owner
Certifications and Credentials
- Biomedical Engineer: Johns Hopkins University
- CrossFit Level 3 (CCFT): CrossFit Certified Trainer
- CrossFit Powerlifting: Strength Training
- M|WOD ReadyState Movement and Mobility Specialist: Movement and Mechanics
- Kinstretch: Mobility and Flexibility Certification for Group Classes