Julia Damp Personal Training Opt

A Year at Sand and Steel Fitness

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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.

Yoga Classes Alexandria VA Alignment 88 Base Pose Class

Yoga Alexandria Alignment 88 Class

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Master the 88 base poses of yoga. Each base pose in yoga has 10-20 variations. We systematically find the best variation for you during the alignment yoga class. Each class features 15 unique poses that teach and modify for you. Once you know your variation of each pose, we flow the poses together into an individual crafted yoga vinyasa. Alignment 88 is uniquely designed to be challenging even for certified yoga teachers, while still being approachable to the absolute beginner.

Start of My Weight Loss Journey at Sand & Steel

The Start of My Weight Loss Journey at Sand & Steel

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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

Hip Thrust with Loop Band

Loops Bands by Kettlebell Kings

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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.

Sun Flow Power Yoga

SunFlow: Building Inversion Strength for Yoga

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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.

Mobility Training

Mobility vs Flexibility vs Yoga vs Stretching

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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.

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Exercise Optimization in Personal Training

Exercise Optimization

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Exercise Optimization of: Accessories vs Conditioning vs Correctives vs Warmups vs Cooldowns. Exercise Optimization is key to designing effective personal training & CrossFit workouts. Exercise Optimization is the specific selection of which exercise should be done, at what time, and in which sequence.

CrossFit Workout Planning and Scaling

CrossFit Workout Planning

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Much of the success of a CrossFit Class Workout comes down to planning & scaling your workout carefully. For members, this means arriving before class begins and reviewing your workout ahead of time. For coaches, it’s planning your workout and writing scaling. On April 30, we bench test the model. On April 30, we take on the Benchmark Workout Mary.

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Jackie on CrossFit Classes

CrossFit Class – New Member Review

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We wanted to take just a minute to thank Jackie for her detailed and heart-felt review of our CrossFit Classes. Client service is at the heart of our business, and we are grateful for all the members who have written such nice reviews lately.

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